Lake Ridge educator Wayne Mallard to head PWC Schools’ finance and support services in interim

Wayne Mallard, retired PWCS deputy superintendent and former principal of Woodbridge High School in Lake Ridge, has been named interim associate superintendent for Finance and Support Services for Prince William County Schools.

Mallard will replace Dave Cline, who is retiring after 29 years of service to PWCS.

Lynmara Colon has been named director of English Learner Programs and Services. Colon is currently the principal of Williams Elementary School.

Jerri Piacesi has been named assistant principal of Benton Middle School. Piacesi is currently an administrative intern at Colgan High School.

Dr. Amanda Wilder, Washington Post principal of the year for Manassas City Schools, has been named supervisor of preschool programs. Dr. Wilder has been principal of Haydon Elementary School in Manassas City.

Matthew Harmon, social studies teacher at Freedom High School, has been appointed assistant principal at Forest Park High School.