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 Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center!  I am Amanda Dorazio and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with students, staff, and families.  I have a Bachelors of Science from James Madison Univerisity and a Masters of Education from Regent University.  This will be my first year serving Stafford County as an Assistant Principal.  Previously, I taught Kindergarten for 15 years and first grade for one year at Rocky Run Elementary.  I am very excited to join the Rising Star staff.  Together 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 Rising Star community, we can be champions for all children!