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Hi! I'm Sara Kovacs.  I started here at DCI in November.  I was previously abroad in DR Congo.
I've got two little girls that keep me busy! Josephine is 5 and Winnie is 4!
I like to stay active and I also like to sew.
I've always been interested in cultures and languages, so being an ELL teacher has been a natural fit!
I live in DC and love it here!

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Hey everyone!
My names Rosa I am new to DCI ☺️
I have a Australian Shepard named Lia
I love hiking and swimming
I'm from Guatemala 🇬🇹
Live in Maryland

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-4th year at DCI
- Born in DC - moved to KY for middle school
- 2 children: Alexander (14), Sebastian (11)
- Favorite things: cooking, reading, hanging with my guys, museums and the beach
- Night Owl for sure
- So need coffee in the morning
- Currently live in the District

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High School Aide
Join DCI in November 2021
Originally come from Shanghai
Because family owns a ranch, I had many animals including almost 40 dogs when I was a kid.
I lived in Boulder Colorado for almost 2 years.
Currently lives in Germantown, north of Potomac.
Crazy Basketball fan, consider myself a basketball researcher.
Love History, Politics, and Philosophy.
Water and Tea, no coffee.
Favorite food is Beef Wellington.
A die hard Night Owl.

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Jane O’Hagan, Director of Counseling
- Year 4 at DCI
- From Scaggsville, MD (also currently live in Scaggsville)
- 3 giant dogs that I’m obsessed with (Otto, Roma, & Duke)
- Need coffee to get through the day

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-First year at DCI
-Montreal by way of Chicago
-night owl
-green tea with mint

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-This is my first year at DCI
-Originally from Richmond, VA
-2 children
-Peanut M&M's
-Early bird
-Currently live in Bowie

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Paul Mills
HS Special Education Teacher
This is my 7th year at DCI
I love biscuits and chocolate
I am an early bird
I live in Alexandria, Virginia with my dog and family

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-This is my 3rd year at DCI
-2 boys
-I love my 2 cats ( Juice & Toffee )

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Yolanda Whitted (she/her)
HS English teacher(9)

This is my fourth year at DCI.
I'm a native Chicagoan. Above all else, I am the mother of two incredibly fantastic sons (Jay'on--14, Jeremiah--26) and a vivacious, alpha female pup named Coco (she's gorgeous and she knows it). I adore my family.

I am a proud English teacher in public, private and charter schools for nearly 18 years. 👩🏾‍🏫

I  💖 my ancestors, myself, nature, my culture, my people, my peace and my profession. 💖

My favorite things are:

👩🏾‍🌾 gardening (I high key will become a backyard farmer soon)
🎙 listening to music and singing Karaoke
💃🏿 dancing like nobody's watching
👩🏾‍🍳 👩🏾‍🎨 creating eclectic spices, foods, and designs
🌲hiking
⛸ skating (four wheels only though)
🧳 traveling 🇦🇪 🇴🇲 🇫🇷 🇵🇷 🇳🇱  🇧🇭
📚📕 learning
🧘🏾‍♀️meditation

Overall, I enjoy life and appreciate those who choose to enjoy it with me. 🎉

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Bilingual Special Education Administrative Assistant

I’m originally from Punta Arenas-Chile 🇨🇱, I moved to the US in 2011. I went to the University of Iowa (Public Health and Human Studies).

Dad of two lovable kids

0.5 years in DCI

I love nature, photography, handcrafts, bicycle rides, traveling, PS4, cooking, and reading.

Coffee, green tea, 🧉 Yerba Mate

Fun fact: I got bitten twice by penguins 🐧

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Hello DCI Crew! I am Bri Anderson, the new Mary’s Center School-Based Mental Health Therapist at DCI High School. I recently relocated from New York to Maryland with my girlfriend, and I am so excited to get to know my way around this amazing city more. It has been a pleasure meeting everyone that I’ve met so far, and I look very forward to meeting the rest of the folks I have not gotten a chance to chat with yet. Stop by my office anytime! Also open to any and all food, recreation, and event recommendations that anyone has for this area! Happy 2021-22 school year 🥳🎉

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Hiyaaaa!
-My name is Celia Gomez
-Born in Brooklyn, New York but i'm a true Washingtonian!
- No kiddos, but I do have two amazing god babies, one is pictured (Nova Noelle)
-I have a chorkie by the name of Xpresso Dinero <3
-This is my 2nd year here at DCI ^_^
-I live in D.C
- I'm a night owl on the weekends and an early bird during the weekdays!

