Mentor Teachers

Mrs. Bardoe - 10 years of teaching  

Pre-K

Certified in:  

• Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Generalist

• National Board Certified 

Contact Information:  samantha.bardoe@pgcps.org  

Mrs. McGowan-12 years of teaching

Kindergarten 

• Early Childhood Education (PK-3)

• Reading (K-12)

• Curriculum and Instruction

Contact Information:  Tara.Schemmel@pgcps.org   

Mrs. Bey - Over 20 years of teaching  

First Grade

Certified in:  

• Elementary Education (Grade 1-6)

• Reading Specialist (K-12)

• Special Education

Contact Information:  Yasmin.Bey@pgcps.org 

Ms. Cornelius - 4 years of teaching  

First Grade

Certified in:  

• Elementary Education (Grade 1-6)

• Curriculum Instruction and Assessment

Contact Information:  Kiara.Cornelius@pgcps.org 

Ms. Nicholson- 10 years of teaching

Second Grade

Certified in:

• Early Childhood and Special Education (K-3)

• Reading Education (K-12)

• Administration and Supervision (K-12)

• School Leadership

Contact information: Candace.Nicholson@pgcps.org 

Mrs. Smith- 38 1/2 years of teaching

Fifth Grade

Certified in:

• Elementary Education Grades 1-6

• Administration and Supervision K-13

 Contact Information: Malvery.Smith@pgcps.org