Mr. Jesse Cleaver
TJES Principal
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 540-967-0492 (extension 3011)

Greetings TJ Families!

I'm excited to start my 7th year at Thomas Jefferson and my second as Principal.  Before coming to TJ, I  taught Mathematics for 12 years at Louisa County High School where I also served as an assistant football coach and in various leadership roles.  I received my B.S. in Mathematics Education from Juniata College and my M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from George Mason University.  

I'm originally from a small rural town in Pennsylvania but have been a resident of Louisa County for the past 18 years and am proud to call it home.  My wife, Jessica, is a teacher in the county and my 3 kids, Cole, Ava, and Ty are LCPS students with Cole in 7th  grade, Ava in 5th grade, and Ty in 2nd grade.  When I'm not at school you may find me on a local baseball or softball field watching my kids play or coaching.  

I look forward to partnering with you to provide our Patriots with a world-class education.  Please don't hesitate to contact me via phone or email ([email protected]) if I can be of assistance.

Only Together, We Are TJES! 

Jesse Cleaver, M.Ed.

Ms. Brittany Anderson
TJES Assistant Principal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-967-0492 (extension 3012)

Hello TJ Families!

I am overjoyed to have the honor of serving as your assistant principal again this year! This will be my second year as an administrator, and my 10th year at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. I received my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Preparation and my Master of Science in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University. I also received an endorsement from Longwood University in Administration and Supervision. 

As a Louisa County native and LCPS graduate, I truly value the familial atmosphere and continued support I have received at TJ as an educator, and I look forward to working with all of you to continue guiding our Patriots along their unique paths to success. I will continue building upon the success of our school by supporting our students and staff in reaching their maximum potential and maintaining a positive, engaging, and safe school environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional needs of all. I will also work diligently with our administration, staff, students, families, and community to carry out the mission and vision of TJ and LCPS. I am committed to serving our school as we continue providing students with high-quality experiences that cater to the academic, social, and 5Cs skills they will need to be successful. Outside of serving our Patriots, I enjoy reading, writing, playing video games, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

I look forward to working with you as we continue “guiding our students along their unique paths to success!” Please feel free to contact me by phone or email, and I would be happy to assist with any of your needs. Only Together,
We are TJES!

Ms. Katie Jones
TJES Administrative Intern
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-967-0492 (extension 3013)

Dear Patriot Families,

I am beyond excited to return to TJ this year as your Administrative Intern. I first became a “Patriot” in 1993 as a Thomas Jefferson Elementary School student making this privilege all the more special to me. I have made my goal to help our students love Thomas Jefferson as much as I did when I was a child.

Before coming to TJES, I was the Administrative Intern at Louisa County Middle School (LCMS) from 2021-2023, before which, I taught a combination of Special Education Mathematics, math resource, self-contained functional academics, math remediation, and summer school classes for ten years at LCMS and in Henrico County. I also served as the Special Education Department Chair and Child Study Chair, in addition to various other leadership roles. I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) with a concentration in Special Education, followed by my Master of Science Degree in Special Education from Longwood University. I later added an endorsement to my master’s degree, also at Longwood, in School Leadership and Supervision. 

My love for Mineral, VA, as my hometown, has never wavered. I chose to return to Louisa County with my husband, Brent, after teaching in Henrico for three years to raise our daughters, Lily (fourth grade) and Charley (first grade). When not at school, I enjoy reading, biking, live theater and music, supporting my children and their interests, volunteering in my church, and enjoying the outdoors.
I am proud to serve our Patriots to my greatest capacity and consider myself a servant-leader. My love for our community is the seed that nurtures my desire to help it grow and see it flourish. As we begin a new school year, I look forward to having the opportunity to collaborate with each family in guiding your Patriots along their unique path to success.