Communications Office

  • The goal of the Communications Office is to communicate with internal and external audiences, information about the mission, goals, successes, operations and challenges of Manassas City Public Schools. The department serves as a link between the school division and the public, providing information about Manassas City Public Schools' people, activities and issues as well as opportunities for public feedback.

    Strategic objectives of the department include:

    • To enhance internal communications to increase knowledge and awareness of division goals and successes. 
    • To strengthen communication and engagement with families and community partners. 
    • To support schools in offering opportunities for student, family and community involvement. 
    • To assist in strengthening MCPS school-community partnerships 

    Public Communications Department Staff
    Ana Castorena, Central Office Translator, 571-377-6024, acastorena@mcpsva.org
    Deneen Clary, Central Office Associate, 571-377-6000, dclary@mcpsva.org
    Crystal Quintanilla, Central Office Associate, 571-377-6000, cquintanilla@mcpsva.org  

  • Raddford

    Almeta (Al.) Radford
    Director of Public Communications
    Phone: 571-377-6033
    Fax: 703-257-8801 
    aradford@mcpsva.org


    Amber Galaviz Ballard
    Public Communications Specialist
    Phone: 571-377-6054
    agalaviz@mcpsva.org