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.

Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Towson University

I grew up in Queen Anne’s County and graduated from Kent Island High School. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and three kids.

Some of my favorite things are the colors aqua and purple, Chick-fil-A, and shopping at Target.

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.

I am a first year teacher with over 22 years experience working with children. I live in Centreville. I enjoy rooting for the Ravens (GO RAVENS!). I love going out to eat at restaurants. I also enjoy going to the beach and playing cornhole.

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.

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 am so excited to be joining Kennard Elementary this year after teaching in Anne Arundel County for several years! I live in Centreville with my family and enjoy being outdoors. I have a three-year-old daughter Caroline and a one-year-old son Thomas. Both kids love to throw the ball for our German Shorthaired Pointers, Pepper and Chief. I enjoy hunting, fishing, watching sports, and playing with my kids. This is going to be such a fun year!

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 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.

Master's Degree- Elementary Reading and Math from Walden University
Bachelors- Elementary Education from Salisbury University

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 dog Buddy. 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.

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’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!

BS, Elementary Education, University of Maryland
M.Ed. Reading Specialist, Goucher College
School Library Media/Instructional Technology, Towson University

Certifications:
Grades 1-5, Middle School
Reading Specialist (K-12)
School Library Media Specialist (K-12)

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!

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

AA Liberal Arts and Sciences- Chesapeake College
BS in Physical Education PreK-12- Salisbury University

SPC1 PE PreK-12, SPC1 Health PreK-12

I started my career as a recreation specialist in Caroline County. My passions for Sports and Wellness and instructing the youth of a community inspired me to go back to college to get my degree in teaching. Since graduating I have been teaching at North Caroline High School where I was not only a PE teacher but also an assistant coach for the boys soccer team and wrestling team.

In my free time I LOVE lifting heavy weights and playing pickleball! I’m so excited to join the KES community!

I was born and raised in Northern Virginia and moved to the shore 4 years ago. I’m a mom to 3 mini humans, 3 dogs, 4 chickens, 1 cat, and 3 turtles. I love to spend my days reading or nerding out. I’m a huge Star Wars fan and Harry Potter fan. I collect wands and Star Wars memorabilia. Fall is my favorite season and I go big for Halloween.

My favorite color is black and green. My favorite food is any type of wings. Chocolate covered pretzels are my kryptonite. I love to laugh and corny dad jokes make my day!

BA in Music Education from Salisbury University
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education

I started my music teaching career with seven years of music education and chorus experience in Prince George's County Public Schools. This is my second year at Kennard Elementary School as the music teacher, band and choir director. I enjoy singing, playing piano and guitar. I also enjoy gardening, reading, and yoga, and hanging out with my husband, Joel, our two tuxedo kittens, Yennefer and Cirilla and our Australian Shepherd puppy, Calanthe.

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.

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 am so excited to join the Kennard Elementary team this year as a Special Education teacher!
While I am new to Kennard, I am not new to teaching. I have previously worked as a Special Education teacher and Orton-Gillingham instructor at a private school, as well as a middle school English Language Arts teacher here in Queen Anne's County. As a graduate of Queen Anne's County Public Schools, it is incredibly meaningful to return and help support the success of students in the same community where I grew up. I am honored to have the opportunity to shape young learners in a county that helped shape who I am today.

Fun fact: My daughter will also be starting at Kennard this year, so we are both beginning an exciting new chapter together! I also have one other daughter who's two, and I am getting married this November! I can't wait to meet my students, their families, and become part of the Kennard community.

Outside of school: I love to read, I love being outdoors, I enjoy spending time with my family, I love to thrift shop, I love museums and art.

" Behind every child who believes in themselves is a teacher who believed first"

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!

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 live in QAC with my husband, our son and our dog Bodie. I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 17 years, and when I am not working I enjoy reading, gardening and being outdoors.

I’ve been in education since 1995, but my love for teaching began long before that—I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I grew up in New England and moved to Maryland for college in the early 1990s. I loved it so much here that I decided to make it my home and never left.

Outside of school, I enjoy knitting, reading, and antiquing. My favorite color is orange—in fact, I even wore orange sneakers at my wedding! My husband John and I have two sons and a dog named Raven (not named after the football team!).

I grew up in Delaware before moving to Maryland with my husband. Growing up I competitively showed horses, played field hockey, and was actively involved in my 4-H and FFA chapters. I rode on the equestrian team at Delaware State University where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. While I always played teacher as a child, I confirmed my love for teaching and children after graduation and got my Master’s in Education. I have spent the past 15 years in education, working as both a special education teacher and a science teacher in Delaware and Maryland. Throughout my career, I have learned that some of the most meaningful school experiences happen when schools, families, and community members work together to support children.

Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my husband Matt and son Colton before we become a family of four in November. I love to read, go camping, and spend time outdoors in the garden or watching Colton play with the animals around our farm.

I was born and raised in Chestertown, Maryland, and I recently completed my Master’s in School Counseling at Frostburg State University, where I also served as the graduate assistant coach of the women’s soccer team!

Prior to Frostburg, I completed my undergraduate studies at Albright College and earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology while a member of both the Albright women’s soccer and swim teams. After graduating, I spent a year in Denver, Colorado, and completed a specialized graduate certificate program in Professional Psychology – and did a lot of hiking and snowboarding! In my free time, I love playing/coaching soccer, going out on the boat, and spending time with family, friends, and my little dog Lola!

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.
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 have been a classroom teacher for 16 years, including the past 12 years teaching 5th grade right here at KES. It has been such a privilege to be part of this incredible school community, and I am thrilled to continue supporting our students in a new way. I have always been passionate about helping children grow as readers, and I can't wait to work with students, teachers, and families to build confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading. I'm looking forward to a wonderful school year and can't wait to see all that our KES Tigers accomplish. Here's to a fantastic year of learning and reading together!

"I believe every child deserves to feel successful as a reader. My goal is to encourage growth, celebrate progress, and help every student discover the power of literacy."

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.