Kathryn Massie has been the Director and Education Coordinator for Stafford County Public Schools Head Start for twenty-two years. During that time the program has expanded to serve Virginia Preschool Initiative, Early Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education students. Mrs. Massie has a B.A. in Psychology and an M. Ed. in Administration and Supervision. Prior to working in Head Start she was an assistant principal at Park Ridge Elementary for six years and taught kindergarten, first and third grades for 13 years. She also owned her own preschool. Her passion is giving children, families and staff the tools they need to be highly successful.

Welcome to North Star Early Childhood Education Center and the 2019-2020 school year! My name is Mrs. Abbey Martinez and I began my career in education as a speech-language pathologist working with children at the preschool, elementary and middle school levels. I served students with disabilities in preschool through fifth grade at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary from 2008-2013, then moved into administration as the Assistant Principal of Ferry Farm Elementary from 2013-2016. I then proudly served as the Assistant Principal of Anne E. Moncure Elementary from 2016-2019. I believe that serving children, families and our community as a special educator and educational leader is a calling. I am proud to help lead schools with positivity, compassion, strong relationships, hard work, humor and a strong sense of team. Please know that my door is always open to hear your questions, concerns, or just to talk about our families. We have a wonderful, caring staff at North Star! I feel privileged to have a job where I can encourage, inspire, and support children, staff, and the community every day.

Mrs. Abbey Martinez

Assistant Principal