First Grade

Welcome to First Grade

MySchoolBucks: Good nutrition is critical for student success. The Food Services menus are all online and you can set up an online payment account through MySchoolBucks for each student. We encourage you to plan for this, especially breakfast, so your child has a nutritious meal and is ready to learn every day.

Join the PTA: Family engagement is critical to student success, and our PTA plays a critical role in supporting our students and our instructional programs. It’s also a great network of parents and teachers for your school family. Please consider joining the PTA this year.

First Grade Teachers

Kelly Huggler

Classroom Teacher

kelly.huggler@apsva.us

I am a first-grade teacher at Glebe Elementary School. I started teaching at Glebe in 2000. I have am a certified reading specialist and ESOL teacher. Glebe is the best school community!

Rebecca Van Hook

Classroom Teacher

rebecca.vanhook@apsva.us

I have been a proud Gleagle and first grade teacher since 2013. I attended Longwood University for my undergraduate degree and teaching certification. I later earned my Masters in Special Education from George Mason University. In my free time I love to go hiking with my family, friends, and dog Trixie.

Olukemi Are

Classroom Teacher

olukemi.are@apsva.us

👩🏾‍🏫 ❤️ First Grade Educator. 📚 Certified Reading Specialist. 🐱 Confident cat mom to Ginger and Wasabi. 🚴🏾‍♀️ When I am not working or tutoring students after school, I love to ride my bike, dance or eat at one of the many amazing restaurants in the DMV.

Charles Keller

Resource Teacher

charles.keller@apsva.us

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.

Jaclyn Kreisberg

Resource Teacher

jaclyn.kreisberg@apsva.us

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.

Maya Ward

Resource Teacher

maya.ward@apsva.us

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!