Hi! I am Mrs. Beland-5th Grade Science

Meet Mrs. Beland
Originally from Massachusetts, I graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida in 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Coastal Environmental Science and History. After college, I returned to Massachusetts and worked as an elementary school special education aide for two years.

In 2019, I followed my heart back to Florida, where I taught Environmental Science and Marine Science at the high school level in St. Johns County for four years. I hold a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Middle Grades Science (5–9). This is now my third year teaching at Sigsbee, and I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful school community.

My husband is in the Coast Guard, and we feel incredibly lucky to live on such a beautiful island surrounded by a supportive and vibrant community.

Fun Facts About Me:

I love to travel! In recent years, I’ve visited the Galápagos Islands and Quito - Ecuador (Summer 2023), Florence, Rome, and Sorrento - Italy (Summer 2024), and most recently Killarney and Dublin -Ireland, followed by a hiking trip in Acadia National Park - Maine (Summer 2025).
I have an adorable two-year-old cat named Bella. Keep scrolling for a few Bella pictures.
I don’t drink coffee—water is my go-to!
In my free time, I enjoy baking, exploring, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving.
I’m obsessed with all things penguins! One of the highlights of my travels was seeing them in the wild in the Galápagos.