Ms. Wu was born and raised in Fairfax County, Virginia. She graduated from Virginia Tech, where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction. She has over 15 years of experience in Fairfax County. Ms. Wu started her career in Fairfax County as a fourth-grade teacher. During that time, she went to George Mason and received her master’s in mathematics specialist leadership. In pursuing her love for math, she worked as both a Title I math specialist and as an instructional coach. A few years later, she went back to George Mason to receive her endorsement in administration. Ms. Wu was previously an assistant principal at Centre Ridge Elementary. In her spare time, Ms. Wu loves spending time with her family, friends, and fur babies. She is excited to be apart of the Coates family!