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Welcome to Kindergarten
The Ashlawn Kindergarten team would like to welcome you to Ashlawn Elementary School.
Mrs. Butler
Welcome to Kindergarten at Ashlawn! I am so happy to have you in my class this year. I have been teaching for many years and this is my 11th year teaching kindergarten at Ashlawn. This summer I spent my vacation in Maine with my husband, Mr. Butler, my two sons, Jack (Junior at ODU) and Ben (Senior at W-L) and our dog, Stella. I love sailing, reading and taking trips to the ice cream store. I’m so excited to get to know you, introduce our assistant teacher, Ms. Abida to you and share my favorite book series, Charlie the Ranch Dog, with you. I love Ashlawn and the amazing Kindergarten team and I know you will, too!
Tom Nagle
I am excited to begin my first full year as a Special Education Teacher at Ashlawn for the 2025-26 school year, where I will be working with students in Kindergarten and First Grade. After a nearly 30-year career in and out of government, I made a late-career switch from Capitol Hill to education. I long had an interest in pursuing such a role and was excited in 2023 when I started as a substitute teacher with Arlington Public Schools. I previously had the pleasure of serving as one of the Ashlawn school-based substitutes for all of 2024, so I literally have performed every role in the school during that time. Then I became a full-time Special Education Teacher in January 2025. I am a 25-year resident of Dominion Hills and am the parent of two former APS students who attended McKinley Elementary (now ATS) – so my wife and I are empty-nesters right around the corner. My daughter is a junior in college and my son recently graduated and is teaching English in Spain. Lastly, when I say “Go Eagles,” it means two things for me. I’m originally from the Philadelphia area, so if you’re a football fan, please don’t hold it against me that I’m rooting for the Super Bowl Champions in green from just up I-95….So, “Go Eagles!”
Ms. Luna
Hello! I am Ms. Luna and this will be my second year at Ashlawn and I couldn’t be more excited! Before joining the Ashlawn family, I taught in the District of Columbia for 3 years. I was born and raised in Mexico City and grew up loving the mountains and the outdoors. I am very passionate about education and making sure that students and families feel like a part of our community. Some fun facts about myself: I am a big Real Madrid fan, I love mystery books and one of my favorite TV shows is Modern Family.
Lauren Walsh
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This year marks my 16th year teaching kindergarten at Ashlawn. Since 2009, when I first accepted my job and moved here, I knew Ashlawn was a very special place. Each year since I’ve been dedicated to creating a warm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment where our learners feel safe, valued, and empowered. Kindergarten is a uniquely magical year, one where children begin to understand who they are as learners and community members. Watching them grow academically, emotionally, and socially is the best part of my job! My favorite part of teaching at Ashlawn is our school’s exemplary project, the Global Citizenship Project. I love that we focus on raising children that are passionate about making their school, community, and world a better place. Ashlawn and Arlington are home to me. I love our community and I am so grateful to be here!