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- I&S Teacher
- 4th Year @ DCI
- Native Washingtonian (NE baby!)
- no kids but godfather to DJ (he’s 7!)
- favorite snack: Oreos
- morning drink: H20 or Coffee (2 creams 2 sugars some mocha)
- night owl (fun fact: born @ 3:33am)

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IB Biology and IB Chemistry Teacher
1 year at DCI
From Colorado originally
1 cat
Night owl who loves New Mexican Food and caffeine in the morning

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Been at DCI for 4 years
Discipline Specialist (HS)
4 Children
Live in Hyattsville Md
DALLAS COWBOY FANATIC!!!

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Patel and the DCI Integrated Science Team partying!

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- He, Him, His
- Shreyas Patel (Sh-Ray-us)
- MYP Principles of Health Science (Brand New Course!)
- DP Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL Year 1
- DP Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL Year 2

How many years have you worked at DCI?
- I am starting my 3rd year at DCI, and my 16th year in education

Where are you from originally?
- Born and raised in Southeast London, but of Indian/East African descent.

Are you an early bird or a night owl?
- I don't sleep...so I am both!

What is your favorite morning beverage?
- Water, then coffee, then tea!

Where do you live currently?
- Columbia Heights (14th and Kenyon!)

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Office Administrator

- Almost 2 years at DCI
- DC born and raised babyyyy
- NOOO kids!!
- A crazy 7 month old pitbull
- Takis/Hot cheetos/ Any hot chips really
- Night owl, don't talk to me in the AM
- Coffee, I drink it black
- DC baby

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-Won Song
-Special Education Teacher
-Born in South Korea, grew up mostly in Maryland
-I am new to DCI!
-I don’t drink coffee, no fav. Morning drink
-I am too young to have kids

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Odalis Batallán
- special Education Teacher:7th and 8th-grade Humanities Support
-4th year at DCI
- N.Y.C. native and now in VA
- 2 sons
- love animals
- have a dog
- love poetry

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Liu laoshi(Mickey) Middle school Chinese teacher

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Liu laoshi(Mickey) Middle school Chinese teacher

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-4th year at DCI
-Live in DC
-Love to eat Chocolate
-Early bird
-Love to drink Coffee in the morning

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This is my 2nd year at DCI
18th year as an educator
I have a 13 year old son and 17 year stepson
Born and raised in Norfolk, Va
DJing is my new hobby
Kit Kats and M&Ms are my favorite snacks
Im a blend of both ( early riser and a vamper)
You can catch me with a BIG bottle of water
Currently living in Catonsville, Md

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¡¡¡¡¡¡HOLA!!!!!!   Orielena López-Ayón

-MS IB Spanish Teacher
- This is my 3rd year at DCI but my 20th year teaching.
-I was born and raised in Cuba - (PATRIA Y VIDA 100%)
- I LOVE  everything chocolate and rice and beans and café cubano and food.... I love food.
- I LOVE to read too.
- I live in DC with my husband and my son.
- My son is 6 years old
- I am a night OWL

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6th Grade Math
- 5th year teaching at DCI
- Native Washingtonian
- Cyclist & Gunpla Builder
- Live in Park View (NW DC)
- MS Boys Soccer Coach + DCI Magic the Gathering Card Club
- 2 Cats (Iktan & Yolotzin)

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*Brother C or Cam or Cj
*School Counselor (high school)
*3
*NC
*No
*No

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8th Grade Science
I am originally from the beautiful island state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
I am both an early bird and a night owl
My favorite morning beverage is tea

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My name is Tahoma Lewis.
I teach MYP I&S in French and English.
This is my second year at DCI.
I was born and raised in Washington DC and Takoma Park.
I have 9 children (6 girls and 3 boys) and 9 grandchildren (2 girls and 7 boys).
I consider myself to be an early bird during the week and a night owl on the weekends.
I currently live in St. Mary's County, MD.

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Chinese teacher
5
China
2 kids
One dog
Fries
Night owl
Tea
Silver Spring, Maryland

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Jose Reyes
DP Film Teacher

- Starting my 6th year at DCI
- Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach
- Born in El Salvador, raised in PG County, MD
- Coffee and Reese's Cup
- #FreeBritney
- Favorite colors are purple & mint green/Jade
- Listened to 43,000 mins of music on Spotify last year; most on them were Lady Gaga's 'Rain on Me' on repeat

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Name: Carissa  Hill
Role: Library & Ed Tech Specialist
2nd year at DCI
Originally from PG County, Maryland
I have a perfect, 1-year old dog named Sasha!
I live near Van Ness.

