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Administrative Team

CCS Principal
Tim O'Leary
(802) 425-2771

CCS Assistant Principal and Special Services Director
Elizabeth Slater
(802) 425-2771

Administrative Assistant
Naomi Strada
(802) 425-6600

Tim OLeary

Tim O'Leary, Principal

Tim O’Leary is the Assistant Principal at Charlotte Central School, joining the school community in his first year and his seventh year in the Champlain Valley School District. Throughout his time in CVSD, Tim has supported digital learning, curriculum development, instructional coaching, and played a key role in establishing the Virtual Learning Academy. He served as the middle-level principal of the Academy during the 2020-2021 school year, a pivotal part of CVSD’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before his work in CVSD, Tim was a high school teacher and special educator, bringing a wealth of experience from the classroom to his leadership roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont and a Master of Arts degree from Middlebury College. Beyond his work in schools, Tim directs a program at Middlebury College that empowers middle and high school students nationwide to create documentary films on socially relevant topics. Passionate about inspiring student engagement and fostering a love for learning, Tim enjoys the unique opportunity to work across all nine grade levels at CCS.

beth slater

Beth Slater, Assistant Principal and CCS Special Services Director

Beth is the Assistant Principal and the Special Services Director at Charlotte Central School. She is starting her 21st year in education and 7th year in CVSD. Prior to that, she worked in Grand Isle for 14 years.  Beth received her undergraduate degree from Keene State in NH.  She received her master's in Special Education from the College of Saint Josephs and completed advanced graduate studies through Saint Michael’s College. She holds a Special Ed endorsement for ages K-21 and Director of Special Education and Principal endorsements. Beth lives in South Burlington with her partner and two children. When Beth is not working, she can most likely be found biking, hiking, skiing, playing pickleball, and reading.