Teacher & Staff Directory

I love surrounding myself with friends and family! I live in Centreville with Mr. Anthony, and my three kids. Their names are Abigail, Trey, and Lillian. We have a Chocolate Lab named Maya. I believe laughing can fix almost anything, and that a simple smile can turn someone's day around!

My hobbies include crafting, taking pictures, and reading. My favorite foods are Chic-Fil-A and Mexican, my favorite color is green, and my favorite sports team is whatever team my kids are on!

Three fun facts about me are that I love Harry Potter, I went to school in QACPS, and I am taking classes to learn how to speak/read/write in Korean. Outside of school, I love to read mystery books, play trivia games, and listen to all kinds of music. I'm a dog mom to my Golden Retriever, Layla. My favorite food is Phở - it's a yummy Vietnamese soup! I love bright neon colors and I root for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team! :)

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and my Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

This is my 17th year teaching. My first two years of teaching were spent in Talbot County in 4th grade. In the classroom, you may occasionally find me dancing on my desk! I have a teacher TikTok page (@kandjshow).

I live in Barclay with my wife Jenny, my daughter Autumn, and my son Daniel. We also have a furry girl, a Golden Retriever named Molly and we have a sweet cat named Smokey. I collect Kyle Busch race winning diecast, and my favorite sports teams are the Orioles, Caps, and Commanders. My favorite food is Chick-Fil-A and my favorite color is blue.

I've wanted to be a teacher since I was only three years old! I used to teach my dad's feet when he took naps. I now live in Queenstown with my husband, Michael, and two boys, Hudson and Owen. We love fostering animals in the summer when we have some spare time. We currently own two foster fail (wins?) kittens named Poppy and Rocky.

My favorite colors are teal and navy blue. I enjoy rooting for the Washington Commanders. My favorite foods are seafood, sushi, and Italian!

Bachelor's degree from Washington College; Master's Degree from Walden University in Elementary Reading and Literacy

I was born in Queen Anne's County and even attended Kennard when it was a school for 9th graders! I live in Chestertown with my husband, Mark, and three children, Cooper, Ella, and Connor. I have been teaching 3rd grade at Kennard Elementary School for 19 years now! I have loved every minute. When I am not teaching, I enjoy playing outside with my family, reading and going to the beach. My favorite food is Chick-Fil-A and my favorite color is yellow. My favorite sports teams are any team my children are playing on!

I grew up in Queen Anne’s County. I have a 5 year old named Amelia and a cat named Stitch. I enjoy spending time with friends and going on adventures with my daughter. My favorite colors are purple and teal and my favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens. My favorite restaurant is Outback for a steak and baked potato.

This is my 9th year teaching and my 2nd year teaching at Kennard Elementary school. I live in Kent Island with my husband Matthew and son Noah. We are expecting a baby girl in August. We also have a boxer mix dog named Lucy!

My hobbies include going to the beach and the pool. We love to ride bikes and go fishing as a family. My favorite food is Chick-Fil-A and my favorite color is blue. I love the Orioles!

Bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University

I graduated from QACHS. I am married with three kids, a cat, a dog, and a rabbit. I enjoy crocheting, baking, and being outside. I also enjoy riding rollercoasters, even though they scare me! My favorite color is pink, my favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse, and my favorite team is the Orioles.

This is my 19th year teaching at Kennard! I also attended Kennard for 9th grade when it was part of QACHS.

My family and I live in Sudlersville. I enjoy doing things outside like camping, hiking, yard work, and playing different sports. I love watching movies, reading, and listening to music. My favorite color is blue and my favorite foods are Italian, Mexican, and American foods. My very favorite meal is my wife’s Million Dollar Pasta or Chicken Parm! My favorite sports team is Stoke City FC from England.

Bachelor’s degrees in Teaching and Environmental Science

I live in Chestertown with my partner and rescue dog named Chauncey, a Pomeranian. I ran cross country and track in college, and I know how to sail and water ski. My hobbies include antiquing, biking, hosting friends and family, and being a lifelong learner.

My favorite color is pistachio green and my favorite foods are Indian and Japanese cuisine. My favorite local restaurant is Evergrain Bread Company in Chestertown. My favorite sports teams are the Philadelphia Union and the Eagles. Go Birds!

I am married with one son and two dogs. I have a goal to visit every state. My hobbies include reading and traveling. My favorite color is blue and my favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers. My favorite sports teams are the Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles.

I love to be involved with helping others. I serve as the Queen Anne's County High School Women's Tennis Coach. I’m married with two children. A fun fact about me is that I can juggle. My favorite color is blue and my favorite restaurants are Fogo De Chao and Texas Roadhouse. My favorite sports teams are the Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Commanders.

