Grade 5 Team

Grade Five is a dynamic team with each teacher bringing their own unique styles, strengths, and passions to fifth grade.  It will be a year of blended interdisciplinary learning designed to ignite interest, engagement, curiosity, and wonder!! 

Jessica Sands' enthusiasm knows no bounds and her excitement for learning is contagious.  Math is her second language and she can turn anyone's confidence in the subject from low to soaring.  Teaching multiple strategies to solve complex problems and real-world application helps her students develop the same passion she has for mathematics.

Kyle Puzikov takes a deep dive into language during ELA.  Kyle loves getting her students to share their voices through writing and to know the joys of learning about the world around us through books.  

Brian Gentile joined fifth grade from third grade where, once again, many students coming to fifth have crossed paths with him. Brian is excited to help students grow their skills using multiple strategies, problem-solving, and a true curiosity about the subject matter.

These teachers work hard to share their gifts with the students they see each day.  Their goal is not to just teach subject matter, but to teach a true love for learning!