Administration

Andrea Popwell– Principal

A Message from Principal Andrea Popwell:

Dear Village Green Environmental Studies Elementary Students, Parents, Staff and Community,

I’m thrilled to be part of the amazing team at Village Green Elementary, and I’m excited about the journey ahead. 

I am truly honored to introduce myself as the newly appointed principal of Village Green Elementary. It is with great excitement and dedication that I join this wonderful community. I am committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Our goal at Village Green Elementary is to create a place where students feel inspired and empowered to reach their full potential. We will work together to provide engaging learning experiences, encourage curiosity, and celebrate the unique talents of each child.

I look forward to meeting and collaborating with all of you as we embark on this incredible journey together. Let’s make this a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and memorable moments.

Mehgan Drost– Assistant Principal

A Message from Assistant Principal Mehgan Drost:

Welcome to Village Green Environmental Studies School! I am excited to be a member of the Village Green family. Elementary school is the foundation of our students’ educational journeys. At VGESS, our teachers and staff work hard to create a safe and caring environment filled with challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students. As a Kids at Hope school, we strongly believe that “All children are capable of success. No exceptions!” We look forward to a fantastic school year!

Instructional Support Staff

Casey Hood– Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, 5th

Martha Collins– VPK, K, 2nd, 4th

Belinda Sykes– ESE Specialist

Stacey Manzi- ESE Teacher

Stacy Scimeca– ESE Teacher

Bryan Wilkins– ESE Teacher

Nilda Sleap– ESE Paraprofessional

Joyce Noble– Behavior Technician

Guilda Lizaire-Joseph– Behavior Technician

Debbie Colon-Gonzalez– Interventionist

Jo Ann Hoff– Interventionist

Cynthia Dressel– Teacher’s Aide

Dora Lopez – ESOL Paraprofessional

Classroom Teachers

Joelle Larose– ESE Teacher

Laura Jackasal– ESE Paraprofessional

Sarah Watson– ESE Paraprofessional

Lisa Williams– VPK Teacher

Joneik Molyneaux– VPK Paraprofessional

Rebecca Angle– Team Leader & ELA Teacher

Dr. Thomas Gay– AMP, Math & Content Teacher

Josephine Medina-ELA Teacher

Brieanna Teneyck– AMP, Math, & Content Teacher

Cayla Weakland– ELA Teacher

Hannah Jones– Math & Content Teacher

Staci Pelayo– Team Leader & ELA Teacher

Elayne Cole– Science Teacher

Dawn Burgess– Math Teacher

Sabrah Witkamp– ELA Teacher

Chloe Corley– Team Leader & ELA Teacher

Dr. Jacqueline Venzen– Math & Content Teacher

Shawna Ferguson– ELA Teacher

Juliette Cooke– Math & Content Teacher

Janet Sievers– Team Leader & Media Specialist

Lori Grimley– Media Clerk

Joseph Latowski– PE

Dr. Cynthia Reynolds– Music

Dorothy Millard– STEM

School Support Staff

Sheida Melecio– Executive Secretary & Bookkeeper

Kelly Johnson– School Assessment Clerk

Brenda Weston– Data Specialist

Toya Sanders– Registrar

Kristen Brenan, RN- School Nurse

Maegan Mooney– School Psychologist

Nacole McGarry– School Social Worker

Michelle Seyler– School Based Mental Health Counselor

Allison Corey– Speech Language Pathologist

Stacy Iannacone- VPK Speech Language Pathologist

Bethany Hunt– Physical Therapist

Theresa Mee-Joy– Occupational Therapist

Deputy Sergio Lopez– School Resource Deputy