ELA Stefanie Gordon joined Maury in 2015, teaching Special Education ELA. Before joining the Maury staff, she taught Grade 2 at a charter school in D.C. as well as special education in other DCPS schools. Ms. Gordon comes from a family of educators—both grandmothers, mother, and two younger sisters—so it was natural she would become […]
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Jamila Pichon | PK4
Jamila Pichon joined the Maury community in 2008 as a proud Cougar parent. She became a regular substitute teacher in 2016, and eventually a full-time PK teacher in 2018. Ms. Pichon holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Relay Graduate School. Ms. Pichon […]
Kim Wright-Spurlock | PK4
Kim Wright-Spurlock has been teaching at Maury since 1995 and teaching pre-K 4 since 2001. “What I like most like about teaching is watching children when they get it—that ‘aha!’ moment is priceless. Knowing that you have touched a person’s life by helping them become educated in different areas is very inspirational.” Ms. Wright-Spurlock is […]
Rachel Schwartz | Kindergarten
Rachel Schwartz started teaching at Maury, as a kindergarten teacher, in 2020. She is passionate about working closely with her students and their families to create a meaningful learning experience for each student. “I love to watch my students grow throughout the year and strengthen their confidence in themselves and their learning.” Mrs. Schwartz grew […]