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1st Grade

Welcome to First Grade

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


Picture of Ms. Justine Faucett with Welcome to 1st grade sign

 

Ms. Justine Faucett

justine.faucett@apsva.us

I’m thrilled to be a part of the Ashlawn community! After completing my student teaching at Ashlawn in 2019, I taught 1st grade in Fairfax for 3 years. I am so excited to be making my way back to Ashlawn for my fourth year in 1st 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.

In my free time I love to read, garden and spend time with my husband and dog. Some of my favorite children’s books are The Day the Crayons Quit, Wemberly Worried and any Piggie and Gerald book!


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Ms. Camille Galvan

camille.galvan@apsva.us

Welcome to 1st grade! I am glad to be part of the Ashlawn community! I have been teaching for 3 years, but this will be my 1st year teaching first grade at Ashlawn. I was a preschool lead teacher in New York City before moving to Virginia. I was born in the Dominican Republic and 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 this summer. In my free time, I enjoy going on long walks, sightseeing, listening to music, and journaling.


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Ms. Elizabeth Granny

elizabeth.granny@apsva.us

I am so excited for my third 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 with a minor in child studies. I also recently 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.


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Mrs. Harmatz Neff

abigail.harmatz@apsva.us

I am thrilled to be joining the Ashlawn community for my fourth year of 1st grade! Prior to joining Ashlawn, I taught first and second grade in Alexandria, as well as fourth grade in Fairfax.

I was raised in Richmond, Virginia and attended James Madison University for my Bachelors and Master’s in Elementary Education. Go Dukes!! After graduating, I moved to Northern Virginia to begin my teaching career. I am currently pursuing my second master’s in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on English Language Learners at the University of Virginia.

In my free time, I love exploring the NOVA area with my husband. You can find me either reading, cooking, or gardening. Some of my favorite children’s books are The Secret Garden, Dragons Love Tacos, and Each Kindness.


Picture of Ms. Zowie Walsh outdoors by a stream

Ms. Zowie Walsh

zowie.walsh@apsva.us

Welcome to first grade! This will be my fourth year teaching first grade and my second year at Ashlawn. I grew up in Pennsylvania and got my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky. I also received my Masters of Education in Reading, this past year. 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!