Rebecca Hipps will be entering her seventh year of teaching in the 2014-2015 school year. She has taught in a variety of grade levels and has most recently worked as the literacy coach at Washington Latin PCS. Mrs. Hipps received a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University.
She has wanted to be a teacher since she was a little girl. In fact, she can remember making seating charts and lesson plans for her stuffed animals. She is passionate about reading and writing and loves to talk about books with anyone who will listen.
Mrs. Hipps moved to the DC area from Arizona, with her husband Zach, a few years ago, and loves living on the East Coast. During the warmer months, she enjoys being outside. Whether she is hiking, camping, or biking, Mrs. Hipps loves to spend her weekends exploring the many national parks in the area. In addition, the arts have always been an important part of Mrs. Hipps’ life. She enjoys singing, playing the piano, drawing and knitting.