Welcome to Third Grade! We are looking forward to sharing an exciting and productive year together! Third grade will introduce new challenges and accomplishments while enhancing personal growth, social development, and an enriched learning environment. Hooray for Third Grade! 🤟🏼
Meet the 3rd Grade Team
DES Third Grade Teachers from left to right:
Mrs. Lauren Rivera, Mrs. Gina Gilmore, Ms. Sasha Pabis, and Mrs. Lauren Alex (L.A.) Chase-Boland
Gina Gilmore
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Deaf Education
Master of Arts Degree in Deaf Education
Certifications/Credentials:
Florida Teaching Certification - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (K-12)
Florida Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)
Florida Teaching Certification - Special Education (K-12)
English for Speaking of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
2020 FSDB District Teacher of the Year
10 years of teaching at FSDB
Sasha Pabis
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and Deaf Education (K-12)
ASL Minor
Master of Arts Degree in Deaf Education (K-12)
Certifications/Credentials:
Florida Teaching Certification - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (K-12)
Florida Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)
English for Speaking of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Lauren Rivera
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and Deaf Education (K-12)
Certifications/Credentials:
Florida Teaching Certification - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (K-12)
Florida Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)
English for Speaking of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
2009 FSDB District Teacher of the Year
2016 DES Teacher of the Year
20 years of teaching at FSDB
Lauren Alex (L.A.) Chase-Boland
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Deaf Education (K-12)
Master of Arts Degree in Deaf Education (K-12)
Certifications/Credentials:
Florida Teaching Certification - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (K-12)
Florida Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)
English for Speaking of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
10 years of teaching *9 years at FSDB*