Katy Gr
esh: Guidance Counselor
kgresh@mcps.org
Stephanie Vaccaro-Reading Specialist
stephanievaccaro@mcps.org
Ann Berenato: K-5 Music
aberenato@mcps.org
I have been teaching for over 20 years. My hometown is Elkhart, IN. I have a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana and a Master's degree of teaching from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. I hold a Level III Schulwerk Certificate of music education and attend numerous conferences and workshops that teach this approach to music education. I became a nationally board certified teacher in 2011.
John Elebash: K-5 Physical Education jelebash@mcps.org
Sarah White: Art Teacher
sarahburris@mcps.org
Hi! My name is Mrs. White and I graduated from Radford University in 2011 with a B.S. in Art Education. In the past, you may have seen me around GLE as a Teaching Aide with E², substituting and/or student teaching with Mrs. Thompson. Thank you for welcoming me back to GLE, I am so happy to be here and I look forward to creating with each of you!
Emma Bailey: STEM Teacher
emmabailey@mcps.org
Ashley Strand, Library Media Specialist marystrand@mcps.org
Jeanne Flad: Lead Special Education Teacher
jflad@mcps.org
Alana Benavides: Special Education Teacher
alanabenavides@mcps.org
Erin Tryon: Special Education Teacher
erintryon@mcps.org
Tacey Apisa: K-12 ESL Teacher
tapisa@mcps.org
I am from Fairfax,Virginia. I came to work for MCPS in 2001. I have my undergraduate degree in English from VT, and my master's in Education from George Mason University. I have taught English for over 15 years. I have been a teacher in Tanzania, East Africa, Washington, D.C. , Fairfax County, VA and Montgomery County, Va. I currently serve Gilbert Linkous and Margaret Beeks Elementary Schools.
Sonya Burchett: Gifted Resource Teacher
sburchett@mcps.org
Speech Teacher
Brenda Metro: Early Literacy/Computer Aide
brendametro@mcps.org
****RETIRED SPECIALTY TEACHER****
Robert Guinn: Library Media Specialist
Bob started teaching fourth grade in 1976 at GLE and also taught third grade. He started as Library Media Specialist at GLE in 2002. He earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University, a Master’s degree in Elementary Administration from Radford University, and a Virginia Library Media Specialist license from Radford University. From 2002 to 2021, Bob worked with thousands of students promoting a love of reading while also helping teachers use technology to enhance their instruction. His contributions for 45 years as an educator will never be forgotten and he will be missed!