Mrs. Claros joined Westlawn Elementary in January 2017. She started as a special education instructional assistant, before moving to a special education teacher, and now she is Westlawn's Special Education Department Chair. She holds George Mason University (GMU) close to her heart as she received a bachelor's degree, two master's degrees and one graduate certificate all from GMU. She loves anything Stitch related! Mrs. Claros strives to nurture, advocate, and empower both the students and staff everyday at Westlawn Elementary; and she enjoys being a part of our Westlawn Community! 

Olivia Brodnax has worked at Westlawn since 2019 as a Special Education Teacher. She was educated in Fairfax County Public Schools. She graduated from the University of Virginia and enjoys watching college sports, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing at home.

Jescah Chore joined Westlawn Elementary School as a General Education IA in August 2019. Before then, she was a general education teacher at Word of Life Christian Academy in Springfield, VA. This is her second year at Westlawn as a special education teacher. She loves spending time with family and going for evening walks. 

This is my 9th year at Westlawn (I started working in January 2016). I have worked with fifth and sixth grades and enjoy helping students prepare for middle school. I am a product of FCPS and attended college at the University of Virginia. Go Wahoos! I enjoy sports and traveling in my free time.

I'm originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Go STEELERS!!! I've been a Speech/Language Pathologist for over 35 years and have been working with students here at Westlawn Elementary School for 24 years. I love "Teaching Kids to Talk Back!!"

I moved from Massachusetts to Virginia and joined the Westlawn team in 2023! My favorite color is purple and I love all things sparkly. This year, I look forward to getting married and traveling to new places.

Hello! My name is Sadie Silva and I have been at Westlawn as a Special Education teacher for 5 years. I love teaching students with special needs and have taught grades 2-5. I am quite the "foodie" and enjoy trying new and different restaurants as often as I can. I also enjoy walking after school with my bestie. Summer fun includes lots of beach and deep sea fishing! I am proud to live and teach in the Westlawn community!

Michelle White has worked at Westlawn since 2016 as a classroom teacher. She has taught second and fourth grades, and for the previous 2 years she has worked with Special Education as a Support Teacher with Mr. Honnold in the Sixth Grade. Michelle attended George Mason University (GMU) for her Undergraduate degree in Anthropology and for her Graduate degree of Master of Education (PreK-6). She is the daughter of a United States Marine. Growing up, she attended 13 schools across the United States. When not working with students, Michelle enjoys cooking, baking, watching tv shows and movies at home with her family and two kitties.