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A photo of Catherine GarveyCatherine Garvey

Teacher

catherine.garvey@apsva.us

I am from Northern Virginia.

A fun or interesting fact about me is that I love to cook and find new, yummy recipes.

My favorite children’s book is Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey.

My favorite place to visit is Hawaii.

I feel included when I am asked to share my ideas with others.

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

My hope for the school year is that my students develop a love for creating new friendships.

My dream for the school year is that my students will continue growing into bright, confident and loving people!


A photo of Marcie WilliamsMarcie Williams

Kindergarten Assistant

marcia.williams@apsva.us

I am from White Lake, Michigan.

An interesting fact about me is that I lived in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a year.

My favorite children’s book is Rocket Learns to Read by Tad Hill.

My favorite place to visit is France.

I feel included when I am surrounded by old (and new) friends.

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

My hope for this school year is to become connected with my students.

My dream for this school year is that my Kindergarten Explorers develop a love of reading.


A photo of Kathryn GrayKathryn Gray

Teacher

kathryn.gray@apsva.us

I am from Arlington, Virginia.

A fun fact about me is that I have lived on five continents.

My favorite children’s book is Verdi by Janell Cannon.

My favorite place to visit is the woods.

I feel included when people are kind and enjoy talking with me.

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

My hope for this school year is to find out what kind of books each of my students likes best.

My dream for this school year is to have a super classroom library.


A photo of Lindsay LevyLindsay Levy

Kindergarten Assistant

lindsay.levy@apsva.us

I am from Arlington, Virginia.

An interesting fact about me is that I love to garden.

My favorite children’s book is Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.

My favorite place to visit is Lake Groton in Groton, Vermont.

I feel included when people actively listen to my ideas.

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

My hope for this school year is to make a lasting connection with each learner in my classroom.

My dream for this school year is to encourage each learner to feel a positive attitude about school.


A photo of Mallary HughesMallary Hughes

Teacher

mallary.hughes@apsva.us

I am from Northern Virginia.

A fun fact about me is that I grew up moving around the country every few years since my father was in the military.

My favorite children’s book is How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers.

My favorite place to visit is the library because then I can truly go anywhere!

I feel included when people ask for my opinion and then use whole body listening to hear what I have to say.

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

My hope for this school year is to get to know each of my students personally and build a caring classroom community where every member feels valued and safe.

My dream for this school year is to support all of my students as they work to accomplish their hopes and dreams for the year.


A photo of Lee ThorsenLee Thorsen

Kindergarten Assistant

lee.thorsen@apsva.us

I am from Northern Virginia.

An interesting fact about me is that I am the only person in my family who loves roller coasters.

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

My favorite place to visit is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

I feel included when I spend time with my family and friends.

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

My hope for this school year is that our Kindergarteners make new friends in our classroom and within the Discovery community.

My dream for this school year is that our students love coming to school to learn each day.