STAFF DIRECTORY
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ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
Tracy Jeffcott
Tracy Jeffcott
Acting Supervisor, Lower School K-5
Email: Tracy.Jeffcott@mcpsmd.net
MAIN OFFICE
MAIN OFFICE
Andrew Litwin
Andrew Litwin
IT System Specialist, K-12
Email: andrew.j.litwin@mcpsmd.net
My favorite thing about Virtual Learning is that it provides students with the opportunity to thrive in an environment that is suited to their needs.
Student Support
Student Support
ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TEACHER LEADERS
ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TEACHER LEADERS
Kacie Rottman
Kacie Rottman
Reading Specialist, Lower School K-5
Email: kacie.c.rottman@mcpsmd.net
Sharline Rene
Sharline Rene
Academic Intervention, Lower School K-5
Email: sharline.rene@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Knowing kids and families so well. You learn so much about the dynamic of a child's life and are able to each them in an environment where they feel most comfortable.
Jill Weller
Jill Weller
Academic Intervention, Lower School K-5
Email: jill.welter@mcpsmd.net
My favorite parts of virtual instruction are building relationships with students and their families as well as finding new ways to engage students to make learning fun.
MEDIA CENTER
MEDIA CENTER
Anita Hardy
Anita Hardy
Media Specialist, K-12
Email: anita.b.hardy@mcpsmd.net
Ellen Rahr
Ellen Rahr
Media Center Assistant, Lower School K-5
Email: ellen.rahr@mcpsmd.net
GRADE 1
GRADE 1
Lana Bartlett
(she/her)
Lana Bartlett
(she/her)
1st grade Teacher, team leader
Email: lana.bartlett@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Giving students (and families) that do not feel safe attending school in person the opportunity to have a positive virtual classroom environment where they are engaged and actively learning to grow both academically and socially.
Chad Dufour
Chad Dufour
1st grade Teacher
Email: chad.b.dufour@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Being able to use hands-on fun activities that although remote can keep the students engaged
Elizabeth Reagan
(she/her)
Elizabeth Reagan
(she/her)
1st grade Teacher
Email: elizabeth.a.lilley@mcpsmd.net
My favorite thing about teaching virtually is communicating with families and students and teaching my students different technology programs that meet their needs.
GRADE 2
GRADE 2
Megan Monti
Megan Monti
2nd grade Teacher, team leader
Email: Megan.J.Monti@mcpsmd.net
My favorite part about virtual instruction is finding creative ways to engage my students and getting them excited to come to school every single day. In the Virtual Academy, there is no limit to the fun you can have, such as virtual field trips, talent shows, lunch bunches and more!
Tracy Craemer
Tracy Craemer
2nd grade Teacher
Email: Tracy.A.Craemer@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: I was surprised at how well I got to know the kids and families.
Joni Osterhout
(she/her)
Joni Osterhout
(she/her)
2nd grade Teacher
Email: joni.e.osterhout@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Being in my students' homes every day virtually is a gift because I get to see not just them, but their families every school day. This helps me understand them and their learning styles better because I see them in that home environment in action.
GRADE 3
GRADE 3
Amy Eye
(she/her)
Amy Eye
(she/her)
3rd grade Teacher, team leader
Email: amy.m.eye@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Being able to have the students collaborate and building relationships with the students on zoom.
Sarah Ayoub
(she/her)
Sarah Ayoub
(she/her)
2nd grade Teacher
Email: sarah.r.ayoub@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Focusing on the teaching and planning for student achievement rather than the physical classroom.
Kristin Toms
(she/her)
Kristin Toms
(she/her)
3rd grade Teacher
Email: kristin.k.toms@mcpsmd.net
Online learning creates opportunities to innovate and create engaging learning experiences for students.
GRADE 4
GRADE 4
Rachel Carlson
(she/her)
Rachel Carlson
(she/her)
4th grade Teacher, team leader
Email: rachel.a.carlson@mcpsmd.net
Virtual teaching allows students to gain ownership and responsibility in their own learning. I also like how they do not have a teacher in front of them so they develop time management and control over their education.
Dominique Copes
Dominique Copes
4th grade Teacher
Email: dominique.a.copes@mcpsmd.net
My favorite part about being a MVA educator is that I get to help make learning more interactive for my students. Also, I love being able to build a sense of community through games, content, and laughter.
Hannah Srour
Hannah Srour
4th grade Teacher
Email: hannah.m.srour@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: I enjoy all the different ways of engaging learners online.
Lisset Morvis
(she/her)
Lisset Morvis
(she/her)
4th grade Teacher
Email: lisset.morvis@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Honing my digital skills, real time feedback on student work, reduced behavior interruptions, easier to communicate and conference with students.
