“I love watching the empowerment that etiquette brings to the lives of young people”
My name is Ann Achiu and I am the director of Northern Virginia Junior Cotillion Fairfax and Arlington Chapters. I am a mother of four, grandmother of four, and have been working with children and teenagers for more than thirty years in many different capacities. I have been a cotillion director for the past twenty years.
Middle school and high school aged students are some of the best people that I have ever met. They have a genuine desire to grow and become. They are full of life, and they want to know what is expected of them. I have loved watching how etiquette can be empowering in the lives of young people.
When you know what to do and what is expected of you, there is a graciousness that follows.
Etiquette education:
- helps to build relationships.
- opens doors to opportunities that might otherwise remain shut.
- provides skills that encourage healthy self esteem and greater respect for others.
- affords the comfort that comes with knowledge in so many situations.
Won’t you join us! We have so much to share with you.
General registration for the 2026-2027 season opens March 2, 2026 at 8:00am!
I look forward to meeting you and your child!
Warm Wishes,
Northern Virginia Junior Cotillion 