Meet the Team

Executive Director

“I am most excited about students connecting their learning to God's Story and having opportunities to practice living His Story in DC.”

As an educator, nonprofit leader, and now as a school founder, Jacquie is committed to educational equity and ensuring all children have access to a high-quality education. Jacquie began her career in education as a 2007 TFA corps member and has taught in middle and high schools for over a decade. She spent five years at the Flamboyan Foundation, a DC-based nonprofit focused on developing educators’ capacity to partner with families. At Flamboyan, Jacquie designed a school-wide approach to building partnerships between educators and families and coached leadership teams in 12 secondary schools to embed and sustain effective family engagement practices.

Jacquie earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership in 2020 and served on the leadership team at High Tech High Mesa, a project-based learning school in San Diego. During her two years at High Tech High Mesa, Jacquie coached teachers, led the school's professional development, designed the advisory curriculum, and conducted a two-year study on how students define authenticity in learning. Jacquie is passionate about centering student voices, rigorous learning experiences that engage students and equip them for the future, and adult professional development.

Jacquie and her family are deeply rooted in the Capitol Hill community. She has been a member of Grace Downtown since 2008, serves as a deaconess at the church, and hosts a weekly community group. She loves coffee and her three energetic boys, ages 6, 4, and 1. Jacquie enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Director of Development

“I am passionate about community building and love to see people be connected. I am honored and excited to share in and serve this community, where people of all types have come together in a common pursuit.”

Keith Goosby II is a musician, minister, and educator committed to building community through intentional culture change. Raised in Southern California, he spent much of his adult life in North Texas before relocating to the DMV in 2023 with his wife, Jamila, and their three sons.

Since arriving in Washington, D.C., Keith has focused his work in Christian education, serving in roles spanning Bible instruction, chaplaincy, and athletics administration. He now serves as Director of Development at The District School, where he leads chapel and supports the school's mission of cultivating community in under-resourced neighborhoods.

Keith is an avid learner who enjoys reading, biblical and historical studies, and the ideas that shape faith, culture, and community.

School Operations Manager

“One of the things I love most about The District School is how genuine and supportive the staff is towards each other. I also appreciate our school community. Over the past two years, we've grown closer, building meaningful relationships with families and with one another that extend beyond the classroom and into everyday life.”

Chyna Laws is excited to serve as the School Operations Manager at The District School. Her family is one of TDS’s founding families, and all three of her daughters proudly attend the school. It has been a gift for Chyna and her family to grow alongside the TDS community over the years.

A lifelong educator, Chyna stepped away from the classroom in 2016 to raise her daughters. Last year, she returned to teaching as a second-grade teacher at TDS, where she rediscovered her joy for the classroom. This year, in addition to her role in school operations, Chyna will spend her afternoons with TDS kindergarteners, teaching math. She also leads the school’s Girl Scout troop, serves as the Daisy leader, and is the PTA Chairperson.

One of Chyna’s favorite things about TDS is the opportunity to nurture the whole child and connect learning and formation to God’s truth. Outside of school, she loves spending time with her girls, her two fur sons, family, and friends. She especially enjoys being in or on the water, soaking up the sunshine, and island hopping!

PreK Teacher

“I believe in guiding each child not only academically, but also emotionally and spiritually, helping them grow into the unique individuals God created them to be.”

Racquel is a proud Washington, D.C. native and a 2017 graduate of Delaware State University, where she earned a degree in Education and Psychology.

She began her journey in education as a preschool assistant teacher in 2015 at a private school and went on to teach kindergarten with DC Public Schools starting in 2017.

For Racquel, teaching is more than a profession—it’s a calling. She is deeply passionate about creating nurturing, purposeful learning environments where children feel seen, valued, and empowered. She believes in guiding each child not only academically, but also emotionally and spiritually, helping them grow into the unique individuals God created them to be. One of the greatest joys of her work is watching young children discover their strengths and build confidence.

Outside the classroom, Racquel cherishes time with her son, enjoys Bible study, and loves traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Kindergarten Teacher

“At The District School, I am excited to ignite kindergarteners’ love of learning and their love of Jesus.”

Carla began her career in education teaching first and second grades in California and Maryland. After taking a break to care for her own young children, she returned to teaching preschool at a community nursery school ten years ago. She has always been involved in Christian education at her church as well. The opportunity to be a part of a school community that shares a love of learning and a love of Jesus is what excites her most about working at The District School.

