- Sully Elementary School
- Meet the Team
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Welcome to First Grade!
Welcome to Sully Elementary! You are going to have a blast in First Grade. We are going to go on many adventures that will help you grow into a confident reader, writer, mathematician and scientist. We are going to have an amazing school year!
Love, The First grade Team
Meet the 1st Grade Team

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Mrs. Leisa Mackauer
Welcome to 1st grade! I am so excited to be starting my third year here at Sully and my 14th year teaching overall! I am originally from Pennsylvania where I taught for 6 years before my husband's job transferred him down here to Virginia in 2013.
I graduated from Millersville University in 2007 with Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education. I received a Master's Degree in Education where I focused on Early Childhood Literacy in 2011.
My husband and I live close to Harpers and enjoy hiking and kayaking on the weekends. Our first daughter Aubrey was born in October 2019. I have loved all the adventures of motherhood and watching her grow! I love teaching first grade and instilling a love of learning in children.
I look forward to working with you to help your child grow! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
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Mrs. Ariana Murphy
Hello! This is my third year teaching at Sully Elementary, and my 7th year teaching over all. I previously taught second and fourth grade in Washington, DC. I am from Vienna, VA, and now live in Purcellville, VA with my husband, three cats, and my dog.
I gratuaded 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!

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Mrs. Julia Reichel
I attended college at the University of Mary Washington. I have my degree in Psychology and my Masters in Elementary Education. During my free time I enjoy playing the piano and violin, reading, and taking walks outside.
I am very excited to have your child in my class this year and am looking forward to watching them grow! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
I am looking forward to an exciting and fun year!
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Miss Cindy Solano
Welcome to 1st grade! My name is Miss. Solano and I am beyond excited to be apart of the Sully Hornets this year! This will be my third year teaching first grade in Virginia. I am originally from Newark, New Jersey, where I lived 18 years of my life. I was raised by two amazing Ecuadorian parents, who have always supported my dreams.
With their love and support, I graduated from West Virginia University in May 2018 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education and moved to Virginia shortly afterwards. At this moment, I live in Leesburg with my fiance and during my free time, I love to go on hikes, write and dance.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with your child and you this year! Go Hornets!!

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Mr. Seth Stahler
I am the EL teacher for the first grade. I earned a BA from JMU and have a MAT as well as an EL teaching endorsement. I have worked in Title l schools my entire career. I am drawn to schools and coworkers who want to make a difference and help guide students. I love the diversity of cultures, languages, and backgrounds of the students at Sully. They have rich backgrounds, are hard working, and always strive to better themselves every day.
I am originally from Vermont, but have made Virginia my home for many years. I like to be outside getting my hands dirty working on the land! I love to exercies, MTB, climb, run, play guitar, DIY projects, and run machinery. Most of all, I love spending time with my family and showing my son and daughter the ways of the world through hard work, play, and kindness.
Welcome to Sully!
Sincerely,
Seth Stahler