Pre-Kindergarten

Ellen Vicens has been an educator since 1990. She grew up in Arlington and is an alumni of Barcroft Elementary, HB Woodlawn Secondary, and Wakefield High School, as well as nearby George Mason University. Her favorite part of teaching PreK is story time, and she loves watching former students matriculate through the grades. You may recognize Ellen from her moonlighting at the Arlington Public Library children's section! In her free moments, Ellen enjoys reading, eating peanut butter pie, and spending time with her daughter.

Alexandra Tagle began teaching in 2009 after graduating from The George Washington University (B.A.) and Marymount University (M.Ed.). This bilingual educator loves creating a classroom community where her students can become kind, independent, and persistent thinkers. She grew up in Arlington with her two younger brothers. When she's not at school, Alex enjoys running and practicing yoga. Her favorite food is ice cream, and her favorite books are the Harry Potter series.

Rachel Ainsworth started teaching in 2019 (the school year the pandemic began!). She has a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology & Human Development from Virginia Tech and a Master's of Education from Johns Hopkins University. Rachel loves connecting with students and watching them grow! When she is not at school, she enjoys eating any kind of pasta, hanging out with friends, and lounging at home with her cat.