6th Grade
Mrs. Brown
I have had the privilege of teaching at Lakeview for the past 16 years. I attended Youngstown State University where I received my degree in Middle Childhood Education with specialties in Mathematics and Social Studies. I have since obtained my Master’s Degree at YSU as well in Educational Administration. I love my job and enjoy teaching. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I have been married to my husband for 11 years and we have a 8 year old son. My son is a student in the district as well. I am an employee and a parent; therefore, I try my best to be accommodating and understanding in both roles. I believe in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child. I am honored to be a part of your child’s education and development. I am looking forward to a great year with your child.
jamie.brown@lakeviewlocal.org
Mrs. DiIullo
Coffee is my fuel, teaching is my game.
I love to travel, especially to the beach! If I’m not spending time with my family, I’m probably at a country music concert.
Although I am a graduate of Howland High School, I am very enthusiastic to be joining the Lakeview Bulldog team! I am also a graduate of Youngstown State University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Childhood Education. Go Guins! I’m excited to share my passions of Math and English Language Arts with so many 5th graders as well as joining such a great school district. Go Bulldogs!
mariah.diIullo@lakeviewlocal.org
Miss. Fenstermaker
I am a graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Childhood Education. I graduated from Bristol High School but am thrilled to become a Bulldog! Outside of school and teaching, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family and friends, cooking/baking, and exploring new places.
This year I will be teaching 6th grade English Language Arts. I’m excited to help your child improve their reading and writing skills! I look forward to a great school year with you and your child! Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Sydney.Fenstermaker@lakeviewlocal.org
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Mrs. Graeser
I have been teaching Gateway since August of 1990- yes I am teaching the second generation for at least two families. I graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, and got an Elementary Education Degree from Grove City College. I have a Master's Degree in Reading from Westminster College and became certified to teach Gifted through Ashland University. Although the curriculum and the kids have changed over the years, it continues to be my desire to challenge and enrich the lives of these identified gifted or high achieving students.
I have been married to Joe since 1975. We have been blessed with two adult children who have married and given us six grandchildren. We love piano recitals, Sunday afternoon soccer marathons, tee ball, youth theater, and taking them to Disney World. We have taught Sunday School to two and three-year-olds for more than 25 years (so we are on the second generation there too.) We love the small group that meets at our house each month and the women's book club that meets weekly during the summer.
I think of Gateway as a deep pool. Some students have been thrown in and will swim immediately, some will struggle, some will refuse to kick their feet and need to be pulled up from the bottom. In any case, I have no intention of letting anyone drown.
barb.graeser@lakeviewlocal.org
Mrs. Kindle
I love teaching science because it encourages students to discover new elements about their world. It is a discipline where students learn through hands on activities and can test their own hypothesis. In seventh grade science we will develop problem solving skills and establish a foundation for understanding the natural world.
I earned my B.S. in Middle Childhood Education from Y.S.U. and my Masters in Education Leadership from the University of Cincinnati. I taught in Youngstown for five years, before joining the staff at Lakeview in 2007. I married my high school sweetheart in 1981, and we now have four adult children. We are a close military family who strongly believes in “God, Family, and Country.” “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
belinda.kindle@lakeviewlocal.org
Mr. Kovacs
I have had the privilege of teaching at Lakeview for the past 20 years. I attended Youngstown State University where I received my degree in Elementary Education. I have since obtained my Master’s Degree at YSU as well in Educational Administration. I have also coached various sports while teaching in the district. I am looking forward to a great year with your child.
david.kovacs@lakeviewlocal.org
Ms. Vitale
I am a graduate of Youngstown State University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Middle Childhood Math and Science Education. I am beginning my third year in education. During my first year, I worked with Weathersfield Local Schools at Seaborn Elementary. In 2021/2022, I worked at Warren City Schools as a 6th grade math and science teacher. I am excited to begin my journey with Lakeview as the 5-8 STEM teacher and as the Junior High cheer coach! I am looking forward to the school year and becoming part of the Lakeview community
Miranda.Vitale@lakeviewlocal.org
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