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Rachel Akins (she/her/hers)
12th grade counselor

This is my 4th year at DCI. I'm from Philadelphia and I currently live in Silver Spring. I love popcorn and have recently started drinking coffee every single morning. I'm an early bird. Fun fact: I'm 4'11'' :)

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Highschool Humanities Support Teacher

* I believe this will be my 5th year at DCI
*  I have 7 pets (two dogs, two cats, one bearded dragon, one tortoise, and one guinea pig)
* I like coffee in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night
* I don't have many selfies or pics on my phone, because I am learning to use a new mirrorless Nikon camera

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– This is my first year at DCI.
– I'm Cuban (¡PATRIA Y VIDA!) via New York City.
– I have one daughter and grandson.
– Fast food? Mickey D's.
– I live in NW DC.
– I have a German Shepherd.

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Xae-Rashi Makai teaches 8th grade (double block!! 🥳) Math. They also have an 8th grade ATL with some pretty decent little humans in it.

A DC-born dad of 2, this is their 3rd year teaching at DCI! It's nice to be close to home. This is especially true because mornings are very much not their jam. They'd happily engage in a game of True Early Morning bingo, which would start during their peak operating hours (12am - 3am)!

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This is my 2nd full year at DCI
I have 1 daughter going to HS this year! (SO NOT READY!!!)
I have 1 4-legged child- Nyla (Yorkie, 10 yo)
I love sour patch kids or any other sour snacks!!!
Favorite morning beverage is Peppermint tea
Definitely a night owl!!!

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Michael Gaskins
6 Grade Science
I'm from the DC metro area (PG County)
2 kids
etc!

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6th year @ DCI
MS Chinese
4 years in Arkansas, 6 years in Maryland
Favorite snack: anything spicy
2 kiddos, 1 cheewinne, my husband also works at DCI

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*Lori V Lincoln
*1st Year at DCI
*From Gary, Indiana
*3 (up to 12 children)
*No pets
*Fave Junk Food: (currently) Chicago Mix Popcorn
*Night Owl
*Fave AM Beverage: H2O (or MY fresh-squeezed OJ, when available)
*Currently live in Brookland

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Ana Martinez
Instructional Coach & Spanish Teacher
4 years @DCI
Originally from Washington, DC
I have the privilege of having an amazing little girl
Had a dog 🐕 but my daughter bit him 😆
Favorite junk food is chocolate cake
Both early

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Technology/Engineering & Design Teach
-5th Year at DCI
-Originally from Germany/Berlin
-HS Varsity Soccer Coach
-German Club Sponsor
-Helping out with Robotics
-Live in NE Washington DC next to Pedro Luna
-I have two kids Nicolas and Lyla
-I am a hands-on person always creating or fixing something
-I have a 9 month old German Shepherd/Huski

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Amber Herisson
Language Curriculum Coordinator
French Teacher

This is my 5th year at DCI.
I have two amazing bilingual children, Thomas and Zoe.
I am originally from Vermont and have lived many years in France.

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Katie Garris
7th Grade English Teacher & English Subject Coordinator

- this is my 3rd year at DCI!
- I'm originally from Philly
- adopted my dog Molly in February & working on her CGC test so she can come to school :)
- fav junk food = pizza rolls!
- coffee coffee coffee
- currently in Ward 1, Adams Morgan

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Hi! My name is Bianca Bah
I am French Educational Aide!

1 year is at DCI! (ish)

I am a sucker for ice cream!

I love tea and orange juice!

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Ryann Hendricks
Physical Education Teacher
3rd Year @ DCI
0 Kids
0 Pets
Sour Patch Kids
Early Bird
Lemon Tea
Silver Spring

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Kids call me Ms Green or Ms Katie (she,her,hers).
I’m from the home of the greats: New York City!
Ive worked at DCI for 3 years.
I’m a sucker for Dominos Pizza 🍕
I live in Hyattsville MD.

