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Mrs Armstrong, Darlene V.

Instructional Assistant
Hi, my name is Darlene V. Armstrong. I live in Willards, Maryland. I am from Wilmington, Delaware. Most of my family lives or lived in Salisbury, Maryland. I had my own day care for fourteen years. I decided to go back to work in the public schools. I graduated from Sojourner-Douglass College in Salisbury/Baltimore, Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Growth and Development (concentration in Early Childhood Education). I have three more classes to finish for a Masters Degree in Reading. I love children and working with them. "Have a great day!"

Ms Tatem, Brenda

Kindergarten Teacher
I was born in Mississippi. I moved to Maryland when I was 19. I have been married for 31 years. We have one daughter. She is married to an ice hockey player from Canada. I love to read and travel to the islands.

Ms Vorhis, Deborah

Kindergarten Teacher
I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. I am married with four children. My hobbies include bicycling, singing, sewing, gardening, playing the piano and reading.

Mr Smith, Derrick

Instructional Assistant

Ms Fisher, Kristina

Instructional Assistant
I was born and raised on the Eastern shore. I graduated from high school in 1999. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy reading, going to the beach and spending time with my boyfriend and daughter.

Ms Dyson, Marea

Kindergarten Teacher
I was born in Baltimore County and moved to the Eastern Shore in 1997. I have been married for 27 years and have a 22 year old daughter, Leah. I graduated from Towson University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Ed., and from Salisbury University in 2007 with a Master of Education degree in technology. I love to read and enjoy using technology. Please visit my website: www.kindergartenfun.webs.com

Ms Oleszczuk, Danielle

Kindergarten Teacher
I am Danielle Oleszczuk, pronounced O-LESS-CHUCK. You will get to know me as Miss O! I taught private Pre-K for 14 1/2 years before finishing my degree at Salisbury University. Then as luck may have it, I was offered a Kindergarten position at Beaver Run School. I enjoy reading and collecting many types of books. I am creatively inclined and am considering taking guitar lessons. My favorite color is blue and I collect things pertaining to butterflies and Mickey Mouse. I enjoy my job tremendously and cannot think of anything else I would ever want to do.

Ms Russell, Katie

Kindergarten Teacher
I was born in Hagerstown, MD and I went to school and graduated from Frostburg University in 2003. I was living in Ocean City working for the summer when I was offered my first job at Beaver Run in Pre-K. I taught Pre-K for 2 years and then I decided to move to Denver, CO. I moved back to Ocean City 1 year later. While I was driving though Kansas I got a phone call for an interview for a Kindergarten position from Mr. Curtis and I have been back ever since. I live in Ocean City and I work at Fishtales in the summer, where I love seeing parents and students! I will be starting my graduate studies at UMES for Special Education this fall. I can't wait to see everyone this school year!

Mrs Shakley, Sherri-lynn

Kindergarten Teacher
I was born in Philadelphia, Pa. I graduated from James M.Bennett High School. I received my B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Md. College Park and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Salisbury University. This is my 37th and final year as a Kindergarten teacher. I have had an incredibly rewarding career! I have taught 3 Early Childhood evening classes at Salisbury University. I currently teach: Developing the Young Child. I am married to a Middle School teacher and we have a daughter, a son and a new daughter-in-law. I love teaching, spending time with my family and going to the beach.

Ms Smith, Temia

Instructional Assistant
I was born in Marquette, MI on K.I. Sawyer AFB. My father was in the Air Force and when I was 2 my family moved to Myrtle Beach, SC. We lived there until I was 5 and we were then stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, NC. That is where I grew up and I attended kindergarten thru high school. After graduating from high school I moved to Greenville, NC and attended East Carolina University. "GO PIRATES!" There I recieved my BS in Child Development and Family Relations and a minor in dance. After college I moved here to Salisbury. I have a brother Aaron, and a beautiful daughter named Gabrielle. I also have a kitten named "Abby". I love, love, love animals and I LOVE working with children. I love the beach, and some good ole eastern shore crabs! I plan to pursue my certification in early childhood education and become a teacher in Wicomico county!

Ms Hall, Stephanie

Kindergarten Teacher
I attended college at Indiana University and Wilmington University. Before going into teaching, I close captioned televison programs for hearing- impaired viewers.

Ms VanBuren, Elizabeth

Instructional Assistant
I was raised in New Jersey and have lived in eight states. I have two sons. I love spending time with my grandchildren and quilting.

Ms VanHolten, Donelle

Kindergarten Teacher
I was born in St. Thomas United States Virgin Islands. I came to the United States after finishing high school. I went to college Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for my Bachelors degree. I have one brother and four sisters. I have a son in high school. I have been a teacher in Wicomico County for twenty years. I have taught pre-k for 13 years and this is my seventh year in kindergarten. I enjoy travelling and eating seafood.