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  Anne Kuykendall: Pre-School Teacher akuy@mcps.org
I have taught for over 21 years.  I spent 3 years at Price’s Fork, teaching kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade.  I have taught kindergarten and Grade 1 at GLE for 18 years. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University, graduate course work and early childhood education certification from Radford University. My hometown is Vienna, Virginia.
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  Robin Hubble: Kindergarten Teacher rhubble@mcps.org
I have been teaching kindergarten for over 14 years now.  I have only taught at GLE.  I grew up in Lebanon, Virginia.  I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a Master’s degree in reading.
   
  Kelly Trotter: Kindergarten Teacher ktrotter@mcps.org

I am a recent graduate of Radford University. I majored in Elementary Education with a concentration in English and Special Education. I’m originally from Christiansburg so the Blacksburg area is very familiar. I’m looking forward to working with the faculty, staff, students, and parents here at GLE.

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I have taught at GLE for over twenty years and also student taught here as well. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. My hometown is Danville, Virginia.
First Grade
  Francine Helms: First Grade Teacher nhelms@mcps.org    Moodle website link (login as guest)
I have taught for more than 15 years.  Most of my experience has been in Kindergarten and first grade.  My Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education is from Virginia Tech.  I am pursuing a Master in Reading from Radford University which should be completed in 2008.
  Carrie Orndorff: First Grade Teacher corndorf@mcps.org
I've been teaching for over 16 years now and love teaching 1st grade.  My background is in elementary education with endorsements in PK-8 and earned my degree from West Virginia University.  I have also taught pre-school, preschool music, Kindergarten, and second grade.  My husband, our three children and I live in Christiansburg. Seeing children become readers and writers is so wonderful I can't think of a better job to have or a better place to be than GLE!
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Joy White: First Grade Teacher jswhite@mcps.org          Moodle website link (login as guest)
My hometown is South River, New Jersey. I have taught K-6th for more than 28 years. At GLE I have taught for over 16 years.  I have been a reading specialist for 3 years.  I have a Bachelor’s degree in English and Elementary Education certification in K-7th from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, and graduate work in reading at Virginia Tech.

Second Grade Moodle website link (login as guest)
  Alex Greenman: Second Grade Teacher alexgreenman@mcps.org
 Hi! I grew up in a small town between Roanoke and Floyd called Bent Mountain. Next, I went to middle and high school, and college in Roanoke. Then, I moved to Radford and graduated from Radford University in 2002 with a degree in Elementary Education. Since then, I have then taught in Roanoke County, Franklin County, and Roanoke City before coming here to Gilbert Linkous. GLE is my favorite! I love to spend time outdoors, cool art, all kinds of crazy music, and I really love to play Scrabble! I've even won Scrabble tournaments! Most of all, however, I love teaching kids and seeing their minds open up with wonder and understanding.:)
  Jackie Hodge: Second Grade Teacher jhodge1@mcps.org
Many of you know me as "Ms. Jackie", the former director of GLE's after school day care program. I recently earned my degree as a "nontraditional" student from Radford University. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education for Pre-k - 6th grades with endorsements in English and Social Sciences. Besides my long worked for degree, I have many years of "nontraditional" teaching including Sunday School (all ages), summer camps and daycare. I am so excited to enter this new phase of learning and I am even more excited to pass on this passion to your children.
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I graduated from Radford University. I have taught preschool, second grade and fourth grade.
Third Grade  Moodle website link (login as guest)
Kimberly Dickerson: Third Grade Teacher kdickers@mcps.org

I graduated from Radford University with a BS in Early Childhood/Special Education in 2007 and I received my MS from Radford in Education in 2008. I was fortunate enough to student teach at GLE for Candy Willis and I can't imagine working anywhere else. I have lived in the area my entire life and wouldn't change a thing! When I'm not at GLE I enjoy playing and watching a wide variety of sports.

Margery Mullins: Third Grade Teacher mmullins@mcps.org     I graduated in 1990 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana! Over the 14 years that I taught school in Louisiana, I taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade along with substitute teaching K-8! My family moved to Christiansburg in September of 2007. I've been teaching 3rd grade at Gilbert Linkous since December of 2007.

 

 

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 Carolyn Thomas: Third Grade Teacher cthomas@mcps.org
My name is Carolyn Croy Thomas.  I taught 2nd grade in Roanoke City at Highland Park Learning Center and Magnet School for three years (1990-1993). I have taught the third grade at Gilbert Linkous Elementary since 1993.  I am from Blacksburg, Virginia. 
Fourth Grade  Moodle website link (login as guest)
  Kelly Pleasant: Fourth Grade Teacher kpleasant@mcps.org

I grew up in the Tidewater area of the state.  I have been teaching 4th grade at GLE for over 6 years.  I graduated from Virginia Tech in 1984 and returned to Radford University in 1997 to become certified to teach.   I love teaching 4th grade because the kids are at a perfect age and the curriculum is exciting.
  Dawn Oster: Fourth Grade Teacher djones2@mcps.org             I have taught fourth grade at both Botetourt County Schools and Covington City Schools. I also taught at The Achievement Center, a school for students with learning disabilities for several years. Originally, I hail from New Jersey. I came to Virginia to attend Roanoke College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. After graduating I decided that I loved teaching, so I decided to attend Hollins University to acquire my Masters of Education degree and teaching license. I look forward to many more years at GLE!!!

