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Kindergarten

Innovation’s kindergarten teachers are excited to welcome students!

photo of Innovation's Kindergarten team 25-26

Teachers:
Freeman-Moore, Julie (Instructional Assistant Ouaajal, Aicha)
Grippi, Annie (Instructional Assistant Mehenni, Soumia)
Hagos, Liya (Instructional Assistant Duffy, Anne)
Rains, Jennifer (Instructional Assistant Kilby, Capri)
Gorecki, Kimberlee
Knight, Joelle
Martin, Amanda

 

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Julie Freeman-Moore

Julie Freeman-Moore began teaching in 2011. Her higher educational degrees are from UNCG (human development and family studies) and LIU (counseling education). Her favorite thing about teaching is that when school is a safe, fun, and happy place to be, kids love going for the rest of their lives! Outside of the classroom, Julie enjoys playing basketball and watching her own children do anything. Her favorite food is scallops, favorite book is The Road by John Ehle, and favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice. Julie's undercover super power is her ability to drive long distances.

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Anne Grippi

Anne (Annie) Grippi launched her career in education 2024 after graduating from Nova Southeastern University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Master's in Reading Education. She loves connecting with students and watching them start to love learning! In her free time, she likes to read, go on walks, eat seafood (especially lobster!) and spend time with her cat, Louie.

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Liya Hagos

Liya Hagos started her career in education in 2024 after graduating from George Mason University. She truly enjoys spending time with her students each day and is grateful for the wonderful support from school staff. In her free time, Liya loves reading, watching movies, and playing video games. Her favorite cuisine is Ethiopian food (which she loves almost as much as her cat), and she can speak Amharic and understand Tigrinya as well as English!

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Jennifer Rains

Jennifer Rains began teaching in 2024 after graduating from the University of Virginia -- go 'hoos! Her favorite part of teaching is building good rapport with her students and helping them develop a long-lasting love of learning. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, thrifting, reading, and hanging out with her rescue beagle, Vinny.