TK-K
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