Falmouth Elementary School's parents received an email on July 10 from Dr. Sallie Burch advising that she would resign as Principal effective July 31. Dr. Burch said after 12 years in Stafford County Public Schools, stating briefly that she would be leaving to pursue a new opportunity.
Burch served as Assistant Principal at Falmouth from 2012 to 2015 before becoming Principal in 2015. Burch thanked the community for their support through the years, saying, "The school will continue to thrive and achieve great things with the continued dedication of this wonderful community." According to her LinkedIn profile, Burch also serves as a part-time Longwood University Supervisor for student teachers.
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