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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Welcome our new 3rd Grade Teacher, Saadia Genc


I am excited to be joining the Creighton’s Corner community and to start exploring the area of Ashburn!  I have lived in northern Virginia for most of my life and have taught in Fairfax County for 7 years and recently in Seattle, Washington for 2 years.  I have taught Kindergarten, K-1 Multiage, First Grade, and Second Grade.  My husband and I have an adorable 1-year-old miniature poodle named Coco Lola and I am sure youwill see pictures or hear about her!  I enjoy hiking, cooking/baking, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.  I look forward to getting to know the children, families, and staff at Creighton’s Corner!  



Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Welcome Kelly Johnson, our new Health Clinic Specialist

Hello CCE families!  My name is Kelly Johnson and I am excited to be your new Health Clinic Specialist.  I am a licensed practical nurse with 17 years of experience in primary care pediatrics and 5 years in mental health.  I have called Loudoun County home for most of my life and graduated from Loudoun County High School and the Loudoun County School of Practical Nursing.

I believe good health, good education and a good attitude are the keys to a successful, happy life.  I’m here to partner with students, parents and staff to make your child’s school experience a safe, healthy and happy one.  It is my privilege to be working with you and your child and welcome your input to best care for him/her.  Best wishes for a safe, fun summer and I look forward to meeting you this fall

 

Friday, July 12, 2013

Welcome Our New Admin. Intern, Ruth Masella

Mrs. Ruth Masella is thrilled to be on The Creighton's Corner Elementary team as an Administrative Intern Mrs. Masella graduated from Radford University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary/Middle Education and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Masella earned her Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College while living in Georgia. She absolutely loved teaching in the classroom over the last 23 years and has taught a variety of grade levels with the majority of years in kindergarten. Mrs. Masella has been recognized locally and regionally for her excellence in the classroom. Mrs. Masella is moving back to the beautiful state of Virginia with her husband, Jim, two sons, Alec, who will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall, and Evan, who will begin his first year of high school. Mrs. Masella is eager to serve the CCE community and is excited to meet and work with the faculty and staff.

Welcome Kate Hoppenrath

We want to welcome our new Media Specialist, Kate Hoppenrath to our CCES Family. Recent transplants from Georgia, Kate Hoppenrath and her family moved to Brambleton Memorial Day weekend for her husband's job with Northrop Grumman.  Her children are enjoying their extra long summer very much!  With a passion for learning and literacy, Kate has 20 years of experience in education.  She graduated from West Georgia College with an undergraduate degree in English, earned a Master’s degree in English Education from Agnes Scott College, and an Educational Specialist degree in Information Technology/Library Media from the University of Georgia. She hopes to instill in her students the same enthusiasm she has for being a lifelong learner. Kate is super excited to be a part of Creighton’s Corner Elementary and is really looking forward to working at the school where her son, Peter, will be a 3rd grader.  Her daughter, Bridget, still has another year before she will be a part of the CCE family.