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Zilin Ma Wolfe (Lydia)
HS Bilingual Music and Performance arts Coordinator

- Original from China
- One Shih tzu named Sonata ( she love to  sing and vocalize through out the day)

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Arts teacher
Luving it
Dogs and Cat
2nd year here, feel like new

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HS Math Teacher
Northern Michigan
Early Bird
Tea
NoMa, DC

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Sanya Oluwafemi
8th Grade ELA

This is my first year at DCI. I have a Dalmatian named Marc. In the mornings, I am usually drinking a heavily caffeinated beverage; Lattes, Monsters, and Dragonfruit Red Bulls are some of my personal faves (I also do not mind them as gifts).

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Raymond Barquero 🇵🇷🇬🇹
MS Discipline Specialist

-Closing in on my 3rd year in DCI
- DC Native moe
- Poet, Photographer, Afro-Latin drummer
-No kids but I do have a Maltese named cloud
- Popcorn/Ice Cream
-A bit of both I dont get much sleep
-Been coffee lately but may go back to smoothies
-Silver Spring, MD

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Danlei "Gladys" Xiang
6th-grade school counselor

- First year at DCI
- I'm an early bird!
- 0 pets now but will be a future dog mom!
- Coffee or smoothie
- I live in Bethesda, MD

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-New to DCI
-Born in DC, raised in Florida, moved to ATL, then Dubai. Moved here from Dubai
-Have two boys
-Have one cat that is disabled
-Favorite junk food: ice cream
-Super early bird: I get up by 5am
-Morning bev: bottled H20 (hate coffee)
-Live in Silver Spring

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-This is my third year at DCI.
-I've lived many places, but I moved here from Arkansas.
-I have 2 dogs: 1 Fox Terrier Mut & 1 LHGSD
-Give me a bag with flaming hot on it, and it's going to take a lot of self restraint to not eat the whole bag.
-I've been drinking the shaken iced mocha espresso at Starbucks.
-I live in Eckington, NE DC
-I'm obsessed with traveling and exploring nature.

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Yinghan Xue
HS Chinese teacher/Language department subject coordinator

3rd year at DCI
I’m from China
We have two aquarium with a betta fish, few snails and bunch of shrimps. Adopting a puppy 🐶 who will be arrived from Texas tomorrow.
Coffee ☕️ is a must for me in the morning

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-MYP/DP French
-2nd year @ DCI
-From Florida, live in Arlington
-Have 1 kid
-Night owl

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-Spanish I&S Teacher
-3 years
-Brooklyn, NY (Panamanian/Trinidadian)
-Yes, 2
-No
-Doritos
-Early bird
-Earl Grey Tea
-Alexandria, VA

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MS SLI Teacher (6th Grade)
-5th school year at DCI
-Maryland
-No Kids, but my nephew is my child, he lives with me.
-Hot Cheetos
-Im not an early bird or night owl kind of in between depends on the day
-Morning beverage, hot herbal tea or ice chai latte

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Celia “CT” Taylor
Special Education Teacher (Math 6th-8th)
I am starting my 9th year in teaching and my 7th year at DCI. I am originally from Kentucky, but moved to the area in 2013. I live in Maryland with my wife, our three dogs and two cats.  I coach Varsity Girls Soccer with Coach Reyes.

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8 Science
New to DCI
From Hartford, CT
1 son (9th Gr. Dragon)
No pets
Love Fresh Popcorn
Live in DC (Brookland)

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Anna Martin
MS French Teacher

- Born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey
- 3rd year at DCI
- I am American, French, and Iranian
- Photographer
- Love Oreos
- Night owl
- I live in Alexandria, VA with my fiancé

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I’m French teacher and this is my third year working in the best school ever of DC. Originally I’m from Congo Brazzaville and have 2 kids Leticia 12 and Valentin 7 years old. I don’t have pet but I would like one dog. I junk food is noodles, I’m an early bird. I like the green tea. I live in Falls Church

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Lauren Games
Communications Manager

-6 years at DCI!
-Proud WV Native
-Love coffee
-I have a dog named Watson!

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Jon Pallis
HS Math Teacher
This is my 2nd year at DCI. I am originally from Connecticut. I have a little pet chihuahua, and love dogs. I am definitely a night owl, and therefore love coffee in the morning. I currently live in Noma in DC.

