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The Virginia Department of Education sets standards for the state-mandated 1st Grade curriculum.
1st Grade English Standards (Reading and Writing) or click this link1st
Grade History and Social Science Standards (Social Studies) or click this link
First Grade Team!
Hailey Spina
Teacher
Hello! I am Ms. Spina and I have been teaching at Hoffman Boston since 2020. I am so excited for this upcoming school year. I am originally from Syracuse, NY and moved to Arlington in October of 2020. I received my bachelor's in education and masters in reading at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania. Some of my favorite things are: Spending time with family and friends, coffee, swimming, skiing, and exercising as much as I can! I also have an adorable guinea pig named Cheeto who loves to be a part of my classroom! I look forward to the upcoming school year!
Megan Taylor
Teacher
I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year! I have been a teacher at Hoffman-Boston for seven years and before that I taught in Williamsburg, VA. I am an avid reader and I especially enjoy teaching students to be lifelong readers. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Kristen Diaz
Teacher
Hello first grade scholars!
I am beyond excited to be joining the Hoffman-Boston All-Stars! I was born and raised in Miami and just recently moved to Virginia with my 3-year-old son. I graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelors in Elementary Education and this will be my eighth year teaching first grade- I love my firsties! =)
Some more about me:
- Served 6 years in the United States Army before becoming a teacher.
- I love painting, drawing, reading, and, of course, coffee.
- The beach is my happy place!
- I love to road trip, hike, and find cool waterfall.
Kateryna Duncan
Teacher
English Learner Team
Nora Garcia
Teacher
Hi All-Stars! I’m Ms. Garcia and I’m a first grade English Language teacher at Hoffman-Boston. I’ve been a teacher with Arlington Public Schools for 14 years. I enjoy teaching and spending time with students. I also love animals (including reptiles), and enjoy painting, traveling, skiing, and reading. I can’t wait to meet you all this year!
Christianne Chong
Teacher
I've been an English learner teacher at Hoffman-Boston since 2014. I got my undergrad at GMU and a masters in education from Marymount University. In my free time, I love being outside in nature, and I enjoy spending time with my husband and little dog.