|
Dear Woodburn Families,
I hope you are having a wonderful summer. We have been hard at work preparing for next year. Many staff have been supporting summer learning for students and will be helping to set our goals and plan for the coming year. Our custodians have also been hard at work preparing the building for a new year. We are so grateful for their efforts.
Below I have shared information about new staff that will be joining Woodburn. Please join me in welcoming them to our community.
I also hope you will continue to follow our summer happenings on Twitter and Facebook.
Sincerely,
Katy
July 31st - Kindergarten Play Date, 7 pm, Fairmont Gardens
August 14th - Kindergarten Play Date, 9:30 am, Woodburn Playground
August 22nd - Welcome Walk, 10-12:30 pm
Back to School Bash, 5:00-7:00 pm
The office will be open daily from 9 am - 12 pm. If you would like to make an appointment to register your child please call ahead.
We are excited to introduce new staff that will be joining Woodburn in August. We know they will make a great addition to our Woodburn community.
Victoria Anderson - Victoria will be teaching 5th grade. This will be her third year teaching and she is very excited to join the Woodburn community. In her spare time she enjoys tie-dying and spending time with friends and family.
Anne Basham - Anne will be joining us as a Special Education teacher. She is a mom of three and has lived in Fairfax County intermittently since she was six years old. Outside of work and family time, Anne loves running/walking local trails, meeting up with friends, reading...and consuming tea and chocolate.
Justine Bryan - Justine will be teaching Kindergarten. She is joining us from Shrevewood Elementary where she taught Kindergarten for two years. She received her masters in social work from George Mason University and her masters in education from University of Mary Washington. She maintains a growth mindset and enjoys helping students reach their full potential both academically and socially.
Amanda Dey - Amanda will be teaching 3rd grade. She previously taught 2nd grade for four years at Virginia Run Elementary. She graduated with her undergrad degree from George Mason University and received her masters from Marymount University. She is excited to join the third grade team and Woodburn community.
Jessica DiBeneditto - Jessica will be teaching 6th grade. She is very excited to be joining the Woodburn community. She recently completed her masters in Curriculum and Instruction at George Mason University and cannot wait to share her passion for learning with her students. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and photography. She looks forward to getting to know the staff, families, and students of Woodburn.
Magno Gomez - Magno will be joining our Custodial Team. He is joining us from Annandale Terrace. He will be working in the evenings and will be a great addition to our Woodburn staff.
Bridget Hanney - Bridget will be teaching 4th grade. She is very happy to be part of the Woodburn community. She is originally from the Philadelphia area where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in education. She recently
finished her second year teaching second grade in Prince William County, and has decided to further her career in Fairfax County. She is excited to meet her new students and continue her educational journey in fourth grade.
Jennifer Jenkins - Jennifer will be teaching Art, one day a week, on Fridays. She previously taught first grade in Alabama and California before relocating to Virginia with her family. She has been a substitute teacher in the county for the last 6 years and is excited to join Woodburn.
Bradley Johnson - Bradley will be teaching Strings. He will be assisting Ms. Hoffman on Wednesdays. He has taught strings and band for 17 years. Bradley is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Chantilly, Virginia. He graduated from James Madison University. Outside of music he enjoys reading, cooking, and following sports, especially baseball.
Chloe Mansourimoaied - Chloe will be teaching Kindergarten. She is coming to Woodburn from a Public Charter school in Washington D.C where she spent the last four years teaching PreK and Kindergarten. Chloe got married this summer and spent two weeks in Greece. She is excited to be teaching in the county where she grew up, and to be closer to home.
Victoria Meshanko - Victoria will be teaching 3rd grade. She has been teaching for 6 years in Fairfax County, and has taught both 2nd and 3rd grade. She enjoys working in a diverse setting where differences are celebrated and children are encouraged to take risks. She graduated from Clarion University and is excited to join Woodburn.
Joseph McClure - Joseph will be teaching Band. He also supports the band program at Wolftrap Elementary.
Diana Partyka - Diana will be teaching Kindergarten. She recently graduated from George Mason University with a masters in early childhood education for diverse learners. She completed her student teaching in Fairfax County and is excited to meet our incoming Wildcats.
Ann Navarro - Ann is returning to Woodburn and will serve as a part-time Reading Resource Teacher. She previously worked as an ESOL teacher at Woodburn in 2012 and has fond memories of her experience. She has three boys at home, and one of them will be going to college this fall. Her family schedule is filled with sports activities as her younger two sons participate in sports.
Susannah Shamlian - Susannah will be teaching Strings. She will be assisting Ms. Hoffman on Mondays.
Brian Shields - Brian will be joining us as an Instructional Coach. He previously taught 2nd and 4th grade at Cardinal Forest Elementary for 8 years. Prior to joining Fairfax County Brian grew up in coastal New Jersey and graduated from Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland. Outside of school he enjoys being an avid sports fan, running, swimming, traveling, being with family, and of course teaching.
Evelyn Wells - Evelyn will be teaching 5th grade. She just completed her masters in curriculum and instruction from George Mason University. She participated in a variety of teaching field experiences that took her to the United Kingdom and Costa Rica, and recently completed a year long internship at Garfield Elementary.
We are excited to share that the following teachers will be changing roles:
Pamela Maida will be moving from 5th grade to 2nd grade.
Fran Nadel will be moving from 4th grade to 6th grade.
Tania Tapia will be moving from Special Education Instructional Assistant to Special Education Teacher.
Please join me in celebrating these transitions! We know they will make great additions to their new teams.
Adopt a Garden Bed in the Outdoor Classroom
Interested in starting a garden this summer but don’t have any space for it? Woodburn is offering families the opportunity to adopt a garden bed for the summer. You plant and take care of your garden, and then reap the rewards! Beds may be shared, depending on level of interest. We will start in mid-July. If you are interested, please email Mary Cunningham at mcunningham@gmail.com
Stay connected with Wooburn's PTA over the summer!
Over the summer, stay connected with the PTA through our Facebook page. We'll send out a few emails, and also update our website with volunteer opportunities and events. Thank you to everyone for all your support this year!
 |
|
Do
you know a Woodburn or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an
extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to
share with everyone. |
|
