Fourth Grade

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Emily Summers began teaching in 2023 after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and French and Francophone studies. She enjoys connecting students in many different ways. When she isn't in the school building, Emily enjoys visiting museums with her husband. She has four siblings -- two sister sand one brother. Emily's favorite food is macaroni and cheese and her favorite book is The Hate U Give.

Julienne "Jill" Hawald began teaching in 2018. She is originally from Michigan, and she graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master's Degree in Special Education. She has lived all over the world, but is now proud to call Northern Virginia her home. When she's not working, she loves to share stories about her two wonderful kids (who are growing up way too fast!).

Jessica Priest, who proudly hails from Costa Rica, began teaching in 2002. She loves building relationships with students. When she isn't at school, Jessica loves being outdoors with her family. Her favorite food is pepperoni pizza, drink is iced coffee (even in the winter!), book is Where the Sidewalk Ends, and animal is the three toed sloth.