First Grade Team

Our Mission is to provide your child with an education that will help them reach their full potential and become successful adults.

Team First Grade

Mrs. Altmann, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Lombardi, Mrs. Santini, Mrs. Werner, Mrs. West

Contact Information:

Mrs. Altmann

Hello! My name is Mrs. Altmann, although you can also call me Mrs. A.

I am a transplant from Northern Virginia about 4 years ago, although I taught in Virginia since 2016.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for almost 8 years and have a very sweet black lab named Yuki!

This is my 4th year at Supply! I like to cook, paint, read, and learn!

I am so excited about this upcoming school year, teaching 1st graders!

aaltmann@bcswan.net or on Class Dojo.

Mrs. West

Hi! My name is Debbie West and I have been happily teaching at Supply since 2009. I am excited for the opportunity to be your child’s 1st grade teacher and your partner in education. By working together, we will accomplish great things!

I love animals, children, family, God, nature, and reading! You can find my husband, my dog, and myself zooming all around Southport on our bikes or golf cart and sometimes even strolling around town on foot.

Thank you for entrusting your child to me. I’m looking forward to a fun filled memorable year!

ddwest@bcswan.net

Mrs. Lombardi

Hi! My name is Mrs. Lombardi and a native of Brunswick County. I am a graduate of UNCW and this is my 14th year teaching.

My husband and I have 3 children, Mason, Mariah and Caroline (our Goddaughter). Reading is my favorite subject to teach. I love to work in the garden, craft, read and Worship with my Church family.

Supply Elementary has a special place in my heart and your child will too!

mlombardi@bcswan.net

Mrs. Santini

Hi! My name is Kathy Santini! I have been teaching at Supply Elementary for 13 years.

Prior to moving to Brunswick County I was a special education teacher in Wake County for 4 years and I also taught preschool for 12 years.

I have been chosen as the Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026!

I have been married for 35 years and have two amazing children, Ally who is married to Gareth, and a son Vincent. My greatest joy is being Nana K to Noah!

I look forward to instructing your child this year!!!

ksantini@bcswan.net

Mrs. Hicks

Hi there! My name is Mrs. Hicks. I have recently moved to the area from Greensboro, NC. Having taught 31 years with 23 years in Kindergarten has been my joy! I've had experience in all grade levels K-5th and can't wait to teach first grade at Supply Elementary this year.

My husband, Marty, and I have been married 35 years this year! We have 3 grown children. Two daughters who are married and have 2 grand dogs each. My son is the youngest and still lives at home with us.

I love to minister to others at church, read, play games, and spend time with my family.

Something interesting about me is that I was born across the Pacific in Taipei, Taiwan and grew up there until I came to the USA for college. Both of my parents were missionaries.

shicks@bcswan.net

Mrs. Werner

I have been teaching for 20 years and this is my 3rd year teaching first grade.

After earning my Master's Degree in Elementary Education in New York, I went on to teach a variety of grades up through middle school in Virginia, Savannah G.A. and Rhode Island.

My husband and I have been married for 35 years and have three adult children. We have two poodles named Winston and Indigo. In my free time, I play tennis and love to read, go to the beach and most of all spend time with my family.

swerner@bcswan.net