Teacher & Staff Directory

Undergraduate Degree:
SUNY Oswego Elementary Education 1-6

Graduate Degree:
Towson University Reading Specialist K-12

My educational career began back in the Fall of 2002. Since then I have had experience with 1st grade, 3rd grade, middle school, and high school levels for numerous years. Before teaching in QACPS, I taught in Baltimore County. During that time, I earned my Masters as a Reading Specialist and then worked in that position for a total of 10 years. I am coming over to BES from Kent Island High School! I was the Reading Specialist there for 7 years and enjoyed my time, especially with all of my students- GO BUCS!
Recently, I began my search for a new position in education, as I needed a professional change. I decided to return to the classroom as a 3rd Grade Teacher, again! I am very excited to become a part of the BES community! I live in Kent Island with my husband, and 3 young boys. I'm originally from Syracuse, NY-GO ORANGE!

Undergraduate degree in Human Biology and Psychology from the University at Albany

Master’s Degree in Childhood Education from The College of St. Rose

I have been in the field of education since 2007 and I have had so many wonderful experiences! I am always learning and enjoy helping children discover and expand their love for learning too.

My husband Kevin and I live on the island with our 3 boys (Weston, Max, and Nolan) and 3 dogs (Stella, Stevie, and Toby). I like to spend my time reading, playing volleyball, taking Barre classes and keeping my plants alive. My favorite color is purple and I have never said no to some yummy mashed potatoes!

Marymount University

I have been teaching for 34 years. I pursued this profession to make learning fun for students. My favorite colors are navy blue and pink, my favorite books are the “Harry Potter” series, and my favorite foods are sushi, pasta, and chocolate. In my free time, I love watching sports! I have a husband (Joe), son (Ryan), and two Great Danes Rey, and Vader).

Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Special Education
West Virginia University

I grew up in Frederick County, MD. I have lived in the Kent Island area now for 2 years. I just graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. I love boating with my family and friends! I am very excited to start my first year at Bayside Elementary School!

Bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDanial College.

I have been teaching for 24 years. I love seafood and my favorite colors are purple and navy blue. I enjoy reading and watching swimming.

Undergraduate degree from Towson University; Master’s degree from UMBC

I have been in the education field since 1982. I always wanted to be a teacher and used to play school with my dolls as a child.

My hobbies include reading, crafting, and gardening. My favorite color is pink and my favorite food is Italian. My husband Jeff and I have five grown children (Jeffrey, Jenna, Eric, Alex, and Trevor), a golden retriever named Bayleigh, and a cat named Indy.

Salisbury University

I’ve been in the education field for 15 years. I have always enjoyed teaching others and I love seeing the spark in kids’ eyes when they learn something new. I enjoy snowboarding and my favorite color is blue, my favorite book is “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” and my favorite food is tacos. My husband Erik and I have two kids, Avery and Finn, and a black lab named Buck.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Graduate of Salisbury University

I was a student at BES. My favorite animal is a dolphin and I have been swimming with dolphins in Florida. I like sushi and tacos. My favorite color is turquoise. My favorite movies are The Little Mermaid and Tangled. I enjoy singing, making crafts, and spending time with my family and friends. My favorite place to be is the beach.

Bachelor of science in elementary education and physical education
Graduate Newberry College

Favorite food : crabs Favorite color: pink , I have a twin brother, and a dog named Teddy !

Undergraduate degree from UMCP and Graduate degree from UMBC

Go Terps! Go Retrievers! love teaching and have experience in pre-K, kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade and adult ed. My husband and I have three grown children: two boys and a girl. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, gardening and being on the water.

Western Governor’s University

I was lucky enough to have many great teachers over the years who had such a big impact on my life. They inspired me to become a teacher and strive to make a difference in the lives of my students, like they did for me.

My husband Jayme and I have two daughters, Madison and Kylie. I love watching my girls run track, swim, and play soccer. Our family has the cutest goldendoodle, Tilly, and I enjoy running with her. My favorite colors are teal and pink and my favorite foods are sushi and tacos.

