Mrs. Gomes graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and has a master's degree in Counseling from Marymount University. She has worked at Herndon, Carl Sandburg, and Key Middle Schools, as well as Laurel Ridge Elementary School - Extended School Year. She attained her Administration and Supervision Certification from the University of Virginia through Fairfax County Public School’s Accelerated Certification Cohort. During her experiences, she has led initiatives such as establishing school-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, enhancing comprehensive school counseling programs, and serving as the ESOL School Counselor.

Being a native Portuguese and fluent Spanish speaker has allowed her to work with families across our diverse communities to foster stronger connections between home and school life, which results in more support for the students. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, which includes her husband, son, daughter, and their two pets, a dog and a bird. As a family, they enjoy creating lasting memories through travel, spending time at Lake Anna, and exploring the outdoors. In her free time, she loves to cook delicious meals (including homemade pizza), read novels, and she is learning how to grow a vegetable garden.