Grade Levels

Name: Courtney Brewer

Years taught: 22 at Monroe, 29 in all

Favorite things to do: I love to swim and be near the ocean. Watching my two sons surf and swim and become watermen has been one of my greatest joys. My crazy little Jack Russell terrier Lucy is also a great joy… sometimes ;)

What are you looking forward to to start the year: I love meeting my new bunch of students every year. Every year I tell my class they are the “best class ever”... and every year I truly mean it. The students are what I look forward to!

Nombre Courtney Brewer

Años de maestra  22 en Monroe, 29 en total

Mis cosas favoritas hacer  Me gusta nadar y estar cerca al oceano. Mirando a mis dos hijos surfear y nadar y crecer a ser hombres del agua ha sido un placer total. Mi perrita chiquita Lucy tambien me da placer… a veces ;)

En que esta animada de empezar el año  Me gusta conocer a mis estudiantes nuevos cada año. Cada año digo a mi clase que son los mejores estudiantes que he tenido, y cada año lo creo. Los estudiantes me dan ánimo.

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Name: Ellen Hunter

Years Teaching: 14th year as an educator. Starting my 10th year at Monroe School.

Favorite Things to Do: Spending time with my family and animals, traveling to new places, hiking in the mountains or anywhere in nature, reading and learning new things every day. 

What are my goals this year? Stay positive and grateful for the people surrounding me, work hard to support my students and their families and remember to enjoy the little things in life.

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me?  

Outside somewhere…. Anywhere! Or grabbing a coffee and chilling at Handlebar :)

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Name: Verity Allen

Years Teaching: 20th year as an educator, second year at Monroe 

Favorite things to do: Garden, hike, run, YOGA, read, spend time with my family, friends and of course my DOGS!!!

What are my goals this year? To support my students both academically, and  emotionally! Embrace technology, viewing it as a friend not a foe!

If I am not at school or home where might you find me? Running at the beach or trail running 

Nombre: Verity Allen

Años de docencia: vigésimo año como educador, segundo año en Monroe

Cosas favoritas para hacer: Jardinería, caminar, correr, YOGA, leer, pasar tiempo con mi familia, amigos y por supuesto mis PERROS !!!

¿Cuáles son mis metas este año? ¡Para apoyar a mis estudiantes tanto académica como emocionalmente! ¡Adopte la tecnología, viéndola como un amigo, no como un enemigo!

Si no estoy en la escuela o en casa, ¿dónde me pueden encontrar? Correr en la playa o correr por senderos

Name/Nombre:  Amada Castillo

Years Teaching/Años de Maestra: This will be my 15th year teaching. My 6th year at Monroe. Este será mi 15 año como maestra.  Este es mi sexto año en Monroe.

Favorite things to do: I enjoy exercising, crocheting, doing puzzles, and playing card games with my family, and riding my bike in town with my kids.

Mis pasatiempos: Disfruto hacer ejercicio, tejer, hacer rompecabezas, jugar juegos de cartas con mi familia y andar en bicicleta con mi hijos.

What are my goals this year?

My goals this year are to strengthen my technology skills, establish a fun and positive environment for my students, provide support to my students and families, and stay healthy.

¿Cuáles son tus metas este año?

Este año mi meta es fortalecer mis habilidades tecnológicas, establecer un ambiente divertido y positivo para mis estudiantes, brindar apoyo a mis estudiantes y familias, y mantenerme saludable.

If I am not at home or at school, where will you find me?  If I am not at home or at school, you will find me at the beach with my kids or watching my kids play their sports.

Si no estoy en casa o en la escuela, donde me puedes encontrar?  Si no estoy en casa o en la escuela, me puedes encontrar en la playa con mis hijos o viendo a mis hijos jugar sus juegos deportivos.

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Name: Sheri Martin

Years Teaching: This is my 25th year teaching. My 12th year at Monroe.

Favorite Things To Do: Explore the trails and parks of the SY Valley, Go to the gym- before Covid, now go to my garage gym. Camping, hiking, traveling, swimming. Hanging out and going to concerts with my husband, and playing fetch with my cats.

