Leadership
Fairfax Scholars K-12 Global Campus is governed by the Board of Directors of the Fairfax Christian School.
Jo Thoburn, Founder & CEO
Mrs. Thoburn is the President and CEO of the Fairfax Christian School. Before being selected to head the Fairfax Christian School in 2001, Mrs. Thoburn owned several businesses in northern Virginia.
She has served on the board of directors and advisory boards for several non-profit organizations, both locally and internationally including the Board of Directors for the American International Recruitment Council and the Committee for Dulles.
She has written on education issues, American culture, and free enterprise. She has been a speaker at educational conferences and to parent and student groups in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
Joseph Sun, Dean of International Students
Mr. Joseph Sun has been on the Fairfax Christian School faculty since the fall of 2011. As Dean of International Students, Mr. Sun guides students and their parents through the admissions process and maintains contact with them throughout the academic year. Understanding the families’ aspirations and goals helps him facilitate the outcome they desire for their children. Mr. Sun and his wife Rebecca have two sons attending Fairfax Christian School since kindergarten. The Suns are members of the Chinese Christian Church in Northern Virginia and are all involved with various church choir programs. Mr. Sun studied at Virginia Tech.
Aaron Thurston, Fairfax Scholars Director
Mr. Thurston joined the Fairfax Christian School in the summer of 2009. A renaissance man, he has taught AP Government, AP US History, AP World History, AP Human Geography, AP Computer Science, Geography, Government, US History, World History, Biology, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, German I, German II, Accounting, American Culture, American Economic Freedom, English, ESL Grammar, ESL History, ESL Reading, Media Arts, and Physical Education. He has also taught middle school English, History, Math, and Science.
Mr. Thurston has coached for Boys’ Middle School Flag Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, and Girls’ Volleyball.
He graduated from Lynchburg College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with minors in Secondary Education and Political Science.
Darlene Thurston, Communications Director
Darlene Thurston is an experienced business professional and executive assistant with a diverse background in business management and operations, marketing, event sales, and coordination. Currently, Darlene oversees communications for The Fairfax Christian School and Fairfax Scholars.
Before serving as our Communications Director, Darlene was an Executive Assistant to Mrs. Thoburn, providing assistance and oversight of the administrative team and teaching staff.
Darlene played collegiate golf and holds a teaching certification as a PGA-certified golf professional. Darlene has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Methodist University with a minor in Professional Golf Management.