Leadership, Administration & Staff | BASIS Independent McLean

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Service-oriented and eager to help, our leadership, administration, and staff are champions of the school community. While their key focus is supporting the teachers in the classroom, they work hard to ensure every student and family has a positive experience. Whether they are the front-and-center, visible faces of our school or the unsung, behind-the-scenes heroes, leadership, administration, and staff are invaluable in upholding our culture and values.

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Our upper management works to foster an unparalleled learning environment, keep the campus running smoothly, set the tone of our culture, and ensure that students and teachers alike receive the support and encouragement they need to excel.

Ms. Aust

Head of Operations

Ms. Aust

Head of Operations

University of Connecticut, Bachelor of General Studies in Human Services

Ms. Aust is originally from Hawaii and has lived in various parts of the United States as well as Japan, England, and Germany. She has been involved in education in many ways, including as a parent, PTA President, and teacher, and she is delighted to continue that commitment to education at BASIS Independent McLean.

“I love that BASIS Independent McLean allows students to take responsibility for their education and offers them an environment where learning is exciting and expectations are high. Kids are so capable, and when they believe that, they can achieve amazing things.”

Ms. Aust has three teenagers and likes to quilt in her spare time.