The Board of Trustees ensures that the Virginia Foundation of Educational Leadership (VFEL) advances, develops, and improves education in the field of educational administration leadership; advocates for professional development that trains current and future school leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies expected of 21st century instructional leaders; engages in activities which are supportive of the educational, scientific, and charitable purposes of state and national professional education organizations; and acquires funding resources that support these efforts.
Board of Trustees

Dr. James F. Lane
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Virginia Department of Education

Dr. Douglas Fulton
Principal, Freedom High School
Loudoun School Division
VASSP Past President

Dr. Travis Burns
Principal, Northumberland High School
Northumberland School Division
VASSP Past President

Retired Principal
Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals Board Development Chair
VASSP Past President

Dr. Eric V. Brent
Executive Director of Student Services
Manassas City School Division
VASSP Past President

Dr. David S. Ellena
Principal, Tomahawk Creek Middle School
Chesterfield School Division
VASSP Past President

Dr. Brian K. Matney
Retired Principal
VASSP Past President

Dr. Carol Robinson
Field Consultant for Membership Services
Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals
VASSP Past President

Dr. Richard A. Turner
Retired Principal
VASSP Past President

Lawrence W. Lenz
Vice President Emeritus
Retired Principal
VASSP Past President

Donald D. Vale
Chair
Principal, Thomas Harrison Middle School
Harrisonburg School Division
VASSP Past President
Donald D. Vale
Chair
Randy D. Barrack, Ed.D., Ph.D.
President
James F. Lane, Ed.D.
Trustee
Carolyn F. Bernard
Trustee
Richard Turner, Ed.D.
Trustee
Carol Robinson, Ed.D.
Trustee
Travis Burns, Ed.D.
Trustee
Brian Matney, Ph.D.
Trustee
Douglas Fulton, Ed.D.
Trustee