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Welcome to 3rd Grade
The Third Grade team would like to welcome you to Ashlawn Elementary School.
Ms. Katie Avila
I am originally from Long Island New York and decided to move to Virginia to pursue my dream to be a teacher. I got my undergrad in Elementary Education at York College of Pennsylvania and furthered my education with a masters degree in reading from Queens College. One of my all time favorite books is Thank You, Mr. Falker because it reminds me of so many of my teachers that helped me when I was in school. When I’m not teaching I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exercising, traveling and listening to live music. Working at Ashlawn has truly been a dream come true for me. The staff, the parents and the community are so supportive and have become my second family. I am truly thankful to be a part of the Ashlawn staff.
Mr. Ryan Dallas
ryan.dallas@apsva.us
I grew up next to the beach in the Tidewater area of Virginia. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University where I earned my undergrad and masters in pedagogy for grades k-6. Since graduating, I have taught first grade, English Immersion exclusively to native Spanish speakers, 5th grade, and now I am teaching 3rd grade. This is my 5th year at Ashlawn and I’m really proud to be here working with the school staff and with the community. I currently live in Arlington and working here makes me feel really invested in the Arlington. When I am not working, I enjoy spending my free time playing soccer, trying new restaurants, exploring the area, and reading.
Ms. Margaret McCracken
margaret.mccracken@apsva.us
I am so excited to continue teaching 3rd grade at Ashlawn Elementary! I grew up attending APS schools, and am honored to play a part in Ashlawn’s community of learners. Before becoming an Ashlawn Eagle, I worked in museum education in Nashville, Tennessee and taught in England for an IB primary school. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading, music, visiting all the fun museums and monuments of DC, traveling, and hanging out with my cat Barry.
Mr. Jeremy Strohl
jeremy.strohl@apsva.us
I am very excited to be teaching 3rd grade at Ashlawn Elementary. Before arriving to Ashlawn I grew up in Burke, VA and then went to college at Elon University. After college I lived and taught in Spain for before coming back to the states to get my master’s at James Madison University. Since then I have been teaching in Arlington and enjoying my time with the students and staff at APS. When I am not teaching, I enjoy traveling, biking, kayaking, playing volleyball and reading. My favorite elementary books to read include The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Mercy Watson, and Piggie and Elephant. Hmm those are all pig books. I guess I also love pigs…