I grew up and went to school in Queen Anne’s County. I live in Centreville with my husband, my daughters (Emma and Caroline), and our beagle Ariel. My hobbies include reading and walking. My favorite color is purple and my favorite restaurant is Ohana at Walt Disney World. My favorite team is the Orioles.

Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University; Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction - Technology Integration from George Mason University

I’ve always wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I have four siblings and I used to make my younger brothers play school with me all day!

After college, I worked in Fairfax County Public Schools for nine years. During my time there, I worked as a fifth grade teacher, fourth grade teacher, and a sixth grade math and STEAM teacher. After receiving my master’s degree, I worked as a School Based Technology Specialist. In 2019, I relocated to the Eastern Shore and have taught fourth grade at Kennard Elementary since then.

I love exploring the small towns along the Eastern Shore and visiting nearby beaches with my family and friends! My favorite colors are green and blue and my favorite restaurant is Ava’s in St. Michaels. I love all things Penn State, especially Penn State football!

B.A. Elementary Education & Psychology

I am Mom to Allyson, Cole, and Ryan, as well as to Labradors Solomon and Maverick. My hobbies include golf, crafting, and going to disney. A fun fact is that I once met Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Oz on the same day. My favorite colors are purple and teal and my favorite food is Italian. My favorite team is the Ravens.

I grew up in Queen Anne’s County and graduated from QACHS in 2006. I was a 2022 finalist for QACPS Teacher of the Year. Fun fact: My nephew is a student at Kennard!
I live in Denton with my husband and our Jack Russell Terrier, Minnie. I have 3 horses that I love to ride! I show my horse, Scooter, throughout the year at shows in Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. My favorite color is burgundy and my favorite foods are sushi and Mexican. My favorite teams are the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Nationals.

I am so excited to be your teacher this year! I hope you had an exciting summer! I can’t wait to hear about all your adventures. We are going to learn so much together this year!
My favorite teams are the Baltimore Orioles and New Orleans Saints. My favorite restaurant is Rude Burger.

I attended Kennard Intermediate School and my class was the first to use Kennard Annex. My daughter, Marlo Coppage, teaches math at QACHS and my daughter-in-law, Emily Wade, is the media specialist at CES.
My husband Kip and I have three grown children and six (soon to be seven!) grandchildren. My hobbies include riding my motorcycle, camping, and water activities. My favorite color is seafood green and my favorite food is anything I don’t have to cook! My favorite teams are the Ravens and Orioles.

I’m married with two children and a dog. I enjoy painting, reading, and spending time with my family. My favorite color is green and my favorite food is pizza. My favorite teams are Navy football and my children’s college lacrosse teams.

I live in Church Hill with my husband Nick, three kids Brayden, Beckham, and Brynlee, and our dog Bella. I love to go to the beach and read a good book. My favorite color is purple. I played lacrosse in college. My favorite team is Alabama football - ROLL TIDE!

I have taught 5th grade for 25 years! I have been in the same classroom for 23 of those years. I am married and have two sons. CJ and Mason. We have two dogs, a dachshund named Otto and a Corgi named Beau. My hobbies include being outside and reading. My favorite color is yellow and my favorite foods are steak and salad. The Orioles are my favorite team.

I have taught music for almost twenty years and it has been a pleasure getting to see all of the students learn and grow throughout those years!

I have been married for 20 years to my husband Chip and we have a daughter Kasey who will be 14 this year. We love animals and have two pups: a beagle named Bob and a pug named Marshmallow. We also have a bunny named Carmel and a cat named Rosey. I love a great joke and to keep people laughing and smiling. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, traveling, trying all new things, and spending time with my family and friends.

My favorite color is burgundy and my favorite food is seafood. My favorite musicians are Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, and Lauren Daigle. My favorite male singers would be Meatloaf and Prince.

BS in Elementary Education from University of Maryland; M.Ed. Reading Specialist from Goucher College; National Board Certification

I began my teaching career in 2004 in Anne Arundel County. While at Glendale Elementary, I taught second and fourth grade and served as math lead teacher. In 2007, I was recruited to open a new school, Seven Oaks Elementary in Odenton, MD. In addition to teaching second and fourth grade, I was also the STEAM coordinator and led our transition to a STEAM school. Since moving to the Eastern Shore in the fall of 2019, I have continued my teaching career as a Math Specialist at Sudlersville Elementary. My love of reading and STEAM have drawn me to the Library Media Specialist position here at KES and I couldn't be happier to be a TIGER!

I currently reside in Centreville with my husband and 2 wonderful kiddos, Gabe and Lainey. My hobbies include traveling, cooking, baking, and going to the beach. My favorite color is mint green and my favorite restaurants are Theo’s and Amalfi Coast. Harry Potter is my favorite and I've read each book at least 10 times!

