ACHS Announces Christopher Speich as Campus Administrator

Christopher Speich assumed the role of campus administrator at Alexandria City High School (ACHS) on Jan. 17, 2023, after having served in this position in an acting role. As campus administrator, Speich acts on behalf of the executive principal in leading the campus of the Connected High School Network (CHSN). This position’s responsibilities include implementing the instructional program, ensuring its alignment with division regulations for curriculum design and the assessment and superior instructional delivery for the success of all students. The campus administrator also leads the daily operations of the campus in collaboration with the other CHSN campuses.

“I am very excited to have Mr. Speich officially leading the King Street Campus of ACHS as the campus administrator,” ACHS Executive Principal Peter Balas said. “His leadership experiences, relationships with students and staff and overall commitment to ensuring academic excellence make him the ideal fit for the ACHS King Street Campus. I also look forward to working with Mr. Speich as we continue to further the work of the High School Project and develop and refine innovative high school experiences for our Titans.”

Speich joined Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) in May of 2011. He has been serving as the lead administrator for specialized instruction at ACHS since 2021. Prior to holding this post, Speich worked in ACPS as an assistant principal, dean of students, teacher and coach. He holds degrees from The George Washington University and Radford University.