Paul Lathrop

Paul Lathrop, Ed.D., currently serves as the Principal of the Rowanty Technical Center at Prince George County Public Schools since June 2024. Lathrop has extensive experience in educational leadership, having held the position of Dean of Students at Chesterfield County Public Schools from August 2017 to June 2024, where responsibilities included supervising student behavior and collaborating with staff and parents to address attendance issues. In addition, Lathrop was a Mechatronics Instructor at Chesterfield County Public Schools, instructing students in various engineering concepts. Lathrop's background also includes membership in the District Team Advisory Committee for FIRST Chesapeake / VirginiaFIRST since June 2019 and various leadership roles at Target, showcasing skills in talent development and sales management. Lathrop's educational credentials include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, complemented by a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision and additional degrees in Retail Management and Engineering.