What are my goals this year? Stay positive and healthy, build a strong classroom community, support my students the best I can and take time for myself.

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me? Relaxing on my deck, on the trails of the local park, or at the beach.

We are looking forward to a wonderful year with the second grade students.  We have many exciting enrichment activities planned for this year including field trips and outreach programs.

For example: the Museum of Natural History, Stowe House, Santa Barbara Art Museum, Nature Trek and guest speakers in the classroom.

During our Language Arts time we use the Open Court curriculum, which explores the following themes:  Sharing Stories, Kindness, Look Again, Fossils, Courage, Our Country and It’s People.  Three research projects will highlight the integration of all of our studies.

Students will develop writing skills through the genres of Narrative, Informational, and Opinion formats.

In Math we will be studying number sense, adding and subtracting to 100, committing to memory addition facts to 20, place and value of 2 and 3 digit numbers up to 1,000, mental addition and subtraction, problem solving involving money up to 100, measuring time and money, geometry, fractions, foundations of multiplication, exploring odd and even numbers and arrays, using the Envision Program, Context For Learning, Engage NY, and Math tasks created by the state of Georgia.

Families Now and Long Ago, Market Place, Land and Water Resources and People Make A Difference are the themes we will cover in our Social Studies Curriculum.

Research and experiments are an integral part of our science curriculum in the areas of Solids, Liquids and Gases, Pebbles, Sand and Silt and Interdependency of Insects and Plants.

Students participate in group projects and presentations within the classroom, as well as collaborate with other classes during differentiated learning times. 

It will be an exciting year of learning, exploring, and making friends!

Sincerely,

Judy Cosio/Carol Stein room 12

Barbara Duneier room 15

Julia Bowen room 16

Name: Rosalyn Tomblin

Years Teaching: 14 years as an educator. 

Favorite things to do: Hiking, camping and backpacking to escape crowds. Going to a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl or another cool venue. Hanging out with family and friends. Spending time relaxing, walking or playing on the beach.

What are my goals for this year? Reflect on my practice and become a better teacher. Make meaningful connections with my students. Take time for myself.

If I am not at school or home where might you find me?

On an adventure in the mountains, deserts, or beaches.

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Name: Judy Cosio/ 3rd grade teacher Years Teaching: 27th year as an educator. 26 years at Monroe Favorite Things to Do: Garden, travel, learn about other cultures, horseback riding, riding my bike. What are my goals this year? Be available for my students and families to make them feel as comfortable as possible in this new learning environment. Make healthy choices,  exercise, balance work and school.  If I’m not at school or home where might you find me?  At Shoreline Park or in my yard gardening.   Nombre: Judy Cosio/maestra de 3er grado Años de Maestra: 27 años como educador, 26 años en Monroe Cosas favoritas para hacer: Jardín, viajes, aprender sobre otras culturas, montar a caballo, montar en bicicleta. ¿Cuáles son mis metas este año?, Estar disponible para mis estudiantes y familiares para que se sientan lo más cómodos posible en este nuevo entorno de aprendizaje. Tomar decisiones saludables, hacer ejercicio, equilibrar el trabajo y el hogar.

Name: Heather Young

Years Teaching: This is my 24th year teaching. My 5th year at Monroe.

Favorite Things To Do: Playing cards with my family, baking, exercising, going for walks, reading and watching movies.

My Goal This Year: Build a fun and compassionate community with my class. Also keep making healthy choices and self care. 

If I’m not at home or school you can find me?: exercising or watching movies.

Nombre: Heather Young

Años enseñando: Este es mi 24o año de enseñanza. Mi 5o año en Monroe.

Cosas favoritas para hacer: Jugar cartas con mi familia, hornear, hacer ejercicio, ir a caminar, leer y ver películas.

Mi objetivo este año: Construir una comunidad divertida y compasiva con mi clase. También siga tomando decisiones saludables y cuidar de mí mismo.

Si no estoy en casa o en la escuela me puedes encontrar?: hacer ejercicio o ver películas.

