Dr. Veronica Rivera

Dr. Veronica Rivera has over 18 years of dedicated experience serving students, educators, and families. Before joining DoDEA, she taught elementary grades in both public and private schools in Puerto Rico. Dr. Rivera began her career with DoWEA in 2015, and has served as Educational Aide, Teacher, and Assistant Principal at Antilles Elementary School in Puerto Rico and Crossroads Elementary School in Quantico, Virginia.

Dr. Rivera holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education from the University of Puerto Rico, a master’s degree in Bicultural–Bilingual Education from the University of Texas, and a doctoral degree in Educational Management and Leadership from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Rivera graduated with honors in all three academic programs. 

Dr. Rivera’s professional background includes a wide range of civilian roles. She has served as a workshop developer and presenter for Libreria Betances and Claudio, Claudio & Associates; Educational Administrative Coordinator at Dreyfous & Associates; Educational Project Leader and Master Educational Coach for Scholastic, Inc.; Educational Master Trainer for the Josephson Institute of Ethics; Assistant Dean and later Dean of Academic Affairs at Jose Maria Vargas University; Human Resources Assistant at the Department of Veterans Affairs; and Transportation Security Officer at the Department of Homeland Security – Transportation Security Administration.

Dr. Rivera honorably served for 10 years in the U.S. Army, in Human Resources.

Dr. Rivera is deeply committed to supporting military-connected students and families. She looks forward to fostering strong, collaborative partnerships and contributing to the continued success of the Dahlgren School community.