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4th year at DCI
Grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio
Directs MS and HS Plays after school!
Lives near Fort Totten

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Dan Nealis
8th grade math

-2nd year at DCI
-Originally from Philly...go 76ers
-No kids, one dog named Bella
-Night owl for sure
-Soft pretzels
-Need to have a glass of orange juice in the morning
-Currently live in Colombia Heights

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Mark Harbison
MS English Teacher

- Year 1 at DCI
- Durham, North Carolina
- 2 cats that are my entire life. Nola and Nash 💕
- Oreos
- Early Bird, but I really just enjoy sleeping 24/7
- Coffee w/ sweet cream & almond milk
- NOMA, DC

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Winnie Runsheng Zhu
DP & MYP Chinese Teacher

- It's my 2.5 year in DCI!!!
- From Shenzhen, China
-Speaks Mandarin, Cantonese
- Live in Rockville, MD

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-have worked 7 years at DCI.
-DP Chinese
-Shanghai, China
-Early Bird

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Carlos Pineda

- 1st year at DCI
- From MD
- 2 dogs
- Favorite junk food is pizza

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Danielle Douglas
Health and Physical Education
Year 3 at DCI
BALTIMORE
Fur Baby

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Discipline Specialist

3rd year at DCI

Detroit, MI

Fruit Snacks

Columbia, MD

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Dan Boudreaux
12th grade English and Co-Subject Coordinator

I am originally from New Orleans and have been living in DC since 2006. I'm starting my 6th year at DCI and I am excited to work with my team as Co-Subject Coordinator. And, to end on a fun fact - I burn the candle at both ends and am a night owl and an early bird.

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Sandra Gutiérrez
Director of Language Learning

- I am from Lima, Perú
- I live in Silver Spring, MD with my husband of 21 years, Chris, and my two children: Gabriel (19) & Camila (16)
- I have 2 doggies: Mía y Kalúa
- I love my morning coffee, traveling, yoga, walking, dancing, hanging out with friends & family
- Fave fast food Sardi's Peruvian chicken

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Jessica Lee
~First year as the 7th grade counselor!
~ New to the district, but so excited to be here!
~ No kids, but very hype on my niece (5) and nephew (8).
~Favorite junk food is cheetos w/ hot sauce and any salty sweet.

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Attalah Shabazz
Fellow/Personal Project Teacher
3rd year at DCI
DC born and raised baby! Southwest/James creek to be exact.
Favorite junk food is ice cream, ice cream fanatic!

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Jie Bao
MS HS Chinese teaching fellow

-I am the new staff, today is my 4th day
-I'm originally from Beijing, China
-I have one cat which is an orange tabby, I am planning to adopt another one 🐱
-I love chicken nuggets
-I am definitely a night owl 🦉
-In the morning I love my vanilla black tea
-I live in Silver spring

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French teacher.
This is my 6th school year at DCI.
Born in Morocco and grew up in Brussels.
Married and I have a 13 years old daughter.
I am an early bird and I love coffee
I live in Bristow VA.

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Jamie Hall (On the left in the pic)
HS Physical Education & Health Teacher

Military Veteran  / Rugby Player / British
(In priority order)

3rd Year @ DCI

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Ms. Froehlich ("fro-lish")   (she/her/hers)

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Ms. Froehlich ("fro-lish")   (she/her/hers)

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Robin Froehlich
Special Education Coordinator

*  I have worked at DCI for 1 year.
*  I am from Gaithersburg, MD - go MoCo!
*  I love myself some white cheddar popcorn :-)
*  I consider myself both an early bird and a night owl--depends on what I need to do.
*  I cannot go a day without coffee.
*  I currently live in Silver Spring, MD
*  I am trying to work my side hustle of making super cute baby blankets - check it out:
https://goldenbirddesign36.wixsite.com/website

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-Carolyn Prato
-Class of 2025 School Counselor
-1st year at DCI
-Miami, FL
-I have 280+ kids
-No pets
-Chips and gummy bears
-I’m an mid-morning person
-Either tea or kombucha
-Maryland

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-Proud DC native
-3rd year at DCI
-Discipline Specialist
-I have a dog named smokey and cat named Ricky Armando
-I love chicken
-Music is life!

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Ms. Melody or Ms. Maitland or Melody (she/her)

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Ms. Melody or Ms. Maitland or Melody (she/her)

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Melody Maitland
Chief of Staff

- I've been at DCI since day 1
- From Colorado
- proud Fast Foodie (I eat like a 5 year old)
- Pet peeves- knock on my door, no answer, but just open the door anyway
- early bird
- 2 cats- Kylo Ren and Tesla Ann (furbabies only)
- Currently live in Silver Spring, MD with my amazing husband Kellen
- fav. morning beverage- hot cinnamon dolce coffee with milk

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Sabrina Holliday
MS Discipline Specialist

- This is my second year at DCI
- I am a DC Native
- My favorite Junk food Homemade cake
- I am a night owl
- I love coffee
- I live in DC

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I’m Dana Mitchell, the MS Assistant Principal who works primarily w/8th grade.

