Fifth Grade

My name is Belinda Folb. I came to Arlington after living in Connecticut and Florida. I graduated from Virginia Tech and I live in Arlington with my husband Josh and our two cats. My son is a freshman at George Mason University. I have taught kindergarten and first-grade Hoffman-Boston and I now teach fifth-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies.

My name is Iza Nowak, and this is my second-year teaching at Hoffman-Boston. Outside of the classroom, I am pursuing a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction while also enjoying reading, traveling, and running. I'm looking forward to an amazing year!

Mr. Dustin Lazenby is beginning his tenth year in education and is excited to serve as the 5th Grade English Language Learners (ELL) teacher this year. Prior to joining our school community, he spent seven years teaching and coaching in Texas, where he taught middle school Social Studies and coached football, basketball, and track at both the middle and high school levels. For the past two years, he taught English Language Arts and Reading Intervention in New Mexico, helping students strengthen their literacy skills and grow as confident learners. Originally from the San Antonio area, Mr. Lazenby is one of eight siblings, with four brothers and three sisters. Outside of school, he enjoys watching football (Go Cowboys!), trying out great local restaurants, and spending time with his fiancée, Veronica, and their golden retriever, Hazelnut. Having recently moved to Arlington in 2026, he enjoys exploring the area and finding cool places to hangout.

My name is Chelsea Heinzman. This is my 10th year teaching, 8th working with EL students. I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade, and I have taught in Virginia, California, and Washington D.C. I am looking forward to working with your students!