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Fifth Grade Team
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November / December Newsletter
Mrs. Rushin
Welcome to the fifth grade. My name is Jennifer Rushin. I spent my first three years teaching in Prince George’s County before coming to Chevy Chase in 2005. I have earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and am enjoying using what I have learned from my program in the classroom. I have also begun the journey to become a Nationally Board Certified teacher. Outside of school I enjoy playing sports, going to the gym, spending time with my dog Griffin, traveling, and being around my friends and family.
Mr. Capuano
I am a husband and father of one toddler daughter and one infant son. A teacher since 2002, I earned my masters in education from Marymount University in 2007. I also earned a BA from Johns Hopkins University and a JD from the University of Virginia. After working as a lawyer for three years in California, I spent seven years as an overseas humanitarian worker based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. For three of those years, I served as the Asia Program Coordinator responsible for my organization’s activities in several Asian and Southeast Asian countries. I love to travel and love the Redskins!
Ms. Kolata
I am originally from a small town called Olyphant, Pennsylvania, which is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania and am a proud graduate of Pennsylvania State University. However, I have lived in Maryland since 1998, and have been at Chevy Chase since 2005. I have earned a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, am a National Board Certified teacher in the area of literacy, and am certified in reading in the state of Maryland. In my free time I enjoy watching football (Go Eagles!), running, and reading. My favorite foods are pizza and sushi, and I also enjoy hanging out with my 2 dogs Kojo, an Akita, and Gomer, a Golden Retriever. My friends and family are important to me and I am going to be married on October 24th. My new name will be Mrs. Vincent.
Ms. Mannino
I am a native of New Jersey, but I graduated from the University of Maryland (Go Terps!). I fell in love with the state and decided I really wanted to live here. This is my seventh year teaching in Maryland. Before coming to Chevy Chase Elementary in 2006, I spent four years teaching fourth grade in Prince Georges County. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at McDaniel College and have recently begun the journey for National Board certification. I love reading, playing piano, and traveling as much as I can in my spare time. I truly love learning and I intend to share that love with my students. I am absolutely thrilled to be teaching at Chevy Chase!
Highly Gifted Center
Mrs. Chu