2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2053
Commending Ellen Colter.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026
WHEREAS, Ellen Colter, a distinguished educator and school administrator who touched the lives of countless young people, is retiring as assistant principal of Keene Mill Elementary School after a 40-year career in education; and
WHEREAS, a proud graduate of the University of Virginia, Teachers College at Columbia University, and George Mason University, Ellen Colter worked as a teacher in Virginia Beach, New York City, and Germany before joining Fairfax County Public Schools in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Colter served as assistant principal of the former Clifton Elementary School from August 2005 to June 2011, when she became assistant principal of Keene Mill Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Colter had an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and demonstrated strong support for students, while cultivating a vibrant sense of school spirit; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Colter brought humor and warmth to her work, delighting others through her ability to produce interesting facts about history and pop culture; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Colter was known for making lasting connections with both students and staff, and was highly admired for her impressive memory, never forgetting a name; and