I am the only PE Teacher KES has ever had! I’ve been married to my wife Jackie for 29 years. We have two children, Andrew and Alexandria (Alex). We also have a black lab named Belle and a black cat named Licorice. My favorite color is blue and my favorite food is pizza. My favorite teams are the Orioles, Ravens, and whoever is playing the Steelers and Yankees. I have a collection of Brooks Robinson memorabilia and I enjoy metal detecting.

BFA, Tufts University and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
MAEd, Gratz Collage
APC Art K-12 and Special Education
Art educator for 22 years

Recognitions:
Maryland Distinguished Service Award
MSDE Maryland Art Educator Award
National Scholastic Art Educator
Adobe Creative Suite Certified: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rich Media, and Adobe Dreamweaver
Master Teacher for the state of Maryland in Interactive Media

I was born in Washington, D.C. I have five kids, and we used to raise great danes. I enjoy traveling, gardening, and art. My favorite color is purple and my favorite restaurants are Chick-Fil-A and Kenmorr.

I like going to the beach, baking, and painting even though I’m not very good at it. My favorite color is yellow and my favorite foods are Chick-Fil-Al and Mexican. My favorite teams are the Commanders, Orioles, and Capitals.

Mrs. Carhart loves getting lost in a good book ~ especially a mystery! I have lived in 7 counties across Delmarva. She loves living near the Chesapeake Bay and all of its treasures! Her favorite color is blue.

I am married with three daughters, Kaitlyn, Madi, and Ella. I like to read, shop, and go to the beach! My favorite color is purple and I love any kind of food - I love going out to dinner! My favorite teams are the ones my kids play for: QACHS lacrosse and soccer, Bayshore soccer, and QAC lacrosse.

Dual degrees in General and Special Education from the University of Delaware; National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy

I live in Centreville with my husband, Kent, our twin sons, Alexander and Russell, and our two dogs, Dolly and Schooner. Our sons are 5th graders at Kennard this year.

My hobbies include reading, scrapbooking, and gardening. I also play the trombone, piano, and guitar. My favorite colors are blue, teal, and turquoise. I love all foods! My favorite teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and the Baltimore Orioles.

I’m married to John and we have three children, Matthew, Mark, and Megan. Our pets are Tucker, Zeus, and Guinness. I enjoy hiking (I’ve hiked to the top of Mt. Moosilauke!), paddle boarding, and reading. My favorite color is green and my favorite foods are seafood and Italian.

I am married with three kids. I coached high school field hockey for 20 years. My hobbies include reading, sports, and enjoying time with family and friends. My favorite colors are shades of blue and gray. My favorite foods are burgers and pizza, and my favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens.

I've been at Kennard for 23 years! I am married and have two wonderful daughters and one grandson. Currently I have three horses and several cats. I love my horses and anything to do with arts and crafts. My favorite color is blue and I love Dunkin Donuts and Pizza Empire. My favorite team is the Orioles.

I live in Centreville with my husband Charlie, my daughter Rowan, and our two dogs Allie and Lucy. I love to fish, kayak, run, hike, and explore new places. My favorite color is yellow and I love pasta and Asian-inspired dishes. My favorite team is the Maryland Terrapins.

I’m married with two amazing daughters and a lovely dog named Covi. I love to read and go to the beach! My favorite color is red and I love seafood and pizza - or seafood on a pizza! My favorite sports team is the Green Bay Packers.

I am a field hockey coach and help and support many local youth sports programs! I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family; especially fishing and hunting with them! We also love to go to dinner and have movies and game nights!

My favorite colors are blue and green and my favorite local restaurants are Procolino’s and Bridge’s. I really enjoy sports and competition, especially football, field hockey, lacrosse, swimming, and college basketball! I support the Ravens.

I've been a 5th grade teacher, a media specialist and a school counselor in my career. My family includes Buddy, Chase, and Riley, as well as two dogs, Blaze and Blu. My hobbies are baking, crafting, boating, and swimming. My favorite color is teal blue and my favorite food is anything! My favorite teams are Queen Anne’s Lions soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.

BS from Frostburg State College; MEd from Western Maryland College

I went to school and grew up in Queen Anne’s County. I’m married to Richard and have three children and a dog named Ellie. My hobbies include reading, biking, and hiking. My favorite color is purple and my favorite food is Mexican. My favorite team is the Orioles.

I’m married to Frank and we have four children: Frank, Lauren, Leah, and John Wesley. We also have four grandchildren. I enjoy traveling, reading, and singing. My favorite color is red and my favorite foods are steak and seafood. My favorite teams are the Ravens and Liberty University.

I have worked at KES for 20 years! I am married with four grown children. I also have two grandchildren I love to spend time with. In my free time, I love reading everything and spending time at the beach. I love all food and my favorite color is blue! My favorite teams are the Washington Capitals and the Washington Commanders.