Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

	Kindergarten Team
. . Ms. Blackwell	This is my 7^th year of teaching Kindergarten at Kate Waller Barrett and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I grew up in Massachusetts on a dairy farm and moved to Virginia upon graduating from college. I graduated from Lynchburg College with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and have just recently completed my Master’s Degree in Literacy at George Mason University. This past summer I bought my first house and am having a great time fixing it up and making it into a cozy home for myself and my three cats. When I’m not working on the house, I enjoy running, reading, cooking new recipes, painting, and several other arts and crafts. Email: blackwellcl@staffordschools.net .
. Ms. Bush	. Megan Bush is a Kindergarten teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary. Miss Bush attended Niagara University in Niagara Falls, New York were she recieved a BFA and M.S.Ed. She loves theatre and teaches the drama section of Tiger Club at school. Miss Bush is excited to work with such a great group of students and staff! Email: bushme@staffordschools.net
. Mrs. Dosser	Laura Dosser has been teaching Kindergarten for 10 years. She received her elementary teaching degree at Columbus State University, GA while stationed at Fort Benning with her husband who is in the Air Force. She has lived and taught in Alabama, Texas, and North Carolina. Laura is from a small town in Upstate New York that is located on the St. Lawrence River bordering Canada. She has been married for 17 years and has a wonderful three year old daughter. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. She is excited to be a part of the Barrett Team and looks forward to a very successful year. Email: dosserls@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Maiwald
Mrs. Reigleman	. My name is Christine Reigleman. I have been teaching at Kate Waller Barrett for five years. During those years I have taught two years in second grade and three years in kindergarten. Prior to teaching at Barrett, I was a substitute teacher in Pennslyvania for three years where I taught grades one through six. I was born and raised in Northwestern Pennslyvania where I earned my bachelors degree from Slippery Rock University in December of 2001. In August of 2004 I left my home in Pennsylvania to move to Stafford. Since my move I have married my husband Ryan and we recently bought our first home. Email: reiglemancn@staffordschools
. Mrs. Williams	My name is Sherry Williams. While this will be my first year teaching at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School, I have taught for a total of twenty three years. For the past seventeen years I taught at another Stafford County elementary school, and held positions teaching not only kindergartners, but also students with developmental delays and learning disabilities. Before relocating to the Stafford area I taught for five years in Harrisonburg Virginia. I received an undergraduate degree in elementary education from Glenville State College in West Virginia. I also have a Master’s degree in special education from James Madison University. I currently live in Stafford County with my husband JB, our two daughters, and our dogs Nestle and Cookie. Email: swilliams1@staffordschools.net
	First Grade Team
. Ms. Christi
. Mrs. Chappell	. Sara Chappell began her teaching career in 1975 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State University. Later in her career she completed her Masters degree in Instructional Technology at George Mason University. She holds teaching licenses in three states; Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia. Mrs. Chappell became a National Board Certified Teacher in 2002. She currently enjoys teaching kindergartners at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary. Mrs. Chappell and her family moved to Virginia in 1992. She has three grown children who attended Stafford Schools. Email: schappell@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Evans	I am Kathy Evans and I have taught kindergarten for fourteen years. I attended college at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. I taught for nine years and then became a stay-at-home mom for three boys and a Marine Corp husband. We decided to retire in Stafford and I was very excited to get back into teaching when Barrett Elementary opened. Email: evanska@staffordschools.net
Ms. Courtney	My name is Ms. Courtney and I am a first year teacher here at K.W. Barrett Elementary. I spent the past 2 years getting my Master's in Education from SUNY Fredonia in Fredonia, NY. While completing my master's, I worked as a pre-kindergarten teacher. Before that, I student taught and substitute taught in grades k-2. I spent most of my childhood in Hamburg, NY but moved to Fredonia for undergraduate and graduate school. I have family in Bumpass, VA and Leesburg, VA and look forward to settling in my new townhouse with my three cats as well as getting to know Stafford County! Email: courtneyjm@staffordschools.net
