Welcome to North Star Early Childhood Education Center!  My name is Amanda Dorazio and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the students, staff, and families of our early childhood community.  I have a Bachelors of Science from James Madison University and a Masters of Education from Regent University.   Before becoming a Principal, I was the Assistant Principal at Rising Star for 3 years.  I taught Kindergarten for 15 years and first grade for one year at Rocky Run Elementary.   Together, as a North Star community we will provide engaging, meaningful, and fun experiences for our youngest learners.

My favorite quote by Rita Pierson states, " Every child deserves a champion- an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."  Together, as a North Star community, we can be champions for all children!  

Lisa Besceglia is currently in her 29th year as an educator, the last 28 serving Stafford county public schools. Lisa is originally from Pennsylvania, earned her Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Special Education from California University of Pennsylvania.  She opened H.H.Poole Middle School in 1995 where she worked as a collaborative and self contained special education teacher for eleven years.  Lisa earned her Masters degree in Educational Leadership from George Mason University and opened Dixon-Smith Middle School as an assistant principal.  After 5 years Lisa accepted the role of principal from 2010 until 2019.   After 14 years of leadership experience at the middle school level Lisa moved to North Stafford High School as an Assistant Principal for four years.

Lisa is thrilled to be a part of the North Star family.  She is excited to work with our experienced staff, our Pre-K children and their families. Lisa is excited about the challenge of the North Star Assistant Principal position and the opportunity to impact the lives of our youngest students.  Loyalty and continued dedication to the Stafford County students and the community are important aspects of Lisa Besceglia's career.  Her genuine care, concern and work ethic continue to strengthen with each new challenge and she embraces this opportunity to support and serve our youngest students and our most valuable resource.