Administration

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Quincy Waller, Principal

Quincy Waller was born and raised in Chester, VA. He and his four siblings are all proud graduates of Lloyd C. Bird HS. After graduating from high school, he attended James Madison University, where he played football, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. Following college, Mr. Waller pursued his dreams of playing professional football, all while working for Federal Express as a courier, and being an assistant football coach for Lloyd C. Bird HS. After two years, Mr. Waller was encouraged to consider returning to school to pursue teacher licensure. Mr. Waller would later enroll at The Johns Hopkins University and obtain his Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree for secondary social studies in 1999. Upon completion of his Master's program he was offered a social studies position at The Paul Laurence Dunbar School for Health and Business Professions, in Baltimore, MD. He spent six wonderful years teaching various social studies classes (Government, World History, African American Studies, Sociology, and Psychology), and coaching football and track. In the summer of 2006, Mr. Waller returned to Virginia, and acquired a teaching position at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, where he taught Government, and World Studies for five years. During this time he also coached multiple sports teams throughout Chesterfield County at the high school, and middle school levels. After eleven years of teaching and coaching, Mr. Waller pursued and obtained his Certificate of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Richmond. Since then Mr. Waller spent 12 years in leadership working and serving his school community of Lloyd C. Bird. He has been a Dean of Students, an Assistant Principal, and Associate Principal of Lloyd C. Bird high school. While serving in his leadership capacity Mr. Waller also served as a consultant for Youth League Coaches and coached a flag football team of one of the feeder schools. In the summer of 2023 he began his 24th year in education as the Principal of Falling Creek Middle School. He truly loves kids, and believes in the importance of family, service, and mentoring young people. Mr. Waller will be entering his 26th year in education for the 2025-2026 school year.

Quincy_Waller@ccpsnet.net

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Bryan Vannoy, Assistant Principal

Mr. Vannoy is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and now resides in Chesterfield County. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Secondary Education from Old Dominion University. Following graduation, he served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps.

Mr. Vannoy began his teaching career in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, where he taught AVID, Economics/Personal Finance, Virginia/US Government, Virginia/US History, and Sociology. In 2019, he and his family relocated to Chesterfield County, where he taught at Midlothian High School while pursuing his Master’s degree in Education and certification in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia.

He later served as Dean of Students at Matoaca High School before assuming his current role as Assistant Principal at Falling Creek Middle School. The 2025–2026 school year marks his 16th year in education.

Bryan_Vannoy@ccpsnet.net

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Dr. Teri Johnson, Assistant Principal

Dr. Johnson grew up in Chesterfield County and graduated from Meadowbrook High School. She also attended Hopkins Elementary School and Falling Creek Middle School. Dr. Johnson has been an educator for over 20 years. Fourteen of those years have been with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Over the past two decades, Dr. Johnson taught Math and Science in grades 6-8, served as an Instructional Coach for Math and Science teachers, and as a Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation. Dr. Johnson joined the staff at FCMS in 2017 and has been an Assistant Principal since 2022. 

Dr. Johnson believes a strong educational foundation opens doors to future opportunities. She is committed to helping students gain the skills and background knowledge needed to pursue dreams and passions they have yet to discover. Dr. Johnson believes everyone can achieve great things if they “just keep swimming.”

Dr. Johnson is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. She earned a Ph.D. in Education in December 2019. Dr. Johnson has one son who attends a CCPS high school and plays in the marching band. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, writing, or completing puzzles.

Teri_Johnson@ccpsnet.net

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Zachary Vogt, Assistant Principal

Mr. Vogt grew up in Northern Virginia and attended Northern Virginia Community College before transferring to the University of Virginia. After graduation, he worked at the 2015 World’s Fair in Milan, Italy, and completed a masters program at NYU Florence. He returned to the Richmond area and began substituting in local schools to get familiarized with K-12 education. After working as a reading interventionist for Henrico County, he was hired by Falling Creek Middle as an ESL teacher in 2017. In 2020, he furthered his professional knowledge by completing an endorsement in Educational Leadership and Administration through Longwood University. 

Mr. Vogt is married to his wife Emily and has two young children. He lives in Hanover County and enjoys house projects, traveling, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with his family. Mr. Vogt speaks Spanish and Italian, and is excited to continue to lead community engagement events for all our Panthers. 

The 2025-2026 school year will be Mr. Vogt’s ninth year with Chesterfield County and first year as an assistant principal.

Zachary_Vogt@ccpsnet.net

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Jennifer Alexandre, Dean of Students

Ms. Alexandre is originally from New York and now proudly calls Chesterfield County home. She has worked in education for more than 15 years, beginning her teaching career in Hopewell, VA, at a private behavioral school. It was there that she discovered her passion for understanding how children learn and grow. Since then, she has served students in Petersburg City and Prince George County before joining Chesterfield in 2018. Within the county, she has taught at Elizabeth Davis Middle School and later served as the Coordinator of Special Education at Ecoff Elementary.

Ms. Alexandre earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and, during that time, also served eight years in the U.S. Army. She later completed a Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University and earned a Certificate in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. These experiences have shaped not only her skills but also her passion for supporting students, families, and educators.

Outside of school, Ms. Alexandre enjoys spending time with her son, who is also a Chesterfield student. She loves traveling, exploring new places, and reading in her free time.

She is honored to join Falling Creek Middle as Dean of Students and looks forward to working alongside the dedicated staff while building strong connections with families and students.

Jennifer_Alexandre@ccpsnet.net

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Dr. Alexis Cole Bell

Dr. Alexis Cole Bell is excited and honored to serve as the Dean of Students at Falling Creek Middle School. Dr. Bell has lived in education for over 21 years and has had the privilege of serving as a pre-K teacher, middle school math and science teacher, instructional coach, and PBIS coach. Each role has strengthened her passion for supporting students and helping schools create positive environments where everyone can succeed.

Dr. Bell earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training from North Carolina Central University, a master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University, and a doctorate in administration and supervision from Virginia State University. She has proudly served Chesterfield County Public Schools for the past eight years and is grateful for the opportunities she’s had to grow alongside amazing students, staff, and families.

Outside of school, Dr. Bell is the proud wife of Gary and mom to two incredible daughters, Alary and Ro Ara, who keep her smiling and remind her daily of what is most important.  She is also reminded that with her own family that you, the FCMS Community, send us your babies, every day, and depend on us to protect and serve them  

Dr. Bell truly believes that students and families come first. You want to be heard, valued, and supported, and her goal is to help ensure that every student and family at Falling Creek feels connected and has the opportunity to be successful.

alexis_bell@ccpsnet.net