Mr. Feeley
2nd Grade Teacher

For the past five years he has been teaching at Nysmith School.  He is excited to join Coates this year as a second-grade teacher.  Mr. Feeley graduated with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology/Sociology from the University of Maine in Farmington in 2015.  He also graduated with a Master’s in Education from the American College of Education in 2020.  In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with his family and friends, and visiting our nation’s National Parks!  Mr. Feeley joins Coates Elementary this year!  For the past five years he has been teaching at Nysmith School.  He is excited to join Coates this year as a second-grade teacher.  Mr. Feeley graduated with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology/Sociology from the University of Maine in Farmington in 2015.  He also graduated with a Master’s in Education from the American College of Education in 2020.  In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with his family and friends, and visiting our nation’s National Parks! 

Ms. Luecke
2nd Grade Teacher

Ms. Luecke joined the Coates family in 2023. Throughout her time as an educator, she has taught kindergarten through 3rd grade at Fort Belvoir Primary (6 years) and Fairfax Villa Elementary (2 years). She received her Bachelor's in Education from Salisbury University, Maryland and Master's in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University. Ms. Luecke enjoys spending time with family, friends, and working out.

Mrs. Knotts
2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Knotts joined the Coates staff in 2014. Prior to teaching at Coates, she taught for several years in Arlington, VA. Mrs. Knotts graduated from William & Mary with a Bachelor's in Psychology and then earned her Masters in Teaching from James Madison University. When she is not at school she loves to spend time with her husband and two young sons, play board games and curl up with a good book.

Mrs. Turner
2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Turner came to Coates Elementary as a long term substitute teacher for first and second grades in 2013. She became a full-time teacher the following year for second grade. Mrs. Turner graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984. When she applied to Maryland schools, she realized she could not live off of that salary, so she worked in law firms until she met her husband and moved to Virginia. She was a stay at home mom for 18 years. She was a girl scout leader and volunteered at the elementary school that her children attended. After her children were on their own, she wanted to get her license to teach in Virginia. She did so within a year and began to substitute in a long term capacity in order to gain the experience to teach full time. Mrs. Turner relaxes by spending time with her family at the beach.