Miss. Hamm 6th Grade Teacher

Miss Hamm joined Coates in 2016 and has been teaching 6th since then. She has a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Regent University and a master's degree in Administration & Supervision from Liberty University. Miss Hamm loves to spend time outdoors, enjoys working out, and spending time with friends. Some of her favorite things to do are traveling to new places, listening to BTS, and cheering on the Chiefs!

Mrs. Herring 6th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Herring joined Coates in 2018. She graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and taught PE in Brazil for six years. She then moved to South Florida, where she taught preschool and Kindergarten for six years before moving to North Carolina. In Charlotte, she taught first, third and middle school science for ten years. Mrs. Herring is a vegetarian, loves dark chocolate and enjoys running. She is married and has two daughters. Mrs. Herring has a passion for traveling and learning about new cultures. She looks forward to another wonderful year teaching sixth graders at Coates

Ms. Martin 6th Grade Teacher

Miss Martin joins Coates this year from The University of Mary Washington where she received her bachelor's degree in History as well as her master's degree in Elementary Education. While she attended UMW she was a captain of the Women's Basketball Team. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family, traveling, and playing sports with her friends. She cannot wait to be a part of the Coates family this year!

Mr. Olsen 6th Grade Teacher

Mr. Olsen joined the Coates staff in 2012, after moving from Long Island to Northern Virginia. He received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stony Brook University and a Master’s in Education (with a concentration in Math and Science) from Dowling College. Mr. Olsen has 3 children, 2 sons, one in NY and one in Arizona, plus a daughter in Florida. He likes to play tennis, travel, cook, eat at different restaurants, and enjoys action movies. Mr. Olsen is the school’s Lead Science Teacher and the sixth grade Advanced Academics Teacher.