THIRD GRADE-LEAD TEACHER: JOANN HILL
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About
This school year marks Mrs. Hill’s fourteenth year of teaching. All thirteen years of her education career have been at Brent and she has taught both third and fourth grades. She holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and has been rated as a Highly Effective educator every year since DCPS’s inception of the IMPACT program seven years ago. Moreover, she is recognized as an “Expert Teacher” within DCPS. Being part of the Brent community has been such a meaningful and rewarding experience and she feels so fortunate for all of the wonderful relationships she has been able to make with her students, parents and colleagues. There is no job better than teaching! Each day is different, and the children are a constant source of amazement. They are fun to work with, and watching them learn and grow is extremely rewarding. Every day is an adventure! Mrs. Hill is committed to holding all students to high expectations and creating the most engaging and innovative instructional environment to ensure their success. As an ardent reader, it gives her tremendous joy to share her love for reading with her students. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mrs. Hill has lived in the D.C. area for over fourteen years and lives with her husband Thalamus and dog Jackson. Outside of Brent, her greatest passion is traveling and exploring the world. Together with her husband, she has traveled to over forty countries and forty states. A self-proclaimed foodie, she is an avid cook and is always in search of the latest and greatest restaurant and cooking class. She enjoys staying active by practicing yoga, running, spinning and paddle-boarding. On any given Sunday, you will find her watching football and obsessing over her fantasy football team. Mrs. Hill looks forward to working with you and your child! Please do not hesitate to contact her with questions and/or concerns. |
