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5th Grade

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A photo of Anita Arms

Anita Arms

Teacher

anita.arms@apsva.us

I am from South Carolina.

An interesting fact about me is I ran competitively in middle school, high school, and also in college.

My favorite children’s book is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss.

My favorite place to visit is South Carolina, where I visit my mom and high school friends.

I feel included when I am involved, and working as a team.

I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of responsibility.

My hope for this school year is to help students understand the standards that are required, and also to build a positive, fun classroom.

My dream for this school year is to make lifelong memories of how learning can be fun.


A photo of Rebecca AylorRebecca Aylor

Teacher

rebecca.aylor@apsva.us

I am from Roanoke, Virginia.

An interesting fact about me is that I love watching and playing soccer.

My favorite children’s book is What Do you Do with an Idea written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom.

My favorite place to visit is anywhere I have not explored yet! I love to travel to new places!

I feel included when I am supported and encouraged with kindness.

I enjoy teaching students the C.A.R.E.S trait of Empathy.

My hope for this school year is to create a classroom community full of students who find the joy and excitement that learning has to offer every person!

My dream for this school year is that every student feels loved, safe, and welcomed when entering the classroom. My dream is that through this classroom home, every student feels successful and reaches their potential!


A photo of Isabel GleasonIsabel Gleason

Teacher

isabel.gleason@apsva.us

I am from Newtown, CT.

An interesting fact about me is my middle name is the same as my birthday month.

My favorite children’s book is The Day the Crayons Quit.

My favorite place to visit is Spain.

I feel included when people want to do activities together (ex. Pickle ball).

I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of Responsibility.

My hope for this school year is for all students to feel excited to come to school and make individual progress.

My dream for this school year is for all students to become responsible members of the community.


A photo of Heather KlandermanHeather Klanderman

Teacher

heather.klanderman@apsva.us

I am from Appleton, Wisconsin.

An interesting fact about me is that I love the Green Bay Packers!

My favorite children’s book is Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.

My favorite place to visit is the beach.

I feel included when others greet me by name and with a smile!

I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of self-control.

My hope for this school year is for all students to make individual progress.

My dream for this school year is for all students to become independent members of the community.


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