The Falls Church City Public Schools Business in Education (BIE) Partnership announces the recognition of the following Community Partners. These businesses made significant contributions to FCCPS school programs through partnerships with teachers, students, staff members, parent-teacher associations, athletic, choral and band booster associations and the Falls Church Education Foundation.

School partnerships rely on individuals and organizations sharing their expertise with the schools in numerous ways. This year’s honorees are shining examples of how that shared expertise is beneficial to the schools and the entire community.

FCCPS is grateful for their generosity and ongoing commitment.

38NorthStudio is a creative sound and music production studio located in the City of Falls Church.  Owners Buddy Speir and Sarah Marks have supported the Meridian High School Music Department by hosting students to record songs in a professional setting and teaching them how to use sound mixing equipment. Buddy Speir is a graduate of George Mason High School.

Moore Architects, PC is a full-service architecture firm led by Charlie Moore, a City of Falls Church resident, George Mason High School Alumnus and parent of 3 children who attend Falls Church City Public Schools.  Moore Architects has been an ardent supporter of the Falls Church Education Foundation, sponsoring the annual Gala and Auction and Home and Garden Tour. Charlie and members of his team have also shared their experience and insight to students as part of the Meridian High School Career Fair.

The Biscuit Factory is an award-winning, full-service documentary production company based in the City of Falls Church.  Producer/Director/Writer Molly Hermann is a Falls Church City resident and parent of 2 children who attend Falls Church City Public Schools.  The Biscuit Factory produced the documentary “One Pill Can Kill” and screened it for free for all Meridian High School students and parents.  They also created videos for the Falls Church Education Foundation Virtual Gala and Class of 2020 graduation video during the pandemic.  Molly has spoken to the Meridian Entrepreneur’s Club and been interviewed by students for Women’s History Month.  She also started a community food pantry at Jessie Thackrey Preschool.

Balanced Female Fitness is a fitness business located in the City of Falls Church.  Owner Jeanine Bonds is a resident of Falls Church and has 2 children who attend Falls Church City Public Schools.  Co-Owner Lauren Surber is a first grade teacher in nearby Fairfax County.  Balanced Female Fitness has supported FCCPS staff members by offering free classes and discounts on fitness memberships and by sponsoring Falls Church Education Foundation events:  the Home & Garden Tour, Annual Gala and Auction and the Run for the Schools.  Jeanine and Lauren wake up early to lead the Run for the Schools participants in warm-ups before the event.  

Integrity Tire & Auto Repair is a full service automotive repair shop located in the City of Falls Church.  Owner Chris Fedora has been a gracious supporter of GIVE Day, provided coupons and auction items for FCCPS events, and financial sponsorship of the Falls Church Education Foundation Run for the Schools, Little City Scramble and Annual Gala and Auction.  Students from Meridian High School learn from the best while job shadowing Chris and his staff.

Pimmit Hills Pollinator Company is a small landscaping company based just outside of the City of Falls Church, focusing on creating pollinator habitats.  Owner Henry Cauley partnered with the Meridian High School Sustainability Program by donating plants and overseeing the installation of a “Pollinator Garden” on the grounds of the school.  Pimmit Hills Pollinator Company also sponsored the Falls Church Education Foundation Home and Garden Tour.

Ryan & Wetmore, PC  is a small, but mighty accounting firm with 3 locations in Virginia and Maryland.  Co-Founder Mike Wetmore is a resident of the City of Falls Church and longtime supporter of the Meridian High School Career Series.  Mike has shared his career path and experience with many students over the years and recently provided a series of videos promoting the benefits of being a CPA and joining the “Coolest Profession on Earth”.  

Harvey's Neighborhood Restaurant opened its doors in the City of Falls Church in March 2022.  Owner Thomas Harvey has a welcoming personality and has already supported numerous organizations in the community, to include Falls Church City Public Schools and the Falls Church Education Foundation.  Harvey’s and The Neighborhood Barber Shop hosted a unique fundraising event in July called the “Battle of Broad Street” with proceeds benefiting FCEF.  Thomas spoke about his career and experience in the food and beverage industry to students from Meridian High School.

These honorees join a distinguished list of partners who have been recognized since 2009.