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Welcome to Fifth Grade
The Ashlawn Fifth Grade team would like to welcome you to Ashlawn Elementary School.
Introducing the 5th grade Team
Mrs. Margaret Bleicher
margaret.bleicher@apsva.us
Welcome to 5th grade! I grew up in South Florida, and graduated from Vanderbilt University studying both elementary and special education. This is my 9th year at Ashlawn and it is such a special place! I live here in Arlington with my husband, 3 kids (8th grade, 12th grade, and sophomore in college) and our dog Teddy. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, reading, shopping, travel, and doing DIY projects around the house. We are going to have a great year together!
Ms. Hannah Magnolia
hannah.magnolia@apsva.us
Hi! I’m Hannah Magnolia, and I’m so happy to be a part of the Ashlawn community and the fifth grade team. I grew up in a small town outside of Buffalo, NY and earned my bachelor’s at The George Washington University. After working in a variety of office environments, I decided to explore the career I’d always wanted – teaching! I went to Marymount University for my Masters of Education, and I’ve been teaching 4th & 5th grades in Arlington since 2008. When I’m not at school, you can find me relaxing with my family and friends, baking with my daughter, spending time outdoors, or just reading a book. Go Ashlawn Eagles!
Ms. Sobel
andrea.sobel@apsva.us
I can’t wait for another amazing school year teaching 5th grade. I grew up right outside of Philly and I am a Philly sports fan at heart! I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Penn State – We Are! I also studied abroad in Ecuador during my time there where I taught English to University students. I am currently getting my Masters at George Mason University. A few of my favorites include Starbucks coffee, being outside, butterflies, sunsets, and traveling to new places.
Mrs. Montana Riley
Welcome to 5th grade! This is my 8th year teaching at Ashlawn and I am thrilled to be teaching 5th grade again this year. It’s going to be an amazing year filled with learning, games and fun adventures. Some things to know about me are I got married in 2018, I have a golden retriever named Whitlow, I love traveling to new countries, my favorite hobbies include spending time with friends, creating art, and trying new foods. I can’t wait to see where this year takes us and to learn all about you!
Ms. Lisa Young
Lisa.Young2@apsva.us
I am so excited to teach fifth grade this year! I am from a small town in upstate New York, and I went college in upstate New York. After graduating from college, I went to law school. I practiced law for five years in California. I then became a stay-at-home mom to my two sons for 10 years. While I was a stay-at-home mom, I started subbing at Ashlawn. I loved it so much I decided I wanted to become a teacher. I earned my teaching license and last year was my first year teaching. My older son finished fifth grade at Ashlawn and is now in sixth grade at Swanson Middle School. My younger son is in fourth grade at Ashlawn. Outside of school I enjoy running, cycling, hiking, camping, and yoga.