Hope Bennett
Teacher, Functional Life Skills
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.
Sydney Crawford
Teacher
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.
Cheryl Jackson
Teacher
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.
Robbie Loutsios
Teacher
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.
Lindsey Nelson
Resource Teacher for Special Education and English Learners
I was born in Washington D.C. and gratefully attended kindergarten, where I learned everything I needed to know about life.
Matthew Rickard
Teacher
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.
Jennifer Reynolds
Teacher
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.
Carolyn Riley
Teacher
I'm a minister, educator, coach, mentor, mother, and wife. I enjoy playing and watching sports.
Courtney Schlottman
Teacher
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.