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Administration
Deans
With a shared passion for academic excellence and a deep commitment to fostering a nurturing and student-centered environment, these deans bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our beloved school. Their impressive backgrounds and dedication to our Catholic values make them the perfect fit for our school and undoubtedly inspire and guide our students on their educational journey.
Mrs. Ana Aldana - Dean of Instruction
Ana Aldana is excited to have the role of Dean of Instruction at PVI. Most recently, she served as a new teacher mentor and World Language Department Chair. Mrs. Aldana has been a Spanish teacher for the Diocese of Arlington since 2004. She received her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Learning Technologies in Schools at George Mason University. Originally from Colombia, she and her husband, Felipe, have one daughter, Isabela ’16. When not at school, Mrs. Aldana enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves traveling and learning about other cultures.
Dr. Adam Bigbee - Dean of Exceptional Learning
Adam Bigbee began his educational career in 2002 as a teacher in the Options Program at PVI. Since then, he has been a special educator in Catholic and public schools throughout Northern Virginia. After serving the Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School community as the Assistant Principal for Academics, Dr. Bigbee helped start Loudoun County’s newest high school, Lightridge, during the pandemic. He is proud to have returned to PVI, this time as Dean of Exceptional Learning. Dr. Bigbee earned his B.A. in Religious Studies at the University of Florida. After getting married, he relocated to Virginia and completed his M.Ed in Special Education and Ph.D. in Special Education Leadership at George Mason University. He and his wife, Yvonne, have two sons, Ethan and Gabe. Dr. Bigbee loves helping exceptional learners thrive at PVI.
Mrs. Melanie Kiernan '92 - Dean of Faculty
Melanie Kernan has been teaching English since 1996 and was the coach for Track and Field and Cross Country at Paul VI. She has continued to develop her passion for learning, literature, and running while working to awaken the untapped potential of her students and athletes. Mrs. Kiernan has acted as a faithful witness to the school’s mission by serving in various leadership roles and carries that through as the Dean of Faculty. Having such a thorough understanding of the traditions of PVI’s history and the influence of St. Francis de Sales, Mrs. Kiernan is well-equipped to maintain the high academic standards of our school while motivating our faculty to embrace professional growth and new traditions. In addition to being a member of the PVI Class of ’92 and the PVI Athletic Hall of Fame, she is also the very proud mother to Patrick ’21, Maddie ’24, Vinny ’25, and Sinead Kiernan ’31, who have all learned to embrace the meaning of "growing in grace and wisdom."
Mr. Apolonio Latar, III - Dean of Curriculum
Apolonio Latar is delighted to be the Dean of Curriculum. He was the Department Chair of Theology at PVI and is currently an adjunct professor at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry. He has published several articles, created exhibits, and given presentations on cultural, educational, philosophical, and theological issues. He has more than 15 years of experience in youth ministry, including organizing retreats and charitable work. He is also actively involved in prison ministry. Mr. Latar and his wife, Siobhán, enjoy hiking, traveling, and exploring historical sites.
Mr. Tony Salgado, Jr. - Dean of Students
Long-time Panthers baseball coach Tony Salgado joined PVI as the Dean of Students in 2023. Mr. Salgado has spent 10 years as a teacher and 10 years as an administrator in both Loudoun and Fairfax County Public Schools. He has worked as both a school-based administrator in LCPS and FCPS, as well as a curriculum specialist in the central office of FCPS. Mr. Salgado is a native of Northern Virginia and has lived over 15 years in South Riding. His wife Suzie is also a native of Northern Virginia and is a school-based administrator at LCPS. Together, they have two boys, and a daughter. The Salgado family enjoys traveling, movies, and various sports, especially PVI sports!
Mrs. Cynthia Washington P '26 - Dean of Students
Cynthia Washington has over 25 years of professional educational experience serving in schools and at Deloitte as an Instructional Designer (ISD). Cynthia spent over 18 years in schools, including 12 years as a teacher and assistant principal in the Diocese of Arlington and three years as a teacher at a Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) school (K-12) while living at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. During her time at Deloitte, Mrs. Washington served clients in the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. intelligence community by implementing learning principles to develop customized web-based, instructor-led, and hybrid training and workforce transformation programs for a variety of audiences. She holds a B.A. in Education from Clemson University and an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from Marymount University. Mrs. Washington is excited to return to the Catholic school environment. She grew up in New Jersey, but moved to Virginia in the early 2000s and lives locally with her husband and two sons.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private Diocesan Catholic preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