My husband and are I expecting a beautiful baby girl in a few weeks! 🐣👨🏾‍🍼🤰🏽

Early bird by trade; Night owl in my heart

No pets—I love anole lizards 🦎

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Paul Hernandez
9th Grade World History Teacher

I have one beautiful daughter.
2021-2022 will be my second year at DCI.
I coach High School Coed Flag Football.
I am from New York City.

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Meghan Monroe
Individual Student Support

-This is my 3rd year at DCI
-I am originally from Bergen County, NJ
-I have a 2 month old baby boy named Reece
- I have 2 coonhound mutts ♥️
-My favorite junk food is chips!!

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- 2 cats
- coffee coffee coffee
- currently living in Fort Totten

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Doreen Smith
HS Science Teacher (MYP Chem & Bio)

- This is my 5th year at DCI.
- Born in SoCal. Lived in HI for 14 years.
- Early bird.
- I have a cat named Yuki.
- I ride my bike to work.
- I love to ski!

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Taylor Wright
9th Grade World History Teacher
I’m from California via Melbourne, Australia. (still getting used to DC weather)

I only have a Betta fish named Dale but I’m determined to make a friend out of every dog I meet typically to the chagrin of my partner.

I am an aspiring early bird but those TV shows are just so hard to turn off at night!

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Christina Cancelli
HS Assistant Principal (Grade 11/12)

6 years at DCI
English Teacher at heart
Has a puppy named Havana and a fiance named Jodi
From CA

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Brittany Rieg
7th Grade Math Teacher

- Rieg is pronounced like "rig" (like an "oil rig" or to "rig a game")
- 4th year at DCI
- Originally from Pittsburgh
- Currently live near U Street
- I have a dog named Rusty.  We think he's a Great Pyrenees mix but stand by for our DNA results!!
- I drink coffee and eat a Cliff bar every morning
- I love cooking and baking and eating baked goods

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-HS Bilingual Educational Aide
-4th year
- From Mass ( Colombiana by roots y sangre)
-1 child (rising DCI Dragon)
-No pets
- Love M& M's
- Night owl
- Love Chai Tea Latte
- Live in NW DC

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Silvia Salgado
MIddle School Art

I am an imaginator who loves to build a better world around us for all with sculptures and love to teach art!!
First time at DCI
Im a morning owl and i love good coffee
my sculptures are my kids!

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ELA Teacher

- I'm from NYC
- I have a cat
- I love coffee and tea

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Year Five at DCI
ELA 7/GLL
Originally from NYC
I have one boy
One Dog
My Faovrite Junk food depends on the mood.
Early Bird
Favorite Morning Beverage: Love Tea
Howard County Resident

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-New at DCI
-From Mexico City
-I have 1 16 year old daughter
-I have a parrotlet named Vicky
-I'm a night owl
-My favorite junk food are chips.
-my morning beverage is ice coffee with skim milk
-I live in Greenbelt

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Justin LaRocque
Grade 8 Level Lead
Student Support Team
Building Successful Students Lead/Teacher

7 years at DCI!
This is year 20 teaching.
I'm from New Haven, CT and clearly love pizza.
No kids, but a proud dog dad of the late Benson Laoshi (our therapy dog) and soon to be dad of Rickard DCI's soon to be therapy dog!

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-This is my 4th year here.
-I'm originally from Ohio.
-I don't have any kids.
-I have a cat named Hobbes!
-No food is "junk." It's all important...I also just can't think of any. Doritos?
-I'm a night Owl.
-I like coffee.
-I currently live in the moment, but I pay rent in Silver Spring.

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This is my 2nd year at DCI. I am from Massachusetts, but I moved here from Hawaii, along with my cat Soda Pop (who was found in a soda machine in HI). I live on 16th st. near Meridian Park. I am NOT a morning person, and don't like coffee. Sugar is my drug of choice.

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Christian Reyna -8th Math
Second Year at DCI
Originally from Oklahoma
Early Bird
Coffee Black
Any sour candy