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!

 

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. 

 

cynthia_franco@upland.k12.ca.us

Hello! My name is Ms. Franco and I teach Kindergarten. This is my 2nd year teaching Kindergarten! I taught 1st grade for 7 years. Overall, I have been working in the Upland School District for 18 years.  I received my Bachelors in Liberal Studies from Cal Poly Pomona and earned my Clear Credential from UCLA.  

I have a small Yorkie and a niece and nephew that I love to spoil.  I love nature and I enjoy being outdoors. Some of my favorite things to do are going on hikes, going to the beach, swimming, going to Dodger games, and teaching all my wonderful students!