Staff List

Mrs. Shirley Ahalt

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:04:30 -0400

Welcome. Let me introduce myself. I am Shirley Ahalt, a second grade teacher at Urbana Elementary School. I am currently in my 24th year teaching at this great school! I have been fortunate to have taught kindergarten, first and second grade where my younger brother and sisters attended many years ago and later my own two daughters.

Mrs. Phyllis Albright

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:33:59 -0400

Mrs. Mary Ellen Baker

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:07:38 -0400

This is my 23rd wonderful year of teaching young children!

It is my 4th year of teaching the Inclusion Pre-K class at wonderful Urbana Elementary School!

Mr. Jonathan Boehmer

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:42:03 -0400

Hello, my name is Jonathan Boehmer. I am the full-time music teacher here at Urbana Elementary. Hopefully, through this page you will be able to learn about myself, and what will be taught in my classroom

Mrs. Brenda Boyd

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:19:25 -0400

My name is Brenda Boyd, and I am the Targeted Reading Intervention Teacher. Welcome to my webpage.

Mrs. Stephanie Brady

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:27:56 -0400

Mrs. Kim Brennan

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:51:44 -0400

Hello, I am Kim Brennan, one of the Kindergarten teachers at Urbana. I would like to welcome you and your child to the school and to my class. I look forward to working with you to help make this a great experience for your child.

Mrs. Peggy Brunner

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:46:16 -0400

Welcome and thank you for visiting the webpage of Peggy Brunner, first grade teacher at Urbana Elementary. I've been employed by Frederick County Public Schools for the past 14 years. Initially, I provided support in the area of Special Education at West Frederick Middle School and later assisted in the Guidance Office at Thomas Johnson High School. I returned to college for my teaching certificate.

Mrs. Kimberly Campbell

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:43 -0400

Hello! My name is Kimberly Campbell and I am an Instructional Assistant.

This is my seventh year at Urbana Elementary. I enjoy making a difference in a child's learning!

Mrs. Nikki Cicerone

Nicole.Cicerone — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:17:12 -0400

I joined the wonderful UES staff in 2006, though I first fell in love with the school a few years earlier when my eldest child began Kindergarten here. I knew when I walked through the school that it was a good and enriching place for my children to be.

Mr. Raegon Clutz

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:34:09 -0400

Hello! Welcome to Mr. Clutz's staff webpage, and welcome to the third grade at Urbana Elementary School!

This is my eighth year teaching, all of which have been spent at UES. I previously taught fourth grade for four years. This is my fourth year teaching third grade.

Mrs. Melissa Compton

Nicole.Cicerone — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:42:18 -0400

Mrs. Patricia Crawford

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:16:08 -0400

Welcome to my webpage. I am thrilled to be teaching at 2nd grade at Urbana Elementary.

Mrs. Anne Marie Crosby

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:18:44 -0400

Hello, my name is Anne Marie Crosby, and I'm a kindergarten teacher at Urbana Elementary.

I taught first grade for 6 years and then moved to kindergarten where I have been teaching for the past seventeen years. Responsibilities that I have held include team leader, mentor teacher, and targeted math intervention. I was named to Who's Who in American Education in 2006.

Mr. Christopher W. Dean

Christopher.Dean — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:18:37 -0400

Hi, I am Chris Dean and I am one of two music teachers here at Urbana Elementary School. I spend four days a week here at UES and one day a week at Myersville Elementary School. This is currently my second year at UES, and it has been a wonderful environment to work, teach, and learn!!

Mr. Jeff Esko

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:58:33 -0400

I am happy to be back at UES for my 20th year of teaching 5th grade in the FCPS Gifted and Talented Magnet Program. It has been a wonderful summer working in the Great Heron Wetlands,fossil hunting and spending time with family in Cape May, NJ. This is my 30th year of teaching and I still love my job. I believe that all children can learn and achieve if they are challenged. I received my B.S. and Masters degrees from WVU.

Miss. Angie Ferri

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:40:42 -0400

Hello everyone and welcome to my page!

Mrs. Diane Fike

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:42:14 -0400

Hi! My name is Diane Fike and I am enjoying my 4th year as Guidance Counselor at Urbana Elementary. It is a priviledge to work in a school where staff, students, and parents work together to build a strong community of learners!

Mr. Flitton

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:42:40 -0400

Hello! Welcome parents. My name is Mr. Flitton.

This is my 14th year of teaching. I have taught 1st and 4th grade.

I believe in having a strong classroom management plan to ensure that students are provided with a conducive environment in which to be successful.

Mrs. Vicki Foster

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:42:19 -0400

Hello, my name is Vicki Foster, third grade teacher at Urbana Elementary. Welcome to my webpage!

