Hi there!
My name is Fernanda Peña, and I am incredibly excited to meet my future Hornets! I am a former high school and Teacher Cadet graduate from LCPS. I was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Virginia when I was 16 years old. It was a total life-changing experience! I majored in Psychology at Christopher Newport University, and obtained my Master’s in Elementary Education at George Mason University. In my free time, I love to go on long walks with my dog, Max, spend time with family and friends, and travel. I cannot wait to  learn, grow, and have fun with my second graders. It will be a great year!

I’m excited to meet you, Hornets! I’m a 2nd grade teacher, and I’m ready for a super year. I’ve taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in South Carolina. I hold a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications and an MAT in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. My sons are Carolina Gamecocks, too! When I’m not at school, I love taking long walks and working in the garden. You can also find me in the kitchen practicing new recipes. I love to learn, and I look forward to learning with you!

Hello! I love teaching at Sully Elementary! I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade between Sully and my last school in Washington, DC. I am from northern Virginia, and now live in Berryville, VA with my husband, cats, dogs, and my 21 chickens.

I graduated from The George Washington University with a B.S. in Public Health, and from Lesley University with a MAT in Elementary and Special Education. I enjoy puzzles, traveling, spending time with my family, eating gluten-free food, and sailing with my husband!

Please feel free to contact me any time, I look forward to working with you this school year! 

Hello, my name is Erica Walker! I have been teaching 2^nd grade since 2019! I was raised in Loudoun County and graduated from Tuscarora High School. I have received my MAT from James Madison University in 2019- go dukes! In my free time, I enjoy being active (working out or taking walks), taking pictures, and spending time with my loved ones. I am eager to teach and get to know my students this year! 

Hello, this is Mrs. Medani. I started working at Sully Elementary in 2004. In the past years, I have worked with second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. This year I have the pleasure of working with second grade students. I have a bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo and a Master of Science in Education, Reading Specialist, from Shenandoah University. In my spare time, I love to cook, bake and play with my grandkids.

Hey Hornet Families!

My name is Mareen Georgie Thayil, and I am excited to be  part of the English Learners team at Sully Elementary.

 As a student in a country where knowing English was a rare symbol of intelligence, I became passionate about helping others learn the language and better integrate into the English - dominated world we live in today. Later in my life, I also began teaching, where I discovered my love for helping children fully grow into functioning members of society.
I have been an educator for 10 years. I have taught elementary and secondary ages. I have been in LCPS for 2 years and this is my First year as a teacher. I am looking forward to it!

Some of my other loves include baking, gardening and hiking with family. I typically find myself searching for new cookie recipes, trails to hike on, or flowers to plant in my garden. 

Feel free to reach out for any questions!