The Culpeper County School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Khaled El-Nemr as the next principal of Eastern View High School during its regular work session on Monday, June 22, 2026. Dr. El-Nemr will assume his new role effective July 1, succeeding Principal Nate Bopp, who resigned earlier this month.
A dedicated educator and administrator, Dr. El-Nemr brings 18 years of experience in public education, all with Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS). Over the course of his career, he has served as a math and science teacher in the middle and high school Alternative Education program, taught Algebra and Geometry at Floyd T. Binns Middle School for nine years, served four years as assistant principal at Floyd T. Binns Middle School, and has spent the past four years as assistant principal at Eastern View High School.
"Dr. El-Nemr has consistently demonstrated exceptional instructional leadership, a commitment to student success, and a passion for building strong relationships with students, staff, and families," said CCPS Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads. "His experience, dedication to Eastern View High School, and deep understanding of our school division make him an outstanding choice to lead the Eastern View community. We are excited to see Eastern View continue to thrive under his leadership."
Dr. El-Nemr holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics with a minor in Computer Science from Roanoke College, a Master of Science in Material Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech. He also earned certification in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix and holds Virginia licensure in Mathematics, Physics, Administration and Supervision PreK-12, as well as a Division Superintendent License.
In recognition of his excellence in the classroom, Dr. El-Nemr was named CCPS Teacher of the Year for the 2016-2017 school year. He is also an active member of the International Society of Educational Planning, where he serves on the editorial review board, and the Virginia Education Research Association.
Reflecting on his appointment, Dr. El-Nemr shared, "Eastern View High School has been my professional home for the past four years, and I am deeply grateful for the relationships, experiences, and opportunities that have shaped my journey as an educator and leader. It has been a privilege to serve our students, staff, and families as an assistant principal, and I am grateful and humbled by the opportunity to continue that work as principal.” He continued, “Having served as an educator and administrator in Culpeper County Public Schools for nearly two decades, I am deeply invested in the success of our schools and the future of our students.”
Looking ahead to his leadership at Eastern View, Dr. El-Nemr said, "I look forward to building upon Eastern View's strong tradition of excellence by supporting staff growth, strengthening instructional leadership, fostering meaningful partnerships with families and the broader community, and ensuring that every student is supported, challenged, and prepared for success beyond high school. I am honored by the trust placed in me by Culpeper County Public Schools and excited to work alongside our Cyclone community as we continue to learn, lead, and succeed together."
Dr. El-Nemr and his wife, Christie, reside in Culpeper and are the proud parents of five children. Outside of school, Dr. El-Nemr enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, gardening, shopping, and conducting educational research.
With nearly two decades of service to Culpeper County Public Schools, Dr. El-Nemr's appointment reflects the division's commitment to developing strong leaders from within and continuing Eastern View High School's tradition of excellence.