1st Grade

Welcome to First Grade

The Ashlawn First Grade team would like to welcome you to Ashlawn Elementary School.

Ms. Justine Faucett

justine.faucett@apsva.us

Welcome to 1st Grade! After completing my student teaching at Ashlawn in 2019, I taught 1st grade in Fairfax for 3 years, and was thrilled to return to Ashlawn in 2023. This will be my 5th year teaching first grade.

I was born and raised in Connecticut, where I got my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. After graduating, I moved to Charlottesville to pursue my Master’s in Elementary Education at the University of Virginia.

When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy running, reading and spending time with my husband and dog. My favorite book is Wemberly Worried!

Camille Galvan

Camille Galvan

camille.galvan@apsva.us

Welcome to 1st grade! I am glad to be part of the Ashlawn community! This will be my 2nd year teaching first grade at Ashlawn. Before moving to Virginia, I was a preschool lead teacher in New York City. I was born in the Dominican Republic and was raised in Brooklyn, New York. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education at City College of New York and became a fully certified teacher last summer. In my free time, I enjoy going on long walks, sightseeing, listening to music, and traveling.

Ms. Elizabeth Granny

elizabeth.granny@apsva.us

I am so excited for my fourth year teaching 1st grade at Ashlawn! I was born and raised in Ohio, where I graduated from Miami University with my Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and a minor in child studies. In 2020, I graduated from American University with my Masters in Teaching. In my free time I love to swim, read books and try to cook or bake new recipes! Some of my favorite children’s books are The Day the Crayons Quit, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and Rosie Revere Engineer.

Ms. Zowie Walsh

zowie.walsh@apsva.us

Welcome to first grade! This will be my fifth year teaching first grade and my third year at Ashlawn. I grew up in Pennsylvania and got my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky. I also have my Masters of Education in Reading. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also love college basketball and rooting on the wildcats whenever I get a chance!