Mrs. DiGrande
& Mrs. Ellsworth

Hello! I’m Mrs. DiGrande.  I am so excited to be one of your 2nd grade teachers this year! 

This will be my 16th year of teaching and my 11th year teaching 2nd grade in Naples.  I grew up in Garrison, NY.  I was a dancer and a cheerleader.  I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St. Bonaventure University.  Go Bonas!  After graduating, I moved to Maine and taught kindergarten and first grade for the first 5 years of my career.   I live in Canandaigua with my husband, our six year old daughter and our chocolate lab.  I love to write stories about my family so you’ll be hearing all about them.  I can’t wait to meet you soon and hear all of your stories! 

Hello! I’m Mrs. Ellsworth.  I am so thrilled to be one of your 2nd grade teachers this year! This will be my fourth year as part of the Naples Elementary family. I live in Naples with my husband, our two Bernese Mountain Dogs Fergus and Fraser, and our cat Duchess. I grew up in Bloomfield and I absolutely love the finger lakes region. I attended SUNY Brockport for my bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me curled up with an excellent book or hiking one of the many waterfalls around us. I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!