William Bates

William Bates is the current Chief Academic Officer at Falls Church City Public Schools. William was previously the Assistant Superintendent of School Support at Baltimore County Public Schools from July 2016 to July 2019. Prior to that, they were the High School Principal at Fairfax County Public Schools from December 2009 to July 2016.

William Bates is currently a Doctor of Education candidate at Virginia Tech, specializing in Educational Leadership and Administration. William also holds a Master's degree from PennWest California in Special Education and Teaching, as well as a Bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy. William Bates is certified by the Virginia Department of Education in PreK-12 Leadership and Administration, and Special Education.

Some of their coworkers include John Brett - Director, Communications, Marybeth Connelly - Director, Community Outreach, and Brian Fowler - Director, Facilities. William Bates reports to Peter Noonan, Superintendent.