I will complete my 34th year of teaching in December 2009. My first year of teaching was in kindergarten at Myersville Elementary. The last 33 years I have had the priviledge to teach at Urbana Elementary. I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade and currently third grade.

Mrs. Nancy Gibbons

Nicole.Cicerone — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:52:43 -0400

Mrs. Kristine Goad

Nicole.Cicerone — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:09:21 -0400

Hello Urbana Elementary! I am the part time Art teacher this year, and I am so happy to be here. This is my eleventh year teaching Art, and I have been in FCPS schools for 7 years. I am also a mother of three kids, fifteen, six, and two! I have alot of great projects for the students, and I can't wait to get started creating beautiful Art.

It is going to be a great year!

Ms. Heather Goddard

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:13:20 -0400

Mr. Ray Goodsell

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:35:06 -0400

Mrs. Crystie Grapes

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:18:07 -0400

In 1997 I graduated with a Psychology Degree from Mount Saint Mary's College. Following graduation I taught at Olney Preporatory School in Olney, MD for 8 years teaching both primary and upper elementary grades. In 2005, I earned my Masters in Education from John's Hopkins University. After welcoming two beautiful boys, Liam and Hayden, I returned to the profession and joined the wonderful staff at Urbana Elementary School. Currently I am teaching 5th Grade.

Ms. Sherri Grubbs

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:43:13 -0400

Ms. Anne Hage

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:48:24 -0400

I feel very fortunate to teach 1st Grade at Urbana Elementary. I've been teaching Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades in Frederick County since 1987, and have spent the past 7 years at Urbana. My teaching career began in New Mexico where I taught Kindergarten for three years.

Mrs. Stephanie Hausler

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:26:55 -0400

Hello! My name is Stephanie Hausler. I am a Targeted Intervention teacher at Urbana Elementary. This is my thirteenth year of teaching. The first twelve were as a first grade teacher here at Urbana.

Mrs. Kathy Hershey

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:46:09 -0400

My name is Mrs. Hershey. I currently teach 4th grade at Urbana Elementary.

I have taught for 32 years in Frederick County. My teaching experience includes all grade levels and ability levels.

I believe that all children can learn and be successful given encouragement, praise, support and time.

Mrs. Jan Hollenbeck

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:35:26 -0400

It is with great excitement that I joined the staff and community at Urbana Elementary School on March 1, 2008. I heard many wonderful aspects about the staff, students, and parents within the community and as I get to know more of you I am learning that it is all true.

Ms. Dawn Hood

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:14:12 -0400

Ms. Trish Houston

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:31:58 -0400

Ms. Beth Howell

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:31:31 -0400

Mrs. Faith Humerick

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:49:03 -0400

Welcome to third grade!

I have been teaching at Urbana Elementary for 14 years. I started my career here at UES as a second grade teacher. I have been teaching third grade for four years and I absolutely love it! I also taught kindergarten in Germany and fourth and fifth grades in Arizona.

Mr. Andy Jones

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:55:17 -0400

Mrs. Peggy Kaplan

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:02:53 -0400

Hello everyone! I am Peggy Kaplan, lucky reading specialist at Urbana Elementary School! Welcome to my webpage. Urbana has been my home away from home for the last eleven years and I have seen it grow from 620 students to 1,043, back down to the 500's and now up to 658!

Mrs. Becky Kidd

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:50:12 -0400

My name is Becky Kidd. I am teaching fourth grade again this year at Urbana Elementary and look forward to working with you and your children this school year.

I am a fourth year teacher and am thrilled to be working here at UES. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University in both Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

Mr. Karl Kidd

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:50:19 -0400

Ms. Mary Beth MacNeill

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:15:17 -0400

Mrs. Jill Maenner

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:56:18 -0400

I'm thrilled to be back for my 3rd year at Urbana Elementary School! During the school year, there is little down-time...though when I have the chance, I enjoy Suduko puzzles, children's literature, playing games, going to the movies, listening to music, cooking, and spending time with my husband & daughter.

Mrs. Carolyn Maloney

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:10:38 -0400

Mrs. Kerri Marini

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:21:12 -0400

Hello! Welcome to my webpage, and welcome to kindergarten at Urbana Elementary School!

This is my seventh year teaching, and my third year here at Urbana! I previously taught first grade for four years with FCPS; two of those years I was a targeting reading and math instructor.

Mrs. Lauri McDonald

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:38:07 -0400

Mrs. Cheryl McGee

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:44:03 -0400

Mrs. Brandy McLaurin

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:07:14 -0400

Welcome to 5th grade. As a 5th grader, your child will become more independent and responsible for his or her learning. It is my privilege to work with your child this year and to prepare him or her for the challenges of middle school.

