About Us
Our Mission
The mission of St. Coletta of Greater Washington is to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities to discover their full potential.
Our Vision
Our vision is for people with intellectual disabilities to be recognized and accepted as valuable contributors to the world around them.
Value Statement
We see potential where others see limitations, family when others see clients. We believe that everyone has the ability and the right to dream, develop and achieve, at all stages of their lives. We work collaboratively to help each individual to develop the skills and confidence to pursue their goals.
Our History
St. Coletta was founded in 1959 by parents of a child with Down Syndrome. The school began in the basement of St. Charles Borromeo School in Arlington with five students. Over the intervening years it moved to several different locations in Arlington and in 1996 school leaders made the decision to purchase a permanent facility in Alexandria that would allow for growth. The larger facility allowed the school to begin an adult day program as well as to expand the student population. In September 2006 we moved our school program to our DC campus. In 2008 we started an adult program in Rockville.
Support Our Work
We are a non-sectarian, non-profit organization. We depend on the support of caring individuals to be able to offer the tailored instruction and variety of activities that help our students and adults develop all their potential.
Contributions to St. Coletta are tax-deductible, much needed, and greatly appreciated.
We are good stewards of your contributions. One-hundred percent (100%) of your donation goes directly to programs for our students and adults. Thank you.
Board of Trustees
PRESIDENT
David Pryor, Jr.
Parent of St. Coletta Adult Participant
Secretary
Sandra Markwood
CEO, US Aging
Treasurer
Joel Wood
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Council of Insurance Agent and Brokers
Chief Executive Officer
Michael A. Rodrigues
Chris Bettencourt, CFP®
President
Bethesda Financial Advisors
Marianna Conroy
Finance Department,
Fairfax County Public Schools
Michael Frohm
Executive Advisor,
Goodwill Industries International
Karen Gray
Senior Counsel,
The Boeing Company
Nagarajan Pattabiraman
President and Founder, MolBox LLC
Parent of St. Coletta Adult Participant
Antoinette Saddler, MD
Physician & Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Barry Scanlon
Founding Partner,
DCMC Partners
Mike Smith
Principal and Director,
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Special Education PCS Board
PRESIDENT
Josh Lewis
Chief of Staff, EPA Office of Policy
Current St. Coletta parent
VICE PRESIDENT
Janel Brown
Founder & CEO, On To Something, LLC
SECRETARY
Carla Ware-Easterling
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW),
DC Department of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services Division, Intellectual and Disabilities Program
Current St. Coletta parent
TREASURER
Francis Campbell
Former ANC Commissioner and DCPS Dedicated Aide
Capitol Hill Achievement Award Winner
Shanta Bryant
Project Coordinator, Folger Shakespeare Library
DC Board Leadership Academy alum
Sibling of St. Coletta alum
Charles Henstenburg
Former St. Coletta School parent
Frances Slaughter
Teacher (3-5 year olds), Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School
Capitol Hill Achievement Award Winner
Principal
Amy Warden
Special Education PCS Board Meetings
Download our current Board Meeting Calendar
June 4, 2025
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The draft of the meeting minutes is below
March 12, 2025
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The Approved Meeting Minutes are below
November 13, 2024
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Approved Meeting Minutes are below.
September 11, 2024
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Meeting Minutes are below.
July 10, 2024
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Meeting Minutes are below.
May 8, 2024
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Meeting Minutes are below.
MARCH 13, 2024
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Meeting Minutes are below.
January 10, 2024
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The meeting minutes are below.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday November 8th, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
October 4, 2023
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday October 4th, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
JULY 12, 2023
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on July 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
MAY 10, 2023
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees held a meeting on May 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
MARCH 8, 2023
The St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting
was held March 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Click button below for more information.