Welcome to 1st Grade

Nancy Hensley [email protected] Teacher Instructional Staff Grades / Teams: 1 nancy Hi! I’m Nancy Hensley and am excited to be teaching first grade this year. This is my sixth year teaching first grade at Barrett. I have worked in a variety of classrooms at Barrett since starting here in 2010. Earlier in my career I taught grades 3, 4 and 5 in North Carolina. I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I received my teaching degree. In my spare time, I like to travel and explore new places. I also love spending time with my twin daughters, my husband and my cats! I am looking forward to a fabulous year!

My name is Jen Flores and I am so proud to say I have been teaching at Barrett since 1996! I have a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Massachusetts and a Masters in Multilingual and Multicultural Education from George Mason University. In 2019 I achieved National Board Certification in English as a New Language. Over the years I have taught: first, second and third grade, Virginia Preschool Initiative, ESOL/HILT, Spanish Immersion and Spanish First Language Support. I am excited to be teaching first grade in the Native Language Support Program again this year! I am an Arlington Forest resident and the proud mom of two Barrett/ APS Graduates. In my free time I love to be outdoors! #KWBPRIDE #teamflores

Mirabelle Wetmore is thrilled to be a first-grade teacher! She grew up in Arlington and is grateful to be teaching in the county that helped shape her. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from James Madison University. She is passionate about fostering a love of learning with her students, and her favorite part of teaching is watching students develop new ideas, make connections with others, and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Wetmore loves running, being outdoors, traveling, trying new cafés, and spending time with friends and family.

Emily Maldonado has been a dedicated educator at Barrett Elementary since 2013, where she brings energy, empathy, and expertise to her role as an English Learner (EL) teacher. This year, she will be co-teaching with Ms. Flores' class, helping them build confidence and language skills from the very start of their academic journey. A proud Virginia native, Emily earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. Outside the classroom, you can find her exploring new destinations, going to live concerts, tending to her garden, or enjoying short walks with her beloved senior dog.