Molly E. MacDonald is an experienced elementary special education teacher with over eight years of dedicated service in Fairfax County Public Schools. She specializes in teaching students with multiple disabilities, particularly in self-contained Enhanced Autism programs. Known for her patience, organization, leadership, and crisis resolution skills, Molly is passionate about helping every student reach their fullest potential through individualized instruction, sensory exploration, multimodal communication, and hands-on learning. She is a strong advocate for students and their families.

Molly earned a Master of Education from George Mason University (2024) and a Bachelor of Psychology from High Point University (2017). Since January 2018, she has served as a Multiple Disabilities Teacher at Silverbrook Elementary School, leading the Primary Enhanced Autism Program for kindergarten through third-grade students. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, delivering differentiated instruction, managing behavior, integrating assistive technology, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families.

She holds a Virginia Teaching License in Special Education and General Curriculum (K–12), Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Practitioner Level 1 certification, and ABA Beginning Hands-On Training. Her commitment has been recognized with a SEPTA Outstanding Special Education Teacher nomination (2024–2025), the Silverbrook Elementary Rocky Award (2022–2023), and multiple commendations for excellence in IEP facilitation and classroom leadership.

Molly MacDonald brings deep expertise, compassion, and professionalism to special education, creating supportive environments where students with diverse needs thrive.