Special Education

I am from Southern Maryland, but now I live 1 mile away from DHMS! I graduated from Towson University in 2023. I love to try new restaurants and run in my free time.

Originally from New Jersey, I have taught in 3 other states, and just about every grade level. I realized in high school that I wanted to be teacher and received my bachelor of science degree in special education from Long Island University. Later I received a Master of Education from the University of Maryland. In my spare time I love hanging out with my family, including our cats. I also love reading and being outdoors.

I was born and raised in Rochester, NY. I moved to Arlington after I graduated college at SUNY Brockport in 2022. I have three cats: Pia, Fozzy, and Bo. Some hobbies I have include cooking, photography, and traveling. My favorite genre of books to read are mystery and fantasy.

I grew up in Southern California. I have worked in government, business, and education. My husband and I most enjoy hiking with our grown children and our two Labrador Retrievers. My professional passions include teaching reading, understanding how the human brain learns as well as reading, writing, and discussing good stories.

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I have lived all over the U.S. and taught in many states. My wife and I met in college and have 2 children, Jackson and Ellena. We also have a mini dachshund. I enjoy playing sports and being outdoors. I have played basketball for as long as I can remember. We love to travel and have been all over the world. Listening to music and reading to my son is something we do every night and I love it.

I am in my 9th year of teaching, but this is my first in Virginia. I have also taught middle and high school math in Washington State, Florida, and Australia. I am so appreciative of how welcoming the DHMS community has been and am looking forward to a great year!

I was born in Washington D.C. and gratefully attended kindergarten, where I learned everything I needed to know about life.

I was born and raised in Fairfax County. I attended Bishop O'Connell High School, right down the street from DHMS. I then attended James Madison University, where I majored in Exceptional Education and minored in Special Education. I have taught since 2022. I have played sports my entire life but since graduating have started running marathons in my free time.

I am a new teacher supporting 7th grade. I graduated with my MEd from university and have been teaching for nearly three decades. I have a husband (who is a high school English teacher) and a fur baby named Chewbacca. I love the Hunger Game series, painting landscapes, and participating in community theatre as an actor, singer, and dancer. I am so happy to be here at DHMS.

I'm a minister, educator, coach, mentor, mother, and wife. I enjoy playing and watching sports.

I am originally from Pennsylvania and moved down to Virginia for a teaching job. I went to Bloomsburg University in PA where I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I enjoy visiting family, reading, going to concerts, and listening to music.