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emily_lavender@upland.k12.ca.us

Hello! My name is Ms. Lavender and I am excited to be your teacher this year! This is my 3rd year teaching TK, and my 17th year teaching elementary school. I have taught TK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and have experience with Special Education. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Friends University, in Kansas, before moving to sunny California.

I have a teenage daughter, and love spending time with her. I love nature, being outside, and yoga. Some of my favorite things are going on hikes, going to the beach, having traveling adventures, and teaching your wonderful kids!

 

Ms. Hoffman

jacqulyn_hoffman@upland.k12.ca.us 
"Hello! My name is Miss Hoffman, and I am thrilled to be your teacher this year!
This will be my first year here at Foothill Knolls. Before this, I taught preschool and completed my student teaching in kindergarten and third grade. I recently earned my Master’s degree and teaching credential from UC Irvine.

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, reading, building puzzles, and practicing Pilates. I also love trivia nights and learning new things. 

I look forward to a wonderful year together!" 

 

caroline_benavidez@upland.k12.ca.us

Hi, My name is Caroline Benavidez, this is my 8th year teaching Kindergarten. I have been at Foothill Knolls for 10 years. I grew up in Upland and graduated from Upland High School. I graduated from UCR with my bachelors in Anthropology. I received my teaching credential and masters from CSUSB. 

I have been married for 12 years to my high school sweetheart. I have my own Kindergartener and a 2 year old. We love Disneyland and everything Disney. We are big LA fans, both Dodgers and Lakers. I love bows!

I am looking forward to a great year. 

 

 

 

 

Tisha Cate

tisha_cate@upland.k12.ca.us

Hello, I am Tisha Cate and I love teaching Kindergarten!  I have had the privelage of teaching the littles for the last 14 years.  I truly love watching my Kindergarteners grow throughout the year.  The relationships I build with my students are lasting connections I am proud to have built.  Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my husband of 30 yearsand our three grown men.  I also enjoy traveling.  A fun fact about me is I grew up in North Dakota,where my family where farmers.  I feel so grateful to be part of our school community and I look forward to another year of learning, laughter, and growth!