Spotlight

We want to welcome Lauren Mahler to Oak Park Elementary School. She is a K-5 Resource Teacher.

"My job is never dull. I love inspiring my students to reach their learning goals."

- Lauren Mahler, K-5 Resource Teacher

Welcome Emily Culpepper to OPES. She is part of AIM's Medically Fragile (K-5)

"I want to create a safe and calm classroom, giving each student opportunities to grow developmentally and academically."

- Emily Culpepper, AIM

Welcome Brenisha Sherman. She is a third grade teacher at OPES.

"I believe in reliability. I make time to learn my students personalities. I make a space for their voices. I want them to know they are cared for and they matter."

- Brenisha Sherman, 3rd Grade Teacher

Michael Pryor, Assistant Principal

"My father instilled in me the importance of striving for a better future and the value of education. My "why" is to share the love for education that my role models have given me. I find joy in watching children learn. I believe it is what God has called me to do."

- Michael Pryor, Assistant Principal

Mollie Hogan, 2nd Grade Teacher

"I believe that every child deserves someone in their corner. Someone who sees their potential even if they don't."

- Mollie Hogan, 2nd Grade Teacher

Amber Moody, Special Services

"I enjoy the moment when the light bulb comes on when I teach someone. I love serving and teaching, laughing and smiling with my students."

- Amber Moody, Special Services

Patricia Alcaraz, Kindergarten Teacher

"My main goal is to create a safe and positive learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged to grow."

- Patricia Alcaraz, Kindergarten Teacher

Lucy Sedlak, 4th Grade Teacher

"My main goals are to help the students recognize their potential and help motivate them to reach that potential."

- Lucy Sedlak, 4th Grade Teacher

Adam Joseph, 2nd Grade Teacher

"I aspire to be a positive male role model and make a positive impact on my students lives. I will show love and respect to each student."

- Adam Joseph, 2nd Grade Teacher

Charles Smith, 5th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher

"I like to earn the respect of the students by using humor to engage them in learning, yet firmness and consistency in classroom management."

- Charles Smith, 5th Grade Science/Social Studies

Vanessa Robbins, 3rd Grade Teacher

"I want to help my kids build confidence in their learning and help them to live out strengths and weaknesses."

- Vanessa Robbins, 3rd Grade Teacher

Karen Florence, 2nd Grade Teacher

"I became an educator because of my love for children and my love of reading and learning."

- Karen FLorence, 2nd Grade Teacher

Katherine Witt, K-5 Music Teacher

"I like to provide a classroom of routine and realistic expectations. I want to provide a diverse and well-rounded music education program to students."

- Katherine Witt, K-5 Music Teacher

Shiniece Swopes, P.E. Teacher

"I like to engage through many different courses such as visually, auditory, and hands-on. It's important to connect with students in all aspects."

- Shiniece Swopes, P.E. Teacher

Amber Dickerson, 1st Grade Teacher

"I want to make sure the children hit all of their learning targets and push them to success. I want to get on their level and give them a comfortable environemnt to thrive in."

- Amber Dickerson, 1st Grade Teacher

Catherine Dolan, Inclusion 1st Grade

"I love working with children and families. I have a passion for education and providing children with what they need to succeed."

- Catherine Dolan, Inclusion 1st Grade