Support Staff
Ms. Brennan has been an educator in Fairfax County Schools for 15 years. She has taught 2nd-5th grade, been a Reading Specialist and Instructional Coach. Most recently, she was a Literacy Collaborative Coach at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary in Alexandria. She is passionate about seeing students succeed and loves to help kids connect with books. She has many favorites that she would love to share with you; just ask! |
Mrs. Buck joined the Coates team in 2015 as a math specialist. She started her teaching career in Ohio as a first grade teacher. She then moved to New England and taught middle school math and science. Finally, she moved to Virginia to begin her FCPS teaching career. Mrs. Buck graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio with her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and obtained her masters from NOVA Southeastern University. She can often be found driving her 2 boys around town; one sophomore and one 8th grader. Her oldest, a daughter, is a first year at UVA. Mrs. Buck loves MATH!! In her free time, she loves to travel all over the world. Her most recent trip took her to Paris and London! Au revoir! |
Mrs. Guice is new to the Coates ES community as a reading and math Interventionist. She has been an educator in Virginia for 13 years. Mrs. Guice earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, her teaching credential from Azusa Pacific University, and her masters degree from George Mason University. She loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and puppy. She also enjoys working out, reading, and listening to music. |
Mrs. Hunter joined Coates in 2014. She is going into her 11th year of teaching. This is her fourth year as the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher. Mrs. Hunter graduated from George Mason University with her graduate degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Hunter loves being a mom to her amazing kids, Charlotte and Raelyn. She can often be seen reading, knitting or playing with her kids. Mrs. Hunter loves going to the beach with family and friends during the summer and snowboarding/ skiing in the mountains in the winter. |
Mrs. Herring joined the Coates family in 2020. Before becoming an SBTS, she was a classroom teacher for 14 years. She loves helping teachers and students effectively use technology to focus on Portrait of a Graduate skills. Mrs. Herring graduated from Clemson University. One of her favorite things to do is watch the Tigers play. When she is not at school she loves spending time with her family - her husband and 3 children. They love sports, especially baseball, hockey, and golf. |
Ms. Jackson grew up in Fairfax County, attending Wolftrap Elementary School in Vienna and has been teaching in Fairfax County Schools for 9 years. She has taught 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Ms. Jackson completed her undergrad at UNC Greensboro, and finished graduate school at George Mason University. She is excited to take on the new role of resource teacher this year to support students success. |
Mrs. Knotts joined the Coates staff in 2014. She has taught preschool and 2nd grade, and is excited to part of the Reading team this year! When she is not at school she loves to spend time with her husband and sons, play board games and curl up with a good book. |
|
Mrs. Rowe is newly joining the Coates community as an Instructional Coach this year. Being born and raised in Oregon, she has enjoyed getting to know FCPS for the past 6 years. Mrs. Rowe graduated from the University of Oregon with her undergraduate degree and earned her masters degree from Boston University. Prior to her time in Virginia, Mrs. Rowe taught in Boston and developed a love for baseball and the Red Sox. She loves watching college football, professional baseball and basketball with her puppy, Fenway, and enjoy walking outside with her family. |
Mrs. Tise is an instructional coach and has been an educator for 10 years. She grew up in Fairfax County and went to West Springfield Elementary. After graduating with her master’s in education from The University of Virginia, she taught 3rd - 5th grade in Loudoun and Fairfax County. When she is not at school, she enjoys hiking with her miniature dachshund, Freckles, and curling up with a cup of coffee and a good book. |
Ms. Travis is a Herndon native and excited to be back serving her hometown community! After receiving both her undergraduate and masters degrees from James Madison University, she joined Fairfax County Public Schools and has happily been teaching here for 16 years. Ms. Travis has taught 1st grade, special education, and is entering her 8th year as a behavior coach. When she is not at school, she loves to read, travel, and spend time with her family. |
|
Ms. Brennan
Mrs. Buck
Mrs. Guice
Mrs. Hunter
Mrs. Herring
Mrs. Jackson
Mrs. Knotts
Ms. Meshanko
Mrs. Rowe
Mrs. Tise
Ms. Travis