Bachelors in Elementary Education & Psychology from Salisbury University; Masters in Psychology from Washington College; Masters in Education Leadership for STEM from UMBC

I’ve been teaching for 26 years, including ESOL, 1st and 4th grades. I chose to work in education because everyone has the ability to be an educated citizen and I respect that we all have our own special talents.

My favorite color is orange. I enjoy dancing and being outdoors. I live on the Island with my husband, three children, and our dog.

Undergraduate degree from Marshall University; Master’s Degree from UMBC

I started working at Bayside in 2004. I live with my husband, two children, dog, and two cats. My favorite color is tie-dye and my favorite food is sushi.

Undergraduate degree from Longwood University; Graduate degree from UMBC

I grew up in Queen Anne’s County and was inspired to pursue teaching by the teachers I had at QACHS. They knew their stuff and made learning fun! They made me love learning, and I knew I could do that for my students too. I love teaching, but the relationships I build with students are my favorite thing about the job! When I see them years later and they are excited to see me, I know I've made an impact!

I enjoy singing with Dell Foxx Company, playing basketball and lacrosse, and watching movies. My favorite colors are purple and yellow, my favorite book is “Holes,” and my favorite food is applesauce.

B.S. from Baylor University, B.A. from Salisbury University, and MAE from UMBC

Education is a second career after ignoring my calling to teach in college. The best job I have is being a mother. Once I had my children, I knew I had to follow my instincts and heart and teach other children. I truly love seeing the growth in students. Whether it is academically, behaviorally, or emotionally, to experience that type of growth is very rewarding.

I enjoy crafting and have too many favorite foods to name just one. My favorite book is Stephen King’s “IT” and my favorite color is black. I have two teenage boys and a cockapoo named Chewie.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

I chose to work in education because I’ve always liked helping people. When I was younger, I worked in a children’s library and realized that I especially like working with kids.

I love hiking, photography, taking trips, cooking, and football. My favorite color is light blue, my favorite book is “The 5 People You Meet in Heaven,” and my favorite foods are tacos, pizza - pretty much anything!

Bachelor's degree from Elon University and Master's Degree from Langston University

I started working in a classroom at a young age as my mom was an elementary school teacher. I often walked to her school at the end of my day and helped her students. By the end of high school, I knew that I wanted to do this for my career. I love working with and helping kids. I also love that every day brings something new and unexpected in a classroom!

I am married and have two children, Jackson and Jillian. We have a 16 year old Cockapoo named Malarkey and a 2 year old rabbit named Habanero (Habbie). I love steak, pizza, and pasta, and my favorite color is yellow. In my free time, I enjoy watching football and baseball.

Masters degree from SUNY Plattsburgh

I've always wanted to help people in a meaningful way, and reaching children is the best way to do so. At an early age, they can learn empathy, emotional regulation, critical thinking, etc.

I love Italian food and my favorite color is black. My favorite books are “IT” by Stephen King and “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I have two kitties, Cujo and Ludovico. GO BILLS!

Salisbury University

I have a passion for Special Education and Mathematics. My husband Stephen and I have raised children with different special needs. My youngest son has Down syndrome. I have a son with ADHD, and two children with 504 plans (mood-disorder and processing speed). My personal experiences give me even more devotion to being a special educator.

In my free time, I love family activities like camping and traveling. My favorite colors are blue and purple and I love all food! My favorite authors include Nicholas Sparks, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson. I have four boys, Stephen Jr., JP, Christopher, and Nicholas. Our family has an OLD black lab who is a puppy at heart, along with two shih-poo puppies.

“Win, Lose, or Tie, I’m a Ravens Fan until I DIE!”

Loyola University and University of Virginia

I chose a career in speech language pathology because I wanted to work with children. My mom taught in Queen Anne’s County for 40 years, so the public school system feels like home to me.

In my free time, I enjoy taking walks on Wye Island with my family. My husband Jordan and I have two young sons. My favorite color is blue, my favorite food is… pizza? (it’s too hard to pick just one!), and my favorite book is “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman.

Bachelors Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University , Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Phoenix

My love for teaching began at a very young age because my mom is a teacher. I live in Annapolis, but I went through Queen Anne's County Public Schools as a student (including my current school!). I love watching sports, playing video games, and hanging out with friends and family. I am an avid fan of the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Wizards, West Virginia Mountaineers, and Washington Commanders. My favorite color is black and my favorite food is Chinese. I have two cats named Cujo and Ludovico.