Mr. Robert Miller

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:37:05 -0400

Mrs. Kate Moats

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:33:14 -0400

Hi! My name is Kate Moats and I am excited to be a part of the Kindergarten team at Urbana Elementary for a third year. This is my seventh year teaching Kindergarten. I previously taught in Montgomery County, MD. I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from James Madison University and I am currently working on my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Hood College.

Mrs. Dori Nichols

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:45:42 -0400

Welcome!! My name is Dori Nichols. I've been enjoying teaching at Urbana Elementary School as a special education teacher for nine years now. I really appreciate working with the entire special education team, the great classroom teachers and admininstration here at Urbana!

Ms. Anne Niemiec

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:10:58 -0400

Mrs. Celia O'Fallon

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:08:05 -0400

Hello, my name is Mrs. Celia O'Fallon and I am one of the Speech-Language Pathologists at Urbana Elementary School. I work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Mrs. Cathy O'Hara-Hatfield

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:55:38 -0400

My name is Cathy O'Hara-Hatfield or "Mrs. O'H-H." I am very proud to be a Special Education Teacher at Urbana Elementary School.

Mrs. Andrea Oliver

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:13:40 -0400

Ms. Heather Ovenshire

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:46:30 -0400

Hello Urbana Elementary family and friends! My name is Heather Ovenshire and I am one of the two Art Teachers here at Urbana Elementary. I am very pleased to announce that I will be joining the Urbana Elementary Staff full time this year. This will be my third year teaching Art. I am originally from Frederick County and a graduate of Linganore HS.

Mrs. Gemma Pack

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:33:45 -0400

My name is Gemma Pack and I am the Learning/Language Support teacher here at Urbana Elementary.

Miss Jennifer Pangborn

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:37:17 -0400

Miss Kelly Phelps

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:47:29 -0400

Mrs. Beverly Phillips

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:42:01 -0400

This is my twenty-third year of teaching at Urbana. I have taught first, second, third, and fifth grade here. I also taught first grade for three years in Ohio, and I substitute taught in Virginia and Maryland.

Kathy Pratt

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:06:30 -0400

Mrs. Theresa Proctor

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:15:09 -0400

Ms. Holly Ramsburg

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:25:09 -0400

Mrs. Susan Rice

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:25:29 -0400

Hello! My name is Susan Rice. I am an Instructional Assistant.

This is my fifth year at Urbana Elementary.

It is such a pleasure to work with the students at Urbana Elementary and assist them in becoming successful readers.

Miss. Barbara Saenger

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:49:53 -0400

Hello, I'm Barbara Saenger, first grade teacher at Urbana Elementary.

I earned my B.A. degree in Education from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. I earned my Masters degree in Communication Studies from West Virginia University.

Ms. Celeste Scarzello

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:12:15 -0400

Mr. Scott Schartner

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:12:08 -0400

Hello, my name is Scott Schartner and I am currently a third grade teacher at Urbana Elementary School.

Mrs. Jennifer Schmidt

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:04:55 -0400

Hello! My name is Jennifer Schmidt and this is my second year teaching at UES. I am here at Urbana four days a week. On Tuesdays, I teach at Middletown Primary School. I am originally from the Pittsburgh area. I moved to Frederick County after I graduated from college. I attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Margaret Schuch

Nicole.Cicerone — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:54:05 -0400

Mr. William Sirk

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:16:24 -0400

Mr. Keith Smoot

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:47:57 -0400

Mrs. Marianne Thompson

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:16:36 -0400

Ms. Cathy Thren

Nicole.Cicerone — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:09:43 -0400

Mrs. Heather Van Eck

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:01:27 -0400

Hello First Grade Families,

Mr. Allie Watkins

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:13:04 -0500

Mrs. Laura Weaver

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:17:32 -0400

Ms. Audrey Weeks

Nicole.Cicerone — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:48:32 -0400

I am honored to be teaching at Urbana Elementary! I never imagined having an experience quite as wonderful as the opportunities I face every day in the second grade magnet classroom.

Mr. Mark Wiles

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:49:07 -0400

Hello, I'm Mark Wiles. This is my 8th year here at Urbana as well as my 8th year working for FCPS. I'm a Frederick County native, growing up and residing in Thurmont As a PE teacher, I see all students K-5 throughout the day.

Mr. Joe Wills

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:57:26 -0400

Mrs. Karen Wills

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:38:58 -0400

I am thrilled to be teaching the third grade magnet class at UES! Welcome to my professional biography.

Mrs. Merri Jo Wright

Nicole.Cicerone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:34:28 -0400

Mrs. Teri Young

Nicole.Cicerone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:35:35 -0400

Welcome to fourth grade! My name is Teri Young. I've been teaching for 30 years, all in Frederick County. I began my teaching career at Middletown Elementary, but I have spent the last 26 years at Urbana Elementary. I have taught both fourth and fifth grades, and have just moved from fifth grade back to fourth. I love Urbana!