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Name: Ann Marie Galbraith /4th grade teacher

Years Teaching: 21st year as an educator. Starting my 13th year at Monroe School

Favorite Things to Do: Hike, travel, learn about other cultures, spend time at the beach and cook for my family and friends

What are my goals this year? To continue making healthy choices, learn to do something new and fun this school year and be available and flexible for my students, family and friends

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me? 

At the beach

Nombre: Ann Marie Galbraith / maestra de cuarto grado

Años de Maestra: 21º año como educador. Este va acer mi 13º año de maestra en Monroe.

Cosas favoritas para hacer: Caminar, viajar, aprender sobre otras culturas, pasar tiempo en la playa y cocinar para mi familia y amigos.

¿Cuáles son mis metas este año? Para seguir tomando decisiones saludables, aprender a hacer algo nuevo y divertido este año escolar y estar disponible y ser flexible para mis estudiantes, familiares y amigos.

Si no estoy en la escuela o en casa, ¿dónde podrías encontrarme?

En la playa

Name: Nancy Lorinda Morris /5th Grade Teacher

Years Teaching: 23 years as an educator. 15 years in Kindergarten and 8 years in upper grades. 17 years as a Mustang!

Favorite things to do: Go into the wilderness backpacking, travel to new places, play volleyball or kayak at the beach, spend quality time with friends and family.

What is my goal for this year? To dive deep into my practice (classroom), exercise regularly, find balance and happiness in all I do. Reach all of my students and help them find the light in these difficult times!

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me?

In my garden, walking the bluffs or paddle boarding the coast.

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Name: Kayla Johnson

Years teaching: This is my 5th year teaching, 4th in SBUSD

Favorite Things to Do: Some of my favorite things to do are to travel, dance, sing karaoke, cook new and favorite dishes, be the best auntie, and spend time with my families and loved ones.

What are my goals this year? My goals for this year are to put my positive pants on and accept each challenge with a smile and creativity.  While this year is already proving to be challenging, I can see inspiration and motivation flowing out of educators and soon we will be able to see and share that with our students.

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me? If I’m not at school or home you will find me on a run somewhere, at the gym, or (post pandemic) going to the movie theater.

Name: Cory David Cordero-Rabe

Years teaching: This is my 5th year teaching at Monroe.

Favorite Things to Do: I love to play and watch sports, make and listen to music, and to bbq and relax with my family in my yard. I also love to eat delicious food!

What are my goals this year? My goals this year are to inspire my students to continue to explore their passions and to teach kids to work hard, even when they don’t want to.

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me? You will see me riding my bike down by the beach, or at a concert with my wife.

Nombre: Cory David Cordero-Rabe

Años de maestro: Comenzando mi quinto año en la escuela Monroe

Cosas favoritas para hacer: Me encanta jugar y ver deportes, hacer y escuchar música, hacer barbacoas y relajarme con mi familia en mi jardín. ¡También me encanta comer comida deliciosa!

¿Cuáles son mis metas este año? Mi objetivo este año es inspirar a mis alumnos a seguir explorando sus pasiones y enseñarles a trabajar duro, incluso cuando no quieran.

Si no estoy en la escuela o en casa, ¿dónde podrías encontrarme? Me verás paseando en bicicleta por la playa o en un concierto con mi esposa.

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Name: Jared Wong

Years Teaching: 6th year as an educator. Starting my 5th year at Monroe School

Favorite Things to Do: Take naps, play video games, play sports

What are my goals this year? Hit 1,000,000 subscribers and  have the best remote learning year in history

If I’m not at school or home where might you find me? Running on Shoreline

Nombre: Jared Wong

Años de maestro: 6º año como educador. Comenzando mi quinto año en la escuela Monroe

Cosas favoritas para hacer: siestas, jugar videojuegos, practicar deportes

¿Cuáles son mis metas este año? Obtenga 1,000,000 de suscriptores y tenga el mejor año de aprendizaje remoto de la historia

Si no estoy en la escuela o en casa, ¿dónde podrías encontrarme? Corriendo en Shoreline