Grade 5: Meet the Teachers

    Mathers Megan Anderson, 5th grade teacher, Team Leader
    I am so excited to be coming back to Chevy Chase as a cheetah!  I've taught special education, 5th grade and 3rd grade.  I graduated from the University of Maryland (Go TERPS!), received my Master’s Degree from Bowie State University, and earned a certificate from The George Washington University in Bilingual Special Education. I am also National Board certified.   I love shopping, sushi, spending time with my family and friend, traveling and reading!!!  I am looking forward to another fabulous year at Chevy Chase Elementary school!
    Angela Bailey, 5th grade teacher
    I look forward to a year filled with learning, discovering, and fun while teaching. Although this is my first year teaching 5th grade at CCES, it’s my 10th year teaching 5th grade in Montgomery County Public Schools. As an educator, I have passionately taught a variety of students -  from preschoolers to adult learners, earned a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University, and am currently working towards my National Board Certification.  In addition to teaching, I love reading, cycling, new adventures, theater, spending time with my family - which includes my dog, Paisley, and imponderables.
    Gunnar Carroll, 5th grade teacher
    I can’t wait to begin my career at Chevy Chase Elementary! I have recently graduated from American University with a degree in elementary education and did my student teaching in 2nd and 4th grade at two DCPS schools. I have been in the DMV area for four years and am originally from New York City. Teaching, mentoring, and connecting with kids has become a true passion of mine and I am eager to get things started. In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing sports, spending time with my friends, and going on hikes.
    Chu Eunice Chu, 5th grade teacher, Center for Enriched Studies
    I came to CCES in 1994 fresh out of graduate school and originally taught 3rd grade. Since then, I've also been an instructional specialist and the science lab teacher at the school. In 2010, I joined the Center for Enriched Studies and haven't looked back! My undergraduate degree is in Accounting, and I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum Theory and Development.  Apart from teaching, I love learning through reading and new experiences, running, gardening and spending time with my family. I also love sushi, ramen and chocolate chip cookies!
     Gleason, A.  Amy Gleason, 5th grade teacher, Center for Enriched Studies
    I been at Chevy Chase since 2005 after having taught in Prince George’s County for seven years. Throughout my career I have taught fourth through sixth grade, with the vast majority of my time happily teaching science and social studies. I attended Frostburg State University for my undergraduate degree and received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from McDaniel College. I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, baking, traveling, and going out to movies and to restaurants.
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    Krug, Samantha Samantha Krug, 5th grade teacher
    I came to Chevy Chase ES in 2015, where I began my teaching career. I attended the University of Arizona for my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, and plan to finish my master’s degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Mathematics this coming February. In addition to teaching, I enjoy running, walking and cuddling with my dog, and spending time with family and friends.
    Luster Josephine Luster, 5th grade teacher, Center for Enriched Studies
    I grew up in New Jersey and moved to Maryland after graduating from the University of Maryland.  Go Terps!  I was a fourth grade teacher before I joined CCES's HGC program in 2006.   I earned my Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and am a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of literacy.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing piano, traveling, and spending time with my husband and our two children.  I truly love learning and sharing that love with my students.
    Click here for Mrs. Luster's Class website