1ST GRADE (1A)

Claudia graduated from Florida International University with her B.S. in Liberal Arts Education Track in 2018. She has previously worked in a school in South Florida before becoming a teacher as a paraprofessional and then later for four years as a Kindergarten Teacher. She moved to Rhode Island in 2021 and has been a First-Grade teacher for two years. Claudia is from California but a daughter of immigrant parents. She loves to visit family in Florida when she can, exploring new cities with her husband, loves Disney and has a cat named whiskers.

1ST GRADE (1B)

As a classroom teacher for nearly 15 years, she believes in the power of young children to lead the way in creating a better world. Lynn is passionate about building community and connection with students and their families. In addition to teaching, Lynn is a co-founder of the Rhode Island Coalition for Educators of Color, an organization that works to elevate the voices of educators of color in Rhode Island. She holds a Master's degree in teaching from Brown University as well as a Bachelor's degree in human development from Cornell University.

1ST GRADE (1C)

Alicia graduated from the University of RI in 2014 with her Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. She has worked in many settings, including directing and running after-school programs and holding the title of Education Coordinator for early learning programs for many years. Alicia's favorite role by far has been 1st grade teacher.