Meet your Administrative Team

Tara Mason, Principal -- Diane McLean, Assistant Principal Grades K & 1 -- Kaitlynn DaVolio, Assistant Principal Grade 2 & 3 -- Derek Hartwig, Assistant Principal Grades 4 & 5

Mrs. Tara Mason - Principal
Ms. Shrum

Mrs. Mason is the Principal at W. W. Robinson Elementary. She began her career at Central High School in 2001, where she taught English for 16 years. She spent five years in Winchester Public Schools serving as an Instructional Specialist and Assistant Principal. Last year, she returned to Shenandoah County Public Schools serving as the Assistant Principal and Acting Principal at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Mrs. Mason earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Virginia and her Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction from Eastern Mennonite University. She earned her certification in School Administration from James Madison University.

Mrs. Mason currently lives in Woodstock with her teacher husband and their two daughters. This year will be the first year that all family members will be on the Central campus together. She loves reading, learning, and spending time with friends and family. Mrs. Mason is excited to return to the Central campus and is looking forward to an exceptional year with the staff, students, and families at WWR.

Mrs. Diane McLean - Kindergarten & Grade 1
Ms. McLean

Mrs. McLean is the Assistant Principal of kindergarten and 1st grade, and she has been at WWR that past few years.

She was born and raised in South Williamsport, PA; Home of the Little League. She has taught in North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and Oregon before moving to Virginia. Mrs. McLean was the Special Education Coordinator for SCPS from 2013-2016 at which time she left to gain more experience in building level administration and became the Principal of a Private Day School. When the opportunity to return to SCPS as the Assistant Principal of WWRES became available, she jumped on it!

Mrs. McLean currently lives in Woodstock with her husband and their beautiful Husky, Sadie. She loves the outdoors, animals, and cooking with her husband.

Mrs. McLean says the best part about being at WWR is walking down the hall and getting hugs and high fives from the students!

Ms. Kaitlynn DaVolio - Grades 2 & 3
Ms. DaVolio

Ms. DaVolio is the Assistant Principal for 2nd and 3rd grade, and she is in her second year as an AP at WWR. She joined us from Frederick County Public Schools where she served as a special education teacher for grades K-5 and an Instructional Resource Teacher at the elementary level.

Ms. DaVolio was born and raised in New York where she attended undergraduate school at SUNY Cortland, earning her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and childhood education. She attended SUNY Cortland as well for her Master’s degree in special education. She received an additional Master’s degree in school leadership and administration from Shenandoah University.

Ms. DaVolio enjoys reading, going for walks with her dog, Blue, and spending time with friends and family.

Mr. Derek Hartwig - Grades 4 & 5
Ms. Hopkins

Mr. Hartwig is the Assistant Principal for 4th and 5th grade. He moved from New York to Virginia and began his teaching career here in the Valley in 2004 at Central High School where he helped develop the program and curriculum for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Over the years, he has taught at both the middle and high school levels as a special education teacher and math teacher. Mr. Hartwig also spent 4 years in Page County as an Assistant Principal at Page County Middle School.

When not at school, Mr. Hartwig enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends. He enjoys kayaking along the river, hiking through the mountains, and golfing.

He is looking forward to beginning the next chapter of his educational career here at W. W. Robinson and working alongside the amazing staff and families that make up our learning community.