. Mrs. Padgett	. Lisa Padgett is in her seventh year in Stafford County. She began her career here at Barrett as the full time guidance counselor for the first four years. Most recently she jumped back into the classroom where she has been thrilled to teach 2^nd grade since 2006. She comes to Virginia from Long Island, New York where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the State University of New York College at Old Westbury and a Master of Science in School Counseling from Long Island University – C.W. Post/Brentwood Campus. Mrs. Padgett was married in the fall of 2006 and shares her home in the City of Fredericksburg with her husband Ron and their three cats, Ziggy, Jack and Othello. "It’s All About Kids" Email: paredeslm@staffordschools.net
. Mrs. Wright .	. Mrs. Wright has a Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood College. She teaches first grade at Barrett Elementary. This is her fourth year teaching at Barrett. Prior to coming to Stafford County she taught for ten years at an elementary school in Prince William County. Mrs. Wright is married with two sons. She enjoys scrapbooking, reading and spending time at the beach. She is looking forward to a wonderful 2008-2009 school year. Email: wrightwa@staffordschools.net
	Second Grade Team

Mrs. Patterson	Mrs. Patterson is a second grade teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School. She holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Western Michigan University. She also minored in Mathematics and Language Arts. Mrs. Patterson is originally from Orland Park, Illinois and enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She moved to Stafford with her husband, who is a history teacher at Mountain View High School. She is loving married life and Stafford! Mrs. Patterson is very excited for her first year a part of the Barrett team! GO WHITE TIGERS! Email: pattersonam@staffordschools.net
Ms. Lawthers	Erica Lawthers is excited to experience her first year at Barrett Elementary as a second grade teacher! She is originally from the Philadelphia area and graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood. She is currently living in Stafford and enjoying her time getting to know the great staff as well as her students! Email: lawtherser@staffordschools.net
Ms. Morelli	Ms. Morelli is ecstatic about beginning the year in second grade! This is Ms. Morelli’s first year teaching at Kate Waller Barrett. Ms. Morelli has recently relocated from Rochester, New York. There, Ms. Morelli earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education and also in Childhood Education. Ms. Morelli received her Bachelor’s Degree from The State University at Brockport. Ms. Morelli is looking forward to a wonderful year! Email: morelliaa@staffordschools.net
. Ms. Spiker	.
Mrs. Church	I am so excited for my first year at Barrett Elementary as a Second grade teacher. Although I grew up in New Jersey, I have been a resident of the Fredericksburg area for almost a decade. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary liberal studies with minors in French and Elementary Education from James Madison University. I also received my Masters degree in Teaching from James Madison University (Go Dukes!). I love to travel, be outdoors, and scrapbook. As of this summer, I am a newlywed!! My husband and I reside in the city of Fredericksburg. Email: churchej@staffordschools.net
Ms. Miller	Kimberly Miller is pleased to join the Barrett Team as a Second Grade Teacher. She has her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington. She also received her Masters in Elementary Education from UMW. Kim is a native to Virginia, living in the state her entire life. Kim is looking forward to a wonderful year of learning and fun. Email: millerka@staffordschools.net
	Third Grade Team
Ms. Nelson	Christian Nelson is delighted to be a new addition to the B.E.S.T Barrett Team, as at third Grade teacher. She has her bachelors from Michigan State University in the areas of Special Education-Deaf Education, Elementary Education and Language Arts. Christian is originally from Michigan. However she is enjoying her new home here in Virginia. She is looking forward to an AMAZING year of learning, growth and fun. Email: nelsoncj@staffordschools.net
Miss Heaney	Miss Brianne Heaney is originally from Brockport, New York. She recently received her Master's Degree in Childhood and Special Education through St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. Prior to that she attended St. Bonaventure University in New York. Email: heaneybt@staffordschools.net
. Mr. Gulcin	This is my first year at Barrett Elementary and what better school to start my career than here. I am originally from the Cleveland, Ohio (go Cavs!) area and a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College where I received my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am looking forward to a great year filled with learning and good times with my students and colleagues. Email: gulcinbr@staffordschools.net
Ms. Parker	Autumn Parker is a third grade teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting from Liberty University and is currently working on her Masters of Education at the University of Mary Washington. Before beginning her teaching career at Barrett last year, Autumn worked in public relations in New York City and Washington, D.C. She is eager for another wonderful year at Barrett! Email: parkerar@staffordschools.net .