BA from Washington College and a Masters in Special Education from Wilmington University

I am the Teacher in the IEP Chair at Bayside Elementary School. I attended Southern Illinois University to obtain my Bachelors degree in Curriculum instruction and design. I then went on to earn my Masters in Education at D’ Youville College in Buffalo, New York.
I continued my education at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada to be certified to teach in Special Education, English Language Learning and Middle School Science. This is my 17th year of teaching.

On a personal note, I live in Church Hill with my husband Will, two teens, Jackson and Louise and our Golden Retriever, Teddy. I love to travel and explore new places. My favorite color is green, and my favorite book is The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl.

Degree from Wilmington University

I have been in the field of education since 2014. I chose to work in education to help the youth enjoy and understand the importance of exercise. My favorite color is blue, my favorite food is steak, and I enjoy all sports. I live with my wife and two boys.

Bachelors in Studio Art
Graduate University of Maryland College Park

My teaching career began six years ago as a teaching artist at a summer camp in Baltimore City. From day one, I enjoyed seeing students being able to express themselves through art and knew I wanted to make teaching art a full time career. My husband and I have three daughters at home and a big fur baby named Mac. I love spending time with my family as well as in the garden, painting and reading. My favorite food is beef stroganoff and anything related to chocolate, I also like to start everyday with coffee. Blue is my absolute favorite color.

BS from Salisbury University and MS from Towson University

I love children and reading, so the school library is the place for me. I love sharing books with my students! This is my 14th year as a full-time educator.

I enjoy reading, hiking, doing puzzles and, most of all, spending time with family. I have a husband, five children and (so far) four grandchildren.

Salisbury University and Boston University

I have been teaching for 20 years. There aren’t too many other jobs that would let me sing and play instruments all day! I love Disney movies and my favorite book is “Bridge to Terabithia.” My favorite colors are turquoise and black. I live with my husband, two teens, two cats, and a dog.

I am a mom to four amazing kiddos, two boys and two girls. I am passionate about plants, gardening, crafting, music and baking. I love animals and have two dogs, two cats, a bearded dragon, fish, and chickens. My favorite animal is a pig and my favorite colors are pink and green. I love food too much to pick a favorite, and I am obsessed with all things coffee.

Fleet Business School
Para Pro Test

I have been substitute teaching for QACPS since 2007. I like working in a variety of classrooms with different students. I enjoy spending time with them, helping them learn and watching them grow. I live with my husband Tracy and our four children. In my spare time I like spending time at different beaches collecting different types of shell.

Chesapeake College, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, Anne Arundel Community College

I love kids, tackling a good challenge, and making a difference! My favorite foods are pizza and spaghetti and my favorite color is yellow. I love hanging out with my friends, reading, and watching movies. I like to stay healthy and fit, and I love being with my kids as much as possible and playing with my dog. The outdoors are the best place for me, preferably at a lake or just sitting and getting some sun! I live with my husband Dave and four children, Austin, Kendal, Katelyn and Trent, and my basset hound, Rosco.

I have Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and am currently working on my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with Pepperdine University.

I am fostering kittens that are really sweet and shy! I love playing trivia, going to concerts and playing tennis. I am also a barista at a local coffee shop!

I have a Bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University in Psychology with an ESOL minor.

My favorite colors are navy blue and green. Some of my favorite foods are lasagna and chicken tacos. I enjoy traveling and have been to England, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, the Bahamas. I enjoy listening to all kinds of music and making (sometimes extensive) playlists. I am also a huge fan of Taylor Swift.

Chesapeake College and Salisbury University

I believe education is the most important tool that allows us to teach and to learn at the same time. This is one of the reasons why I love to be part of this profession!

My favorite color is red and my favorite food is cheese pizza. One of my hobbies is listening to music. A fun fact about me is that I speak five different languages!

Degrees & Certifications: Berkeley College, New York

Fun Facts:
I have been a Math Tutor at Bayside since 2005. I love working with our students and seeing their delight when they conquer new or challenging concepts.
My husband & I moved to Kent Island in 2000. We raised our two sons here– both of whom attended Bayside! I enjoy the outdoors and experiencing new cultures and foods. My husband and I have just visited our 50th US state. Experiencing all our county has to offer is amazing.

