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Kindergarten is a new frontier! Our day is filled with learning about reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Students are engaged through music, movements, and hands-on activities. The Kindergarten team is excited to give our students the building blocks they need to become flexible thinkers, and eventually fluent readers and mathematical problem solvers. Our goal is for our students to build lifelong good feelings about learning and school.
The Virginia Department of Education sets standards for the state-mandated Kindergarten curriculum.
Gradiva Jimenez
Instructional Assistant
Hi I’m Ms. Jimenez. I’ll be working with Ms. Vega. I’ve been on the kindergarten team for 8 years. This will be my 9th. Some of my favorite things are: Tigers Chocolate Sushi Can’t wait to meet you all!
Ms. Funnye's Class
Olivia Funnye
Teacher
Hello All-Stars! I’m Mrs. Funnye and I am so excited to be your kindergarten teacher! We will have fun learning lots of new things together. A few of my favorite things are: Spending time with my family Traveling to new places Watching football (My favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys)
Ms. Bastedo's Class
Ms. Molly Bastedo
Teacher
Ms. Kiewana Williams
Instructional Assistant
Buoy Kor
Instructional Assistant
I am originally from Cambodia so I speak and write Khmer. I grew up in Cambodia and often go to visit. A fun fact about me is I am a big fan of Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of Ponyo, Spirited away …, and my all-time favorite: Kiki’s Delivery Service. I am very grateful to be part of the All-Star community,
English Learner Team
Emily Hernandez
Teacher
Hello, All-stars!I am Mrs. Hernandez. I was born in Washington, DC and lived most of my life in Maryland. I have lived in Arlington for 6 years and I love it here! I was a classroom teacher until I switched to teaching English language 7 years ago. I love teaching English because I am a language learner myself. I speak Spanish, French, Russian and Georgian. Please practice with me! Outside of school, I stay busy cooking, knitting, reading and keeping up with my 3 sons.
Lauren Stephenson
Teacher
Hello! My name is Lauren Stephenson and I am one of the Kindergarten EL (English Learner) teachers. I am an APS graduate (Oakridge Elementary, Gunston Middle School, Wakefield High School). I attended George Mason University where I majored in Spanish. I have also attended the University Of Virginia’s College At Wise for my Special Education courses. I have been fortunate to work in many different positions in Arlington Public Schools-one of them includes being an Assistant Supervisor in the Extended Day program. I am fortunate to be able to bring what I have learned into my current position. I look forward to the new school year! I also look forward to working with families as well.