Ms. Strausser	Ms. Strausser is ecstatic about starting her first year here at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary! Before coming to Barrett, Ms. Strausser taught for 2 years in Pennsylvania and a year in Maryland. She is a graduate of West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania where she received a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. Ms. Strausser is loving Virginia and teaching 3rd graders! Email: strausserbm@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Whaley	Sandra Whaley began her teaching career in 1994 after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida. She holds teaching certificates in Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, and Virginia. She has taught kindergarten through fourth grade and currently teaches third grade at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary. Mrs. Whaley moved to Virginia in December 2008 with her husband and son. Email: whaleysc@staffordschools.net
	Fourth Grade Team
Mr. Jasiota	This is my second year teaching in Stafford County Public Schools after a move from Northwest Pennsylvania. I attended Juniata College in Central Pennsylvania, where I studied elementary and special education. I was able to participate in a number of wonderful field experiences in which I was able to administer my own lessons and daily schedules. Also, at Juniata, I was a proud member of the Men’s Basketball team for four years and was a part of the most successful team in school history. I am eager to begin my career in Stafford with such a wonderful class and dynamic colleagues. Email: jasiotacj@staffordschools.net
. Mrs. Sherman .	Amy Sherman is in her fifth year of teaching at Barrett Elementary School. Prior to coming to Barrett, she graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education. Amy was born and raised in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She moved to the Fredericksburg area in 2004. In her time away from school, she enjoys sporting events, reading and doing puzzles. She is looking forward to an exciting year at Barrett! Email: shermanae@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Haight	Kristy Haight is a fourth grade teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary. Originally from Richmond, she attended Radford University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She spent several years teaching everything from preschool to second grade before her five years as a second grade teacher in Fauquier County. This will be Kristy’s fourth year as the safety patrol sponsor. She has three children, which all attend Barrett. She is excited to begin what will be her fourth year here at her KWBES home! Email: haightkb@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Pollock	Mrs. Pollock is a fourth grade teacher at Barrett Elementary and in her 18^th year of teaching. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Education degree at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania in 1991. She began her teaching career in Westmoreland County, Virginia and subsequently taught for 11 years in Prince William County before coming to Stafford County. In 2004, Mrs. Pollock proudly joined the Barrett team where she currently teaches fourth grade. She resides in Stafford with her husban d, Scott, who teaches at Rodney Thompson Middle School, and their two school-aged children who also attend Stafford County Schools. Email: pollockke@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Hunter	I have taught in Stafford County for 9 years. I spent the first 4 in 1st grade, 3 years in 2nd grade and 2 years in 4th grade. This is my first year at Kate Waller Barrett. I have lived in Stafford for 10 years. My husband is retired Air Force so we have lived in Nebraska, California, and Wyoming. I was born at Quantico as a Marine "brat" but claim Louisiana as my homeland since I moved there when I was 4. I am a HUGE LSU Tiger football fan. I have 3 children. My daughter Katie is in 5th grade and my younger son, Robert, is in 11th grade. My oldest son, Sterling Jr, is in the United States Marine Corps and is currently stationed in Iraq. My hobbies include traveling, riding a motorcycle, and running. I LOVE summer time and going to the beach and I love to watch a good movie, (with popcorn of course). Email: hunterrd@staffordschools.net
	Fifth Grade Team
Mrs. Kingman	I am a native of Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1974. We moved all over the world, courtesy of the USAF and raised 5 kids. My husband and I are now enjoying the benefits of all those years: an empty house and 4 beautiful grandchildren. I have taught 5^th grade for 16 years. Email: kingmanar@staffordschools.net
Ms. Ward	Rebecca Ward holds a Bachelors degree in Social Studies and Education from Grand Valley State University. She is originally from Michigan. During her five years at Kate Waller Barrett Rebecca has taught both first and third grade. She currently teaches fifth grade! . Email: wardrj@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Skinner	I have taught in Stafford County for 19 years, 2 at Moncure and 16 at Hampton Oaks. Before that I was a technical writer and editor. My family and I have moved 21 times, mostly thanks to the U.S. Navy. My husband is a physics teacher at Brooke Point. My daughters, both North Stafford graduates, live in Colorado and South Dakota. Email: skinnereb@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Staskiel	I’m Liz Staskiel. I have been teaching for eight years – all of them with 5^th graders! Can you tell I like this age? Nothing better! I have lived in Stafford County for 20 years but I grew up in the Hampton/Virginia Beach area. I graduated from Old Dominion University (many years ago) with a degree in Elementary Education grades 4-7. I’m a big NASCAR fan (go Greg Biffle!). I also like to read and putter around my house. Looking forward to another great year! Email: staskielek@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Moxley
	Specialists
Mrs. Brown Family Preservation
Mrs. Bressler Health & Physical Education	I Mrs. Bressler teaches PE and is starting her third year at Barrett. This is her eighth year in Stafford County Schools. She holds a bachelor degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Maryland. Mrs. Bressler lives in Stafford with her husband and four children. Mrs. Bressler loves teaching at Barrett and is looking forward to a great year!. Email: bresslerks@staffordschools.net .