GRADE 5
GRADE 5
Nancy Perry
(she/her)
Nancy Perry
(she/her)
5th grade Teacher, team leader
Email: nancy.j.perry@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: You have a window into the child's world. You can actually build great relationships with the kids. You and the students don't have the distractions that come along when being in the building.
Suzanne Herrod
(she/her)
Suzanne Herrod
(she/her)
5th grade Teacher
Email: suzanne.herrod@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: I love all of the technology. I have so many applications at my disposal to teach students and likewise, students have a plethora of alternatives to create and show what they know.
Tiffany Warner
(she/her)
Tiffany Warner
(she/her)
5th grade Teacher
Email: tiffany.n.warner@mcpsmd.net
My favorite thing about virtual learning besides teaching the content, is nurturing connections and building relationships with my students!
Hybrid Math Teachers
Hybrid Math Teachers
Karen Konrad
(she/her)
Karen Konrad
(she/her)
Math 4/5 & 5/6 Teacher
Email: Karen.Konrad@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Connections with students who may not have thrived in a physical building; developing technology/platforms in an organized, kid-friendly way; efficiency of school day, creative problem-solving
Natalie Stull
(she/her)
Natalie Stull
(she/her)
Math 5/6Teacher
Email: natalie.o.stull@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: I love getting to meet students from all over our county, instead of just from 1 city. Also, the opportunities for collaboration and family involvement are awesome!
Lauren Day
(she/her)
Lauren Day
(she/her)
Math 4/5 Teacher
Email: Lauren.E.Day@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Finding creative ways to teach the same concepts. Challenging myself to replicate the classroom experience virtually.
ARTS TEAM
ARTS TEAM
Angela Brame-Suggs
(she/her)
Angela Brame-Suggs
(she/her)
Art Teacher
Email: angela.brame-suggs@mcpsmd.net
I love using a variety of ways to create art from paper pencils to computer art. I also like using the world, our environment, various cultural experiences, etc. as inspiration for our artwork.
Krista DiBartolomeo
(she/her)
Krista DiBartolomeo
(she/her)
General Music Teacher
Email: krista.dibartolomeo@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Incorporating technology and being able to connect with students where they are more comfortable to be themselves.
Meryl Ludwig
(she/her)
Meryl Ludwig
(she/her)
Physical Education Teacher
Email: meryl.s.ludwig@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: I have found very engaging and meaningful activities for the students. My students have done great and love my virtual lessons.
Rebecca Destefanis
Rebecca Destefanis
General Music/Instrumental Music Teacher
Email: Rebecca.M.Destefanis@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: I really liked finding and using all of the online resources available for music.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD)
Ilene Fox
Ilene Fox
ELD Teacher
Email: Ilene.A.Fox@mcpsmd.net
My favorite thing about teaching virtually is really getting to know my students and their families. Being in my students' homes each day provides valuable opportunities to build and maintain strong relationships.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Melissa Lichter
(she/her)
Melissa Lichter
(she/her)
Resource Teacher Special Education (RTSE), K-12
Email: melissa.b.lichter@mcpsmd.net
Sarah McKinley
(she/her)
Sarah McKinley
(she/her)
Resource Teacher Special Education
Email: sarah.mckinley@mcpsmd.net
Amanda Hanagan
Amanda Hanagan
Special Education Teacher
Email: amanda.g.hanagan@mcpsmd.net
My favorite thing about Virtual Teaching is being able to connect with students and families from all over the county. Also, providing families the opportunity to receive high quality education from the comfort of their home.
Gabriela Mejia
Gabriela Mejia
Special Education Teacher
Email: Gabriela.N.Mejia@mcpsmd.net
Favorite part of virtual instruction: Having a better understanding of students home life. Brought better connections with students and parents. Students become more self-reliant.
Renee Johnson
(she/her/hers)
Renee Johnson
(she/her/hers)
ALO Teacher
Email: renee.b.johnson@mcpsmd.net
Favorite thing about Virtual Teaching: I love the ability to be innovative and creative using various technologies to engage and educate students!
Pushkala Krishnamoorthy
(she/her)
Pushkala Krishnamoorthy
(she/her)
Special Education Paraeducator
Sarah Zsak
(she/her)
Sarah Zsak
(she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Email: sarah.l.zsak@mcpsmd.net
Favorite thing about teleservice: Being able to connect more with families. This helps students carry over new skills into their home and other settings.
Montgomery Virtual Academy
Montgomery Virtual Academy
15 W. Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland
15 W. Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland
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