
Ms. Kristen Aumann
Preschool & Summer Camp Coordinator
- 1st Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I believe all children are capable.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: dynamic

Mrs. Stephanie Bock
Half-day Pre-kindergarten
- 5th Year at Pinecrest
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because of the school's commitment to student success.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community

Ms. Anila Gray
Full-day Pre-kindergarten
- 5th Year at Pinecrest
- I believe all children can reach their potential.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: motivating

Ms. Michelle Friscia
Full-day Pre-kindergarten & Extended Day Coordinator
- 1st Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- My mission as a teacher is to make all children feel safe and give them the chance to grow.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: good-hearted

Ms. Christina Mark
Kindergarten
- 5th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I believe all children can do more than they believe.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: awesome

Ms. Liza Blacker
Grade 1
- 6th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because I believe the school fosters an environment where all children and adults can thrive.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: engaging

Ms. Rachel Kosansky
Grade 2
- 1st Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because I believe in the mission of the school.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: impactful

Ms. Andrea Wood
Grade 3
- 5th Year at Pinecrest
- I believe all children can teach me something and have a voice worth listening to.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: responsive

Mrs. Marilyn Barrette
Grade 4
- 7th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I believe all children can reach their potential.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community

Mrs. Rebecca Cookson
Grade 5/6
- 1st year at Pinecrest
- My mission as a teacher is to model kindness and respect, while developing students that are excited and proud of their learning.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: future

Coach Mustapha Sanowar
Physical Education
- 4th Year at Pinecrest
- He/him
- My mission as a teacher is to help as many children as possible become productive citizens of their communities.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: supportive

Mrs. Anne Sidney
K-6 Creative Movement
- 5th Year at Pinecrest (longer including summer camp)
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because here we are able to foster individual growth.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: discovery

Ms. Julane Havens
Performance with Shakespeare Theatre Company
- 2nd Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest I choose to teach at Pinecrest because the community believes in the importance of arts education.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: joy

Ms. Chloe Rier
STEAM Teacher
- 1st Year at Pinecrest (longer including summer camp)
- She/her
- I am a teacher, a helper, and a leader.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: positivity

Mr. Cole Holland
Music with Tolbert Music LLC
- 3rd Year at Pinecrest
- He/him
- I believe all children can accomplish anything with practice and patience.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: inspiring

Ms. Carolyn Fitchett
K-6 After-care
- 7th Year at Pinecrest
- I believe all children can learn and soar.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: unique

Mrs. Hatefeh Saleh
After-care
- 4th Year at Pinecrest
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because it is a safe and positive space for our students.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: welcoming

Ms. Dolly Gomes
After-Care
- 2nd Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- My mission as a teacher is to foster each child's unique talent.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: rewarding

Ms. KC Taylor
After-care & Substitute Teacher
- 1st Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I choose to teach at Pinecrest because this school’s mission is all about respecting children as the human beings they are.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community

Ms. Natalie Vazquez
After-care & Substitute Teacher
- 4th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I believe all children can reach their goals.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: special

Mrs. Courtnay Weitekamp
Substitute Teacher
- 4th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- My mission as a teacher is to create a family atmosphere while teaching children to love to read, write, and do math.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: family

Mrs. Sophie Ferrier
Substitute Teacher
- 26th Year at Pinecrest
- I believe all children are unique.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: one-of-a-kind

Mrs. Linda Conroy
Finance Associate
- 5th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I believe all children are precious.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: community!

Ms. Stacey Hernandez
Office Manager
- 4th Year at Pinecrest
- My mission as a teacher is to make learning fun and build confidence to be yourself.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: amazing

Ms. Ragan Sawyer
Admissions & Marketing Director
- 4th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- I believe all children are change-makers.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: inclusive

Ms. Cynthia Sambro
Director of Academics
- 8th Year at Pinecrest
- She/her
- My mission in my role is to be of service.
- Pinecrest in 1 word: love

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