I Mrs. Myers- PST	Mrs. Myers is the Primary Support Teacher for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This is her first year at Barrett Elementary. She taught for 6 years in Stafford County as a Special Education Teacher before taking time off to be with her three children. During her time off, Mrs. Myers was the owner of a Private Daycare and the Director of a Morning Out program for 2 and 3 year olds. Mrs. Myers enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys playing golf with her husband and watching her children play sports. Mrs. Myers finds herself at many gymnastics meets during Gymnastics season and many soccer games, too! In her spare time, Mrs. Myers enjoys scrapbooking and photography. Mrs. Myers is excited to make the switch from Barrett Parent to Barrett Teacher and join the BEST! Email: myerstm@staffordschools.net
I Mrs. Cole 2nd/3rd Grade	Mrs. Cole has been teaching for 19 years, sixteen in Stafford County. She attended SUNY at Fredonia, New York, Mary Grove College in Detroit MI, and University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI where she received a BS in speech pathology and audiology. She received a MEd at George Mason University in Learning Disabilities and an Endorsement from George Mason University in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Cole works with first, second and third grade teachers and students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School. Raised just outside of Syracuse, New York, Mrs. Cole has lived in Indiana, Michigan, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia. She is currently living in Louisa, VA with her family at Lake Anna. Mrs. Cole and her husband have three daughters and a son, two son-in-laws, and six grandchildren. Mrs. Cole spends her time away from Barrett working with second and third grade students in Religious Education at St. Jude Church in Louisa. She loves boating, gardening, reading, writing, knitting, sewing, painting, watching the weather, learning to cook (famous for her after school cooking classes!) and playing with those grandbabies. Email: coleem@staffordschools.net
I Mrs. Crane Guidance Counselor	Jennifer Crane has been a Barrett School Counselor for 4 years. This is her third year as Barrett's full time Counselor. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Education from University of Maryland and a Masters in Counseling Personnel Services also from University of Maryland. Before going in to School Counseling, Mrs. Crane worked with patients in outpatient and inpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab facilities. Additionally, she has over 20 years experience working with military family support systems and resources and was selected by the Secretary of the Navy to be apart of a team to develop a Special Education needs based Congressional Funding package (CONGRANT) for the Dept of Defense Depend Schools worldwide. Mrs. Crane loves being at Barrett and is looking forward to a fabulous year!! Email: cranejl@staffordschools.net
I Ms. Cruise Music	Lola Cruise is a Music teacher for grades K-5 at KWBES . She is also the music director for the "Barrett Singing White Tigers." She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree for grades K-12 from Longwood College (now Longwood University). Ms. Cruise has been teaching elementary music for 19 years. She has taught in Ohio, Carroll County, Va and Blacksburg, VA. Ms. Cruise has a son that graduated from Virginia Tech and a daughter at North Stafford High School. She also has 2 cats. She enjoys singing, attending musicals and working in the garden. Email: cruiselj@staffordschools.net
I Ms. Dawson 1st/2nd Grade	I I am a native New Yorker. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Mary Washington. In addition, I received my master’s of education degree through the University of Mary Washington. I am in my second year of teaching in Stafford County. It is a privilidge to teach at a school where "Its all about the Kids". Email: dawsonab@staffordschools.net
I Miss. Metz - ESL	Michelle Metz is the English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Barrett Elementary. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from West Virginia University at Parkersburg. She is certified in ESL and is currently pursuing a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Multicultural and Multilingual Education from George Mason University. Miss Metz taught second grade in West Virginia and also in Stafford at Grafton Village Elementary before moving to Barrett Elementary to teach ESL. She loves working with the ESL students and enjoys the diversity that they bring to the school. Email: metzmd@staffordschools.net I
