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Chesterfield Virtual School

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Administration

Stacy A. Stanford, Principal

Stacy Stanford is the Principal of the Chesterfield Virtual School, joining the team in 2024. Mrs. Stanford holds a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Averett University, which she earned in 2007. In 2017, she received her Administration and Supervision Leadership endorsement from Longwood College. With 23 years of experience in education, Mrs. Stanford brings a wealth of knowledge from her career with Hanover County Public Schools, where she has held various teaching and leadership roles. Most recently, she has served as Principal of Virtual Learning for Hanover County Online School. 

Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Stanford and her husband have two children who keep them busy. She enjoys spending her free time at the beach, watching baseball, and being with family and friends.

Mrs. Stanford firmly believes that learning extends beyond the walls of a school and takes place within each child’s community. She emphasizes the importance of community partnerships to provide education children deserve and need for success. In a virtual learning environment, she advocates for active family engagement and support, ensuring students are provided with a dynamic and enriching learning experience to lead them to success. 

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Clint Patterson, Assistant Principal

Mr. Patterson is an Assistant Principal for the Chesterfield Virtual School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in History from Hampden-Sydney College in 2006 and his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech in 2017. Mr. Patterson taught history and science for 11 years at Manchester Middle School before becoming the Dean of Students at Thomas Dale High School in 2018. He joined the Chesterfield Virtual School in the fall of 2021. In addition to teaching and administration, Mr. Patterson has coached football at the high school level and track and field at the middle school level. He and his wife have two boys, a four and a seven year old, and a chocolate lab. In his free time, Mr. Patterson enjoys cheering on the Atlanta Braves, Washington Commanders, and Virginia Tech Hokies. He also coaches youth sports and enjoys getting outside to take advantage of all that Richmond has to offer.

Mr. Patterson believes that every student can achieve academic success through collaboration between home and school. Together, we can ensure that all students at the Chesterfield Virtual School achieve academic and social success and the skills to continue as lifelong learners.

804-818-5630