Carla has a B.S. in Child and Family Development and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education.

She and her husband, Joe have lived in the DMV, raising their five children over the last 26 years. Carla loves traveling, gardening and walks and hikes with her favorite chocolate Labrador, Grizzly.

First Grade Teacher

“I am excited to walk alongside learners as they grow both academically and spiritually.”

Originally from Glenside, Pennsylvania, Yolanda moved to Washington, DC to serve at a local church and eventually marry her then-fiancé, Marlon. Her passion for working with children began while volunteering with an educational program, which inspired her to pursue a career in teaching.

Yolanda holds a Master of Education in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities from Lesley University in Boston, as well as a Master of Theological Studies from Palmer Theological Seminary.

Yolanda has taught in DC charter schools and, for the past four years, has served as a teacher at Capitol Hill Learning Group, a Christ-centered homeschool hybrid program. As an educator, Yolanda loves building meaningful connections with students, teaching them about the love of God, and walking alongside them as they grow both academically and spiritually.

She is the proud mother of four children who attend both public and private schools in DC. In her free time, Yolanda enjoys reading, hiking, exploring art museums with her husband. She and her family are members at Kingdom Fellowship AME.

Second Grade Teacher

Quinn joins us as our 2nd grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. A Baltimore, Maryland native, he’s returning to the region after many years in Colorado. He comes to us after spending the past 5 years with the K-8 Saint Elizabeth’s School of Denver. 

Quinn holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and has worked in many areas of formal and special education. He started his journey at the Maryland Science Center and then the Denver Zoo in their educational outreach departments. Quinn loves watching inspired learners grow and achieve as scholars and bring forth the gifts and talents they have been innately given by God. 

Outside the classroom Quinn is a freelance professional sports photographer and track and field coach. He still competes in the sport he loves and is a 10x masters track all American 400m hurdler. Quinn is an avid fly fisherman and birder who loves the outdoors. He has two college aged children, a son who is an education major and a daughter majoring in engineering.

Third Grade Teacher

“I am thrilled to join The District School, where I believe every child is called by Jesus to let their light shine—and I am here to encourage them to do just that.”

A proud native Washingtonian, Leslie brings with her years of experience nurturing young minds, including over a decade at a private preschool in Potomac, MD, and five years with DC Public Schools.

Leslie holds a B.A. in Education from the University of the District of Columbia and will soon begin pursuing her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Literacy in Reading at Trinity Washington University. She is passionate about cultivating a love of learning and literacy in the classroom and is committed to continuing her own growth as an educator.

At home in D.C., Leslie and her husband Aris have raised four wonderfully loud and lively children, though the house is beginning to quiet as their children spread their wings. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, downtown adventures with her husband, music, crochet, and working through a steady stack of good books.

Fourth Grade Teacher

“One thing I appreciate about TDS is our commitment to wisdom. I see this as being closely related to developing young persons who think both biblically and critically.”

Preston Boone's path to The District School has been shaped by careers in public service, church ministry, and education. Born in Cincinnati in 1980 and born from above in 2004, Preston spent nearly two decades working in public service and energy programs.

After serving in his local church's Christian education ministry and while pursuing a degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, Preston followed a growing call to the classroom. Most recently, he taught fourth-grade English language arts and sixth-grade mathematics at Statesmen College Preparatory Academy, where he supported diverse learners and revived the school's chess club in partnership with Southeast DC's Big Chair Chess Club.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in English, Preston is passionate about helping students develop a distinctly Christian worldview and is grateful for the opportunity to invest in the minds and hearts of Generation Alpha.

Preston lives in Northeast DC, with his wife, Charonda, and their daughter, Justice. In his free time, he enjoys reading, listening to music, and sharpening his chess skills.

Academic Interventionist

“I love working in a school that prioritizes the whole child.”

Alyssa graduated with a B.A. in Politics from Colorado Christian University and is working on an M.Ed. in Teaching at American University.

While living in Colorado, Alyssa volunteered with elementary students through her church and at local elementary schools. After moving to DC, she worked as an AmeriCorps Literacy Lab tutor, offering Tier 2 and 3 literacy support to early elementary school students. She then joined DC's City Teaching Alliance, a teacher prep program that supports educators to teach in historically underserved urban classrooms, and completed her student teaching this year.

Alyssa enjoys spending time with her friends, playing volleyball, and going on walks. She is passionate about education and the opportunity to support a holistic approach to student learning and development.