Mrs. Myers Counselor	Heather Myers holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Social Work from Radford University and a Masters in Counseling and Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked as a full-time school counselor at Hampton Oaks Elementary. Ms. Myers brings an extensive background in the mental health field to include several years with Snowden at Fredericksburg, Family Solutions and area courts. She serves as an executive member on the Supreme Courts of Virginia Parent Educators Board. She is a mother of twins and so excited to return to the school system! Remember…Nice Matters!!! Email: myershm@staffordschools.net
I Mrs. Mulhern - Art	I Mrs. Lynne Mulhern teaches art. She is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University, Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and holds a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. She continues to take classes in art, and belongs to several art groups. She has shown her work at galleries in the Fredericksburg area. Mrs. Mulhern is married to a retired marine and has two children and 1 granddaughter. She enjoys traveling, painting, reading and decorating. Email: mulhernlm@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Nurnberger Speech	Ann Nurnberger is a Speech /Language Pathologist here at Barrett. A native New Yorker, Mrs. Nurnberger moved to Virginia 19 years ago. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and a Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology. She has taught in Virginia for 19 years, ten of those here in Stafford County. Mrs. Nurnberger is happy to be at Barrett for her fourth year. She believes the Barrett White Tigers are some of the BEST kids in Stafford. Email: nurnbergeram@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Phillips - K/1st/2nd Grade
Mrs. Pronk - Math Specialist	Branch Wyatt Pronk has been the Math Specialist at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary for five years. She began her teaching career in 1988 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Middle Education from Radford University. Later in her career she completed a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in mathematics from George Mason University. She taught fourth grade and second grade in Spotsylvania County before coming to Stafford as a Math Specialist. In 1995, Mrs. Pronk was the Virginia Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Mrs. Pronk wants students to see that math makes sense and is meaningful to their lives. She enjoys working with the teachers, students, and parents at Barrett Elementary. Mrs. Pronk enjoys spending time with her husband and their six month old daughter. She also enjoys reading, solving puzzles, playing piano, hiking, photography, scrapbooking, and vacationing at the beach and in the mountains. Email: pronkmb@staffordschools.net .
I I I I Ms. Roberts - 3rd/4th/5th Grade	My name is Amy Roberts, and I live right here in Stafford County. I moved to the area from New England, after graduate school, in 2003. I actually grew up in Stratford, CT, where most of my family still lives. I then went off to a small college in Massachusetts, Springfield College, for my bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. There my concentration was in Communication Disorders and I worked as an assistant to a speech-language pathologist. I then attended Smith College and received my master’s degree in Education of the Deaf. I have worked as a teacher for students with hearing impairment for the last four years in both public and private school settings. I have also supported families in one-on-one auditory-verbal therapy sessions. Currently, I have switched gears a bit and am working in a grade 3/4 classroom with students with autism at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School in Stafford County, VA. I enjoy playing volleyball and golf and love spending time with family, friends and my two dogs! Email: robertsal@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Scott - Focus	Mrs. Scott has been involved in education since 1986. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in French and her Teaching Certificate at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in 1985. She later completed her Master of Education and Gifted Education Endorsement at the University of Mary Washington in 2006. Mrs. Scott taught in the high desert of Lancaster, California before coming to Stafford County and joining the Rockhill Elementary team where she was nominated for Teacher of the Year. She later taught at Stafford Middle School before accepting a Focus Resource Teacher position at Barrett Elementary and Stafford Elementary, in 2005. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. They have always traveled, canoed, read poetry, and explored historic sites together. Email: scottnl@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Miller 4th/5th Grade
Mrs. Simonpietri - TRT	Mrs. Simonpietri is the Technology Resource Teacher at Barrett Elementary School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education and her Masters of Education in Technology Intergration degrees from George Mason University. Mrs. Simonpietri is a native of Stafford County and has taught in the district for 18 years. She taught in the elementary classroom for 16 years before taking the TRT position in 2005. Mrs. Simonpietri’s husband also teaches in the district and their two daughters attend MVHS. Email: jsimonpietri@staffordschools.net
