Second Grade

Welcome to Second Grade!

2nd grade team

The Second Grade Team includes:

Elizabeth Aspacio elizabeth.aspacio@apsva.us	Hello! My name is Elizabeth Aspacio. I am originally from a small town outside of Atlanta, Georgia. My husband and I moved to Arlington three years ago. This will be my fourth year at Barcroft and my twentieth year of teaching. I love animals, but especially dogs! Outside of work, I love hanging out at home with my husband and our two dogs. I also enjoy traveling on occasion.
Jennifer Klapper jennifer.klapper@apsva.us	My name is Jennifer Klapper. I live in Arlington with my husband, 3 children, and 2 dogs. In my free time I cook, read, hike, and spend time with my family. I have a masters degree in elementary education. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and writing. Barcroft is a special community, filled with amazing families and educators!
Susan Holland susan.cholland@apsva.us	Hi! My name is Susan Holland. I grew up right here in South Arlington. I graduated from Wakefield High School. This is my 20th year of teaching. I spent 16 years teaching fourth grade. I love Barcroft and enjoy teaching math. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy going to the gym, reading and being with my family, including my two cats.
Michele Hamblin michele.hamblin@apsva.us	This is my seventh year teaching at Barcroft Elementary (my personal record), but I have taught at 9 different schools so far in my career. I taught for many years in Florida in the Tampa area before moving to Virginia to teach in Fairfax and then Arlington. I have been a homeroom teacher for every grade, 2nd through 6th, as well as a Gifted Resource Teacher for 12 of my years in Tampa. Japan is my place of birth, and as a child I lived in Japan, Maryland, Puerto Rico, and Pensacola, Florida (child of Navy parents). I received my undergraduate degree in education from the University of West Florida, and my graduate program was completed at the University of South Florida. I never stopped loving to learn and continue to strive to be the best person I can. Currently, my passion is learning about the healing powers of fruits and vegetables.
English Language Teacher: Janet Dorn janet.dorn@apsva.us	Hello! My name is Janet Dorn and I am originally from St. Paul, Minnesota. I love teaching English as a Second Language to my Barcroft students. I was a second language learner and the first person in my family to go to college. When I’m not at school, I like to spend time exploring new places and new foods with my friends and family.
Special Education Teacher: David Groh david.groh@apsva.us	Hi! My name is David Groh. I grew up in Maryland but have lived in Northern Virginia since graduating college. This is my 11th year teaching and my fifth year teaching at Barcroft. Before Barcroft I worked with middle school students. Last year, my wife and I had a baby. When I am not teaching, I enjoy watching and attending sporting events, as well as spending time at Virginia Beach with family.
Assistant: Nury Zelaya nury.castillo@apsva.us
Assistant: Louisa Echevarria louisa.echevarria@apsva.us
Assistant: Ta’Sean Monroe tasean.monroe@apsva.us