5TH GRADE (5A)

Julia is from North Attleboro and graduated from Bridgewater State University with her B.S. in Psychology in 2021. She had worked as a receptionist in the medical field during the pandemic and has experience working with students of all ages as a substitute teacher, preschool teacher, and nanny. Julia enjoys traveling, cooking, and baking for her friends and family, and spending time with her three cats!

5TH GRADE (5B)

Samantha Poole earned her B.S. in Special and Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University in 2021, followed by a Master’s in Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University in 2023. She began her career in Arizona, where she taught high school English and later served as a behavior support teacher. Most recently, Samantha worked at Southside Elementary in Providence as both a third-grade classroom teacher and a special education resource teacher. Originally from San Diego, California, Samantha spent six years living in Flagstaff, Arizona. Outside the classroom, she loves traveling—her favorite destinations so far have been Guatemala and Japan.

5TH GRADE (5C)