I Mr. Miterko Health & Physical Education	Mr. Miterko is a PE teacher here at Barrett Elementary. He graduated from SUNY Brockport in 2007 with a bachelor degree in Physical Education. This is his first year teaching as well as his first year in the state of Virginia. Mr. Miterko is originally from Upstate New York. Mr. Miterko is looking forward to a great year and is excited to be part of the team at Barrett Elementary! Email: miterkojm@staffordschools.net
I Mrs. Swanchara - 3rd/4th/5th Grade	Mrs. Swanchara is proud to be an inaugural member of the white tiger staff. Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Swanchara earned her undergraduate degree in Special Education from West Chester University. She has ten years experience working with students and families in Stafford County. She resides with her adoring husband Mike and Jack Russell Terrier Macy. In their recreational time, they enjoy going to concerts and listening to music. Email: swancharakj@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Slonka - Reading Specialist	Carol Slonka began her career as an educator in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Ferrum College. She became a National Board certified teacher in 2001, and earned a MAEd. in Reading from Virginia Tech in 2002. Mrs. Slonka currently works as a Reading Specialist at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary. Prior to joining the Barrett staff, she worked with grades 4 – 8 as a Reading Specialist, and with second and third grades as a classroom teacher. Mrs. Slonka lives in Fredericksburg with her husband.
Mrs. Hendricks Reading Specialist	I am Sylvia Hendricks and this is my 24th year in teaching and my first year at Barrett. Having taught in nine other schools, I could tell right away that Barrett is a very special place to be. I enjoy collaborating with Barrett’s amazing staff to help build student reading and writing skills. My teaching career includes experience in grades PK to 8th and I hold a Master’s Degree in Reading from the University of Oklahoma. Outside of school I like spending time with my family, reading, writing, traveling, and playing with our dog, Lucy. My husband also teaches in Stafford and we have a daughter attending university and a daughter in high school. Email: hendrickssm@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Martinez Speech	My name is Mrs. Abbey Martinez and I am happy to be back as the full-time speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary this year. I have my B.A. in Communicative Disorders from the University of New Mexico, and my Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Auditory Pathology from East Carolina University. I hold national certification as a speech-language pathologist and I am licensed by both the Virginia Department of Education, and the Virginia Department of Health Professions. I have experience working with people of all ages, in the health care, private practice, and school settings. I love my job and working with kids! I grew up in New Jersey but now live in Stafford with my husband, three children, one dog and two cats. I am really enjoying having my younger two children at Barrett with me this year! Email: martinezae@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Zinger - Librarian	Mrs. Zinger graduated in 1981 from Indiana University of Pa with a B.S. degree in German. She completed her Masters degree in Education with a specialty in school library science in 1998 from James Madison University. Mrs. Zinger has lived in Stafford, VA for 15 years. Email: zingerlj@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Zurasky Educational Diagnostician	Mrs. Zurasky has 18 years of experience working with children with learning differences, 12 of it spent in Stafford County Public Schools. She grew up in the northern states of Maine, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She graduated from AverettCollege (now University) with a BA in Learning Disabilities with endorsements in Middle Grades Education and Reading. She went on to get her M.Ed. in Special Education from The University of Virginia. She and her husband have three children, all of whom attend Stafford County Public Schools: SHS, Falmouth Elementary and Grafton Village Elementary. Part of her new role as an educational diagnostician involves being a member of the child study committee, assessing and reporting the achievement levels of children for the eligibility process as well as providing support with regard to the Response to Intervention initiative. She serves another school in the county in addition to Kate Waller Barrett. She is very happy to be part of the awesome staff at BarrettElementary School!
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