Charles Britton is the new director of admissions for Middleburg Academy, Loudoun County's only independent, coed, college-preparatory high school. Britton, who arrived in July, brings extensive experience in independent school administration, as well as an enthusiasm apparent to all who have had the pleasure to meet him.

In announcing the appointment, Interim Head of School Dr. Ron Sykes, said, "Middleburg Academy was fortunate to have a number of qualified candidates interested in this position. From the moment we began our first interview with Charles, the entire administrative team knew that he should become our next admissions director. He was not only professionally knowledgeable, but his personality and poise made him stand out. There is no doubt Charles will create a model of 'best practices' for an independent school admissions office, and I look forward to working alongside him."

"I am delighted to join what is clearly an intellectually challenging environment," Britton responded. "One that ensures that each student is known, valued, and guided as an individual. I look forward to building a dynamic and diverse student body for Middleburg Academy, and to being part of an administrative team that is generating even greater strength, promise and optimism for the future."

Although Mr. Britton has spent the last decade in the greater Richmond area, he is already familiar with the local high school scene because he served as admissions director at Highland School in Warrenton in the late 1990s.

For the past four years, he served as Head of School for the PreK-8 Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Richmond and, prior to this appointment, he held a variety of key posts at the Chesapeake Academy in Irvington, including: acting head of school; middle school division head; ethics and literature teacher; interim operations manager and director of admissions.

While pursuing his masters degree from the University of Richmond, with an emphasis on Independent School Administration, he served as assistant director of annual giving for that institution.

Britton began his administrative career in education upon graduating from Lynchburg College, when he was invited to return to his alma mater, Christchurch Episcopal School, as the assistant director of admissions.

He is married to Jennifer Britton, a CPA, and in his spare time enjoys golfing, tennis, coaching, cooking, traveling, public speaking and volunteering.