Administration

Mr. Mike Archambault, Principal

Mr. Mike Archambault was named Principal of Rodney E. Thompson Middle School in July 2019, and has been the assistant principal since 2015. Mr. Archambault hails from New York. His undergraduate and master’s work are in Secondary Social Studies and Adolescent Education from SUNY Cortland.  He also earned an Educational Specialist degree from Regent University in Administration and School Leadership with a focus on Special Education.

Prior to his arrival at Rodney E. Thompson Middle School, Mr. Archambault taught middle school Civics and Economics with King George County schools. 

Mr. Archambault is married and has two young children. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, fishing, listening to live music, and exploring the area’s extensive history. 

Ms. Jessica Ramey, Assistant Principal

Rodney E. Thompson Middle School is excited to welcome Ms. Jessica Ramey as our new Assistant Principal. Ms. Ramey brings a strong record of leadership, collaboration, and innovation, most recently serving as Assistant Principal at Stafford Middle School. Her work on the Renaissance initiative has had a transformative impact on school culture, and her creativity has brought meaningful programs to life—including a 6th Grade Transition Day Parade, Staff Café, and the Spirit Shield initiative to recognize and celebrate staff contributions.

Ms. Ramey began her career as a mathematics teacher in Prince William and Caroline counties before joining Stafford County Public Schools as a math coach at Shirley Heim Middle School, where she served for five years. She is passionate about building strong relationships and inspiring both students and staff to reach their full potential.

A proud 2003 graduate of North Stafford High School, Ms. Ramey earned her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in 2007 and her Master’s in Education from the University of Mary Washington in 2009. We are thrilled to welcome her to the RTMS family and look forward to the energy, experience, and leadership she brings to the Jaguar community.

Mr. Craig Vann, Assistant Principal

Mr. Vann has been appointed to his new leadership role at Rodney E. Thompson Middle School, where he has spent his entire educational career. A dedicated member of Team Stafford for more than 25 years, Mr. Vann is a deeply rooted pillar of the Rodney Thompson community. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Longwood University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Regent University.

Prior to stepping into his new leadership role, Mr. Vann served as the School Improvement Specialist at Rodney Thompson, partnering closely with teachers and staff to strengthen classroom instruction, support professional learning, analyze student data, and drive schoolwide growth. He originally began his career serving the Thompson community as a dedicated science teacher.

Lisa Cover-Tucci, Dean of Students

Lisa Cover-Tucci is an accomplished educator with over two decades of service within Stafford County Public Schools. Throughout her career, she has directed award-winning theatre programs, teaching at Brooke Point High School (2000–2021) before joining Colonial Forge High School (2021–2026), where she led her students to the 2026 6A State Championship in Theatre. A proud Stafford County native and Stafford High School alumna, Ms. Cover-Tucci holds a BFA in Theatre Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s degree in Theatre from Regent University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership at George Mason University. As an enthusiastic leader, she is deeply committed to fostering inclusive school environments where every student experiences a sense of belonging and achieves academic and personal excellence.