Dave Jagels was appointed executive principal for Region 4 in July 2021, after serving as an executive principal for Region 5.

Previously, Jagels was the principal at Centreville High School. From 2011-14, he was the principal of Mountain View High School. He also served as a sub-school principal at Westfield High School where he was a founding member of the Westfield staff.  

Jagels began his career in Fairfax County in 1993 as a special education teacher at Fairfax High School.  He also taught aerospace science at the secondary level.  

Jagels has worked extensively in schools with diverse student populations.  He has a proven track record of increasing student achievement, as well as achieving full accreditation in the schools he has led over the years.  

Jagels is a leader of social emotional learning and restorative justice practices within FCPS.  He subscribes to the core belief that relationships are the cornerstone of health, happiness, and resilience.  At Centreville High School, Jagels made it a priority to inspire students to build positive relationships with other students, as well as the staff and school community.

Jagels earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Mental Retardation from Radford University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.