Justin is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education, earning a master’s degree in public education leadership. He received his B.A. in political theory and constitutional democracy from Michigan State University in 2006. He served for six years on the Safe Schools Advisory Council and three years on the Regional Special Education Board. 

Justin began his educational career in Prince William County Public Schools in the fall of 2007 as a 7th-grade civics and economics teacher at Woodbridge Middle School. He was also chosen to help pilot Prince William County Public Schools’ same-gender teaching program. During his three years at Woodbridge, Justin served as the assistant football coach, assistant track coach, head track coach, and advisor to the school drama program. Additionally, he represented the 7th grade each year on Principals Advisory Council.

Looking for a new experience and the opportunity to teach traditional co-ed classrooms, Justin transferred from Woodbridge to Gainesville Middle School, where he taught 8th-grade Civics and Economics for three years. During his time at Gainesville, he was recognized by the local press for his 2012 presidential election project, and for motivating his former students to engage in local politics.

Justin is married to Lori Spitzer-Wilk, a 17-year veteran teacher at Forest Park High School. Together, they have two sons who attend Prince William County Schools, Dominic and Jackson. Justin is active with the local autism community, a former member of PWC-SEPTA, and a former member of both Ashland Elementary’s Purple Star and DEI Committees.