Lower School students will welcome two new teachers in September.
Vivienne Falanga
Vivienne Falanga will be a familiar and friendly face to students who went to Little School. Vivienne is leaving her post as the Director of Little School to return to lower school as fourth grade teacher. Viv brings a wealth of teaching experience to her new role. She began her teaching career in Chelmsford England at the Great Leighs Primary school where she taught the 9 to 11 year old class in Math, English, Science and history. Viv joined Kent School in 1998 as a co-kindergarten teacher and became the Head of Little School in 2010. Headmaster, Chris Gorycki said, “Vivienne’s thirst for knowledge and ever present enthusiasm for new material makes her a natural candidate and a perfect choice to fill role of fourth grade teacher. I have always been impressed with Vivienne’s professionalism and her ability to connect with students. Our students will be well-served to have her as their teacher.”
Kimberly Bagley
Kimberly Bagley will join Kent School’s faculty as third grade teacher. Kim holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of South Florida and a Masters Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Kim’s education experience includes from classroom work with students, pull-out and collaborative settings and instructed small groups. Her experience as a licensed speech pathologist will provide another resource for Kent School students and families. Kimberly’s first experience with Kent School came as the parent of rising fourth grade student, Harrison Sheridan. Gorycki continued, “We welcome Kimberly to her new role at Kent School. I am already impressed with her enthusiasm for the curriculum. Kim possesses the perfect combination of a can-do attitude, a true compassion for young students, and a level of professionalism that will ensure her success in the classroom.”
Julia Gross
Julia Gross has been named the new Director of Little School. Julia will take the lead in our pre-Kinderagarten role after serving as the Kent School librarian since 2001. She is certified as a director/senior staff member in preschool or early childhood education center. In addition to her role as librarian, Julia managed Kent School’s before and after school program. She has been instrumental in the success of the Kudner Leyon Visiting Writers Program by inviting acclaimed authors, illustrators and poets to our campus for student workshops. Julia was also a lead teacher in our 2014 summer sessions. “Julia is such a willing contributor to the Kent School community. She brings a quiet determination to each of her roles. Her work ethic and attention to detail will fit well into the Little School environment,” said Gorycki. Julia will be supported by long time Little School teacher, Karen Schauber.
For more information about these staffing announcements or any aspect of Kent School visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100 ext. 11.
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