3RD GRADE (3A)

Kristen Munns is a third-grade teacher at the Learning Community. Kristen graduated from the American College of Education with her M.E.d in Curriculum and Instruction and earned the title of Distinguished Graduate. Kristen also attended Bridgewater State University in which she double majored in Elementary Education and History. Previously, Kristen taught second grade and sixth grade in Massachusetts. Kristen lives in Woonsocket with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she can be found reading, traveling, and hiking with her three dogs!

3RD GRADE (3B)

Bethany graduated from Rhode Island College with a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education in 2016. She previously worked as a teacher in Fall River and discovered her love for teaching during her time as a behavior specialist, which led her to pursue a degree in education. The daughter of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Bethany grew up in East Providence and Pawtucket. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting as a creative outlet when she’s not busy chasing after her toddler. She is also passionate about advocating for social and economic justice for all.  

3RD GRADE (3C)

Casey graduated from William Smith College in New York with a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology. She has completed additional post-college and graduate studies at UCLA, University of Oxford, English and the American College of Education (where is completing her teaching credential). Casey started her career teaching early childhood. She has worked in public, private, and charter schools. Casey has taught everything from Pre-K through High School. She was born in California and is a native Los Angelino. Casey moved to Rhode Island six years ago. She has happily called Rhode Island home after spending her summers visiting her family in Newport and Little Compton. She currently lives in Providence and does trivia two nights a week and is training for her fourth triathlon. Casey is a Certified Nursing Assistant and has taken and passed an EMT course.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, 3-4

Catarina graduated from Rhode Island College with a B.A in elementary education. She has been a part of The Learning Community for 13 years. Prior to joining LC , she was a long-term substitute teacher for Pawtucket Public Schools. She also worked as a teacher's assistant at a local preschool. Catarina is Portuguese and a daughter of immigrant parents. She is a mother to two boys. She enjoys fitness, going to the beach, and spending time with her family. She believes that every student has their own unique way of learning and strives to support them on their journey to becoming independent learners.