 

 

 

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Irene Lemasters: Fourth Grade Teacher ilemaste@mcps.org

I have been an educator for over 12 years. Teaching fourth grade is an exciting and rewarding experience. I received a BS from Virginia Tech in 1994 in Early Childhood Education, and I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Reading from Radford Universtiy.  I hail from the "Hoosier" state of Indiana.
Fifth Grade Moodle website link (login as guest)
Brian Dye: Fifth Grade Teacher briandye@mcps.org
 
Nancy Henderson: Fifth Grade Teacher nancyhenderson@mcps.org

I’m thrilled to be here at GLE.  I received both my BS & MS from Radford University.  I’ve taught for over 19 years.  My first teaching experience was in Virginia Beach where I taught 5th grade for 11 years.  I received my Gifted Endorsement from UVA during my experience at College Park E.S.  I then transferred to Chesapeake Public Schools and taught 5th grade at Greenbrier Intermediate School.  I was Reading Teacher of the Year for GRI in 2006.  My last two years were spent teaching 8th grade English, US II, and US I in 7th grade.  I’ve worked with both gifted & inclusion classrooms and I’ve realized that all children are gifted with their own individual talents. 

I am the mother of 4.  My oldest son is at UVA, his 2 brothers are at BHS & BMS.  I also have a daughter here at GLE. 

Jennifer & I are both delighted to be GLE Lizards!

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Paul Scott: Fifth Grade Teacher paulscott@mcps.org

Gilbert Linkous Elementary School is a wonderful place to teach. My teaching experience covers the full range of elementary education, all the way from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. I am a graduate of Bluefield College (Communications and Theatre) in Bluefield, VA and a graduate of Virginia Tech (Curriculurm and Instruction for Elementary Education). My hometown is Bluefield, VA, though I spent many years living in Abingdon, VA and I love living in Blacksburg!! Go Lizards and Hokies too!!

Specialists
  Tacey Apisa: K-12 ESL Teacher tapisa@mcps.org     Moodle website link (login as guest)
I am the ESL teacher for GLE, CPS, and CMS. I have my undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and my Master's from George Mason University. I have now been at GLE for over 5 years! Before moving to Blacksburg I worked in East Africa for three years, and then returned to the U.S. and taught in Fairfax County for 2 years. Now we are settled here in the beautiful New River Valley!
  Ann Berenato: K-5 Music aberenato@mcps.org          Moodle website link (login as guest)
I have been teaching for approximately 20 years. My hometown is Elkhart, IN.  I have a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN and a Master's degree of teaching from Indiana University. I hold a Level III Schulwerk Certificate of music education.
  Katy Gresh: Guidance Counselor kgresh@mcps.org          Moodle website link (login as guest)
  Robert Guinn: Library Media Specialist bguinn@mcps.org
I started teaching grade 4 in 1976 at GLE.  Later I taught about 10 years in third grade.  I started as library media specialist at GLE in 2002.   I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in elementary education from Ohio University, a Master’s degree in elementary administration from Radford University, and a Virginia library media specialist license from Radford University.
 

 

 

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 Susan Huff: K-5 Physical Education shuff@mcps.org          Moodle website link (login as guest)
My first teaching assignment was at Blacksburg Middle School in 1981.  I began teaching elementary PE (grades K-5) at GLE in 1986. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in K-12.  Two of the programs I coordinate are our introductory bowling lessons, culminating in a day of bowling at the NRV Superbowl, and GLE's annual Field Day activities every May.
  Patricia Klaers: School Nurse pklaers@mcps.org          Moodle website link (login as guest)

Having been a Registered Nurse for 36 years has afforded me the opportunity of working in many areas of medicine. I’ve worked in Public Health, Respiratory/ Allergies, Orthopedics, Hospital Medical-Surgical Nursing, Hospice/Home Health, Obstetrics/Gynecology/Midwifery, and now School Nursing. I have the added privilege of knowing several Kindergarten students from their prenatal days, including having delivered a few of them!  I love having my summers free for travel and volunteer work.
 

Brooke Mulkey: Reading Specialist blawson@mcps.org     Moodle website link (login as guest)  I work as the Reading Specialist at GLE.  Prior to working at GLE I taught second grade for three years at Riverlawn Elementary in Pulaski County, Virginia.  I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education grades K-5, and a Master’s degree in Reading grades K-12.
  Heidi Harper: Special Education Coordinator hharper@mcps.org

I have been teaching for over 26 years.  The first fifteen years I taught learning disabled children in both a resource room and a self-contained classroom at Christiansburg High School and at GLE.  The opportunity came up to move to a regular classroom and here I’ve been in fifth grade since that time.  My hometown is Pittsburg, PA. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary Ed/Special education with endorsements in learning disabilities, social maladjustments, and emotional disturbances from Slippery Rock State College and a Master of Science in reading from Radford University.

  Vicki Kitts: Gifted Coordinator vkitts@mcps.org
  Daniel Reed: Special Education K-5 dreed@mcps.org
I received my B.S. degree in psychology and an M.S. degree in education from Radford University.  I have over 10 years experience teaching special education.
  Lou Ann Thompson: Arts Teacher lthompso@mcps.org          Moodle website link (login as guest)
My hometown is Newport News, Virginia. I have degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Virginia Tech, and certificates of arts and elementary education.  I have taught over 17 years of arts.

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 Joan Gallagher: Speech Therapist joangallagher@mcps.org
 I have worked as a speech therapist for over 6 years in public schools, special education centers, rehabilitation facilities, and a speech clinic. I supervised speech graduate students at Radford University. I have a Bachelor’s degree in History from Duke University and a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Connecticut. I am very happy to be working at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.
 
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