Anne Arundel Community College

For the past 11 years, I have enjoyed serving in various volunteer roles working with children of all ages. From nature based preschools to traditional classrooms, there’s always an opportunity to learn and explore something new!

I live on Kent Island with my husband, three kids and our dog, Infinity! We enjoy family game nights, kayaking, swimming, and exploring local parks. In my downtime, I love watching documentaries, creating graphic designs, and working on various DIY projects!

I’m so happy to be a part of your child’s educational journey!

Salisbury University

I have worked in education for 27 years and have lived in Queen Anne’s County my whole life. I love baseball and am a Red Sox fan. My favorite color is blue and my favorite movie is “Field of Dreams.” I have two grown children (boy/girl twins) and three dogs, Jackson, Sadie, and Colt.

BS in Elementary Education from Towson University and MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Maryland College

I started teaching in 1983. I love working with children and it is always my goal to help students love learning. I enjoy cooking, reading, working out, and watching football. My favorite color is purple, my favorite food is chocolate chip cookies, and my favorite movie is “The Sound of Music.” I have three adult children, Russell, Matthew, and Jennifer, a daughter-in-law Victoria, grandson Mason, and a chocolate lab named Chessie.

Bachelor's Degree from University of Maryland Baltimore County; Master’s Degree from Bowie State University; National Board Certification in Reading-Language Arts / Early and Middle Childhood

I started teaching in 1992 and chose the profession because I love watching children grow, learn, and achieve success. I love soccer and READING!! My favorite books when I was younger were the “Black Stallion” series by Walter Farley. As an adult, I love mysteries and thrillers. My favorite colors are blue and green and my favorite food is chips and salsa. My husband and I raised a daughter and son in Queen Anne’s County. We enjoy boating, hiking, and swimming with our chocolate labs.

Towson University, Loyola University, and Salisbury University

I have been in the field of education for 30 years. I love children and seeing how they change with the more they learn. My hobbies include reading, word puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and doing anything with my grandkids! My favorite colors are blues, purples, and pinks, and my favorite foods are Italian and gummy bears. I have too many favorite books to name just one! I am married with two grown daughters, two granddaughters, a dog named Cody, and a steer named George.

Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education (K-6)
Masters in Elementary Education
Graduate Towson University

I have been an Educator for 21 years. I have two children, Jacob and Nicholas. Jacob is starting his freshman year of college and Nicholas is going to be a freshman in high school. We have the cutest dog, Skipper. He is a Schnoodle and only weighs 9 pounds. In my free time I love watching my boys on the lacrosse field, reading, doing projects around my house, and watching movies on the Hallmark Channel!

I have been with QACPS since 2012 and have lived in Queen Anne’s County since 2002. Some of my favorite things to do are reading ,crocheting and playing all kinds of board games and card games. My husband and I have three grown children, all of whom attended Bayside Elementary! We have one rescue dog, Samoa and are fostering two sweet cats, Dove and Meatball! We also have a rescue grandcat, Kenickie!

Chesapeake College / MGW Nursing Program

I always loved volunteering in my children’s classrooms, and later worked as a paraprofessional. However, my ultimate dream was becoming a school nurse!

I enjoy biking, camping, hiking, crochet, and I love the Orioles! My most favorite thing to do is spend time with family. I’ve been married for 33 years and have four adult children, one grandson, a black lab named Molly, and two cats named Tomi and Boo. My favorite color is sea glass blue, my favorite book is “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, and my favorite food is pizza.

Howard Community College

I have always loved children. My mom ran a home daycare during my teens and 20’s, so I’ve had a lot of experience with kids.

My hobbies include reading, cooking, and watching Ravens football with my boys. My husband and I have three boys, including a set of identical twins. My favorite color is yellow, my favorite foods are salmon and crabs, and my favorite book is “The Nightingale.”

Pennsylvania College of Technology

My hobbies include sewing and crafting. My favorite color is navy blue and my favorite food is chicken parmesan. My husband is a police officer and we have two children and a cat.