My name is Abby Maitre and I will be teaching 1st grade at Lemon Road this year. I was born and raised in Fairfax County, then went to Virginia Tech for my undergraduate degree (go Hokies!) and UVA for graduate school. I’ve taught kindergarten for the past 5 years, both in Charlottesville and in Fairfax County. I’m excited to teach 1st grade and be part of the Lemon Road community!

Hello, I’m Nicole Ender! I grew up in Bucks County with a fluffy and energetic dog, named Gunner. When I was in school, my favorite subjects were math and science, which are now my favorite to teach. I keep busy with running and crafting in my free time. I really look forward to meeting my 3rd graders and can’t wait to see what my students can do!

Hello! I am Vanessa King.  I was born and raised in Minnesota.  I moved to Maryland in January 2011 and to Virginia in June 2017.  I have enjoyed a number of teaching experiences through the country and abroad.  During college, I played softball and was invited to play in an international softball tournament in Italy.  It was quite the experience.  I enjoy playing and watching sports. 

Hello, I am Kelly Seibold!  I am a Fairfax County native, graduated from Fairfax High School. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University (Go Rams!) for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I am the proud mom of two adorable cats and a saltwater reef tank. When school is out for the summer, I am living out of my suitcase traveling. This past year I visited 5 different countries. I am very excited to join Lemon Road and can’t wait for an amazing school year!

Hello my name is Heidi Gillmore and I will be the new part-time school counselor. I was born and raised in Iowa but lived in Minnesota the last 6 years. I live with my husband of 4 years and two dogs (Olive- gray Weimaraner  and Sammy- German pointer/lab mix). We moved to Maryland last year due to my husband earning his PhD through the military. During my free time I enjoy exercising my dogs (running, walking, chasing squirrels), yard work, & sipping coffee. 

My name is Janette Corcelius and I am one of the general music teachers at LRES! I love playing the clarinet, cooking for friends, biking, running, hiking, and doing yoga! I am passionate about making music, building community, and making connections. I am super excited to be a part of the staff at Lemon Road!

I’m Jennifer Hitchcock, and I am thrilled to be supporting Lemon Road students and staff as an advanced academics resource teacher this year. I’ve been a classroom teacher for over twenty years working with students from grades K-6 in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and #ourfcps. For the past eight years, I have been a fifth grade AAP teacher at Willow Springs Elementary. I am an FCPS alumni having graduated from West Springfield HS, and I am a proud mom to two current Robinson Rams. I love spending time with my family, walking my dog, taking trips to the beach, reading, learning, and helping others.

Hi!  I am Samantha Kreshover and have been a special education teacher for 11 years. Seven of those years here in Fairfax County and four in South Carolina’s Charleston County.  I currently reside in Vienna and recently expanded my family with a newborn daughter, Adley, and trusty Australian Shepherd Carson. In addition to teaching, I love to travel and am a nationally certified yoga instructor. 

Hi, I am Sarah Jayne Bleiweis. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia. A graduate of FCPS myself, I went on to study art at the College of William and Mary, and then moved to the Middle East to work as an art teacher at a school for orphaned children.  I painted many environmental ocean murals with my students, and was so inspired by the experience that I returned back to the USA to attain a Masters of Art in Teaching from Tufts University (2010).  Since then, I have continued to work as both an art teacher and yoga instructor, from California to Hawaii to Israel, while also pursuing my personal goal of painting 100 Mermaids and Murals with disadvantaged children from around the world.  I am excited to join the Lemon Road Lions community this upcoming school year.