Williamsburg's Top-Rated Educational Advocate
“As a family law attorney, I’ve seen firsthand how school issues – IEPs, discipline, and placement disputes – can deepen the stress families already face. Dr. Carroll brings rare insight, compassion, and strategic skill to these cases. His work through SALUS bridges the gap between education systems and legal advocacy. I trust him completely to support clients with clarity and care.”
– Dr. Heather Larson Behrmann , Esq., Family Law Attorney, Pedersen Law, PLLC
“Dr. Carroll’s leadership extends beyond the individual school context: he has chaired state-wide committees, presented at national conferences, and is nationally certified as a leadership mentor.”
– Olwen E. Herron, Former Superintendent of Schools
“Jeff Carroll understands the unique pressures student-athletes face—not just on the field, but in the system. He’s fair, professional, and deeply informed when it comes to VHSL regulations and student rights. He’s helped multiple student athletes and will continue to do so.”
– Thad Wheeler, Current VHSL High School Football Coach
“Jeff is a consummate professional whose calm demeanor, deep knowledge of educational systems, and unwavering commitment to fairness make him an asset to every family he serves.”
– Justin Throupe, Head of School Summit Christian Academy
“His ability to build relationships with students, staff, and families cannot be ignored. He is the consummate educational leader, and I am quite confident that regardless of the task that he is given, he will complete it in a manner that is far better than most.”
– Steven M. Constantino, CEO – The Constantino Group and former Chief Academic Officer, Virginia Department of Education
“I would be comfortable sending my children to the school he leads as I know he would do everything possible to meet their unique needs.”
– Scott A. Burckbuchler, Ph.D., Former Superintendent of Schools
“Working alongside Jeffrey is always a masterclass in student-centered advocacy. His ability to find common ground without compromising student needs is extraordinary.”
– Ty Harris, Director of Opportunity and Achievement VBCPS
“Dr. Carroll is highly intelligent, thoughtful, thorough and most importantly, a visionary in education.”
– Steven M. Constantino, Chief Academic Officer, Virginia Department of Education
“He has excellent communication skills, both written and oral.”
– Sidney W. Zullinger, Superintendent, Bertie County Schools
“It is through extraordinary administrators like Dr. Carroll that there is great hope for our public schools of tomorrow.” — Sidney W. Zullinger, Superintendent, Bertie County Schools
“Dr. Carroll’s integrity is strong, and I have always found him to have the interest of his students at heart.”
– Scott A. Burckbuchler, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent
“I would be comfortable sending my children to the school he leads as I know he would do everything possible to meet their unique needs.”
– Scott A. Burckbuchler, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent
“Dr. Carroll was an outstanding principal—dedicated to his students and staff, and truly an instructional leader.”
– Jennifer B. Parish, Ed.D., Superintendent, Poquoson City Public Schools
“He helped teachers make instructional changes that benefited our students.”
– Jennifer B. Parish, Ed.D., Superintendent
“I highly recommend Dr. Carroll. I have no doubt he will be successful in any school division.”
– Jennifer B. Parish, Ed.D., Superintendent
“He is a data-driven, research-based school leader… His leadership, no doubt, is that of a student-centered decision maker.”
-Dr. Gary S. Mathews, Superintendent, Newton County School System
“He cares about others and seeks to do no harm while, at the same time, expecting only the best in terms of performance.”
– Dr. Gary S. Mathews, Superintendent
“Dr. Carroll is highly intelligent, thoughtful, thorough and most importantly, a visionary in education.”
– Steven M. Constantino, Chief Academic Officer, Virginia Department of Education