Kindergarten

I am a kindergarten teacher at Glebe Elementary School! I grew up in Rochester, NY and went to college at Bucknell University. I started teaching at Glebe in 1999 and love our school community.

I love teaching Kindergarten at Glebe! Other grades I've enjoyed teaching are first grade and second grade. I live in Arlington with my husband, Jeff and two daughters, Emma and Olivia. Emma is a new graduate of JMU and Olivia is a freshman at ODU! We have a black lab mix named Jake who is an important part of our family too! I love taking walks, going to the gym with my mom and daughters, traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

This is my 3rd year as Kindergarten teacher here at Glebe! I grew up outside of Boston, MA. I completed my undergraduate degree at JMU (Go Dukes!) and my graduate degree at GW (Raise High!). Outside of school, I love playing pickleball, trying new restaurants, dog sitting, and traveling!

I have been teaching since 1989 and have found my "happy place" both at Glebe and in Kindergarten. When I'm not teaching, you might see me running. I also love to travel.

I am a Special Education teacher at Glebe Elementary and have been a teaching in Arlington Public Schools since 2010. I enjoy spending time with my family including a dog and cat, outdoor activities, and going to the beach.

I am a Special Education teacher at Glebe. In my spare time, I watch a lot of softball, baseball, and flag football. I also like to garden, dance, and watch reality television. I’m excited to join the Glebe School community and look forward to a great year!

This is my second year as a Special Education teacher here at Glebe Elementary and I love being part of this school community! I grew up in New York and have lived in the DMV for about 10 years. I live in Arlington with my husband, two kids, and two dogs. In my free time I enjoy running, baking, reading, and exploring DC with my family.

This is my 30th year working with Arlington County Public Schools! I like going for walks, spending time with my family, and traveling! I have worked with children from all elementary grade levels and dedicated many years working with special needs children. I currently enjoy working with Kindergarteners and leading a crafting class for them after school.

I grew-up in Arlington County and after high school I attended Northern Virginia Community College where I earned an associates degree in Early Childhood Development. I worked with infants through two year olds at the Children’s School for ten years before coming to Glebe in 2000. I think it’s pretty neat that I went through the same school system that my Dad did and now I work for the same school system!

I have worked at Glebe since 2005. I started as the school-based sub when my youngest started kindergarten at Glebe. All four of my kids went to Glebe and two are now teachers in APS. I have been Ms. Gutowski's assistant for a VERY long time. I enjoy cooking, reading and taking weekend trips and exploring new towns.

My name is Clarixa Portillo. I am a kindergarten assistant teacher. I have been at Glebe for 18 years. I have two beautiful daughters, my youngest is 18 and my oldest is 31. I love gardening and cooking.