Hi there! I am Kerry McGovern and I am excited for another great year in 2nd grade! I earned my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from Miami University and my Master's in Human Development from the University of Maryland. This year I will be working towards becoming a National Board Certified teacher. I grew up right down the road in Darnestown and now live in Rockville. I enjoy reading, working out, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends. This will be my 13th year teaching in MCPS and my 4th year at KP. It's going to be a great year! 

Hello! My name is Gabby Simala. It’s nice to meet you! I am excited to start another year at KP. I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and have a Masters in Instructional Technology from UMGC. I completed my student-teaching internship at KP and have been working in second grade ever since! I grew up and continue to live in Olney, MD. I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, cooking with my mom, and listening & singing along to every type of music. My favorite getaway is Bethany Beach, DE.

Hi! I am Andrew Walker and I am excited for another year in 2nd grade! I grew up in Frederick County and I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am also working towards becoming  a National Board Certified teacher this year. This is my 8th year at KP! I started here as a long-term substitute and have moved around between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. I love being outside, swimming, gardening, baking, and spending time with my friends. Let's have a terrific year!

Hello! My name is Kiersten Willis. I am very excited to start another year at KP! I have my Bachelor's and Master's degree in Elementary Education. I taught for 11 years before taking time off to spend with our children and this is now my 9th year at KP! I live in the neighborhood and our children went here to KP! Our daughter Grace is now a senior at The University of Georgia and our son Johnny is a senior at Georgetown Prep. I love to do yoga, go on long walks and travel with my family.

I'm looking forward to a great year! 

Hi there, my name is Ms. Avelar and I am excited to be interning in Mr. Walker's classroom this year! I am currently a senior at the University of Maryland and will be earning my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I grew up in Montgomery County and last spring I interned in 4th grade at Olney ES. During my free time, I enjoy baking, spending time with my family and friends and being outside. I can't wait to have an amazing year together!