Montessori Team

Welcome to Gunston Middle School! I am excited to be the 6th grade counselor this year. I grew up in Fort Washington, MD, and moved to Arlington in middle school. After graduating from Washington-Liberty High School, I attended Virginia Commonwealth University and Capella University to study Psychology and School Counseling. Some of my favorite things are traveling, Italian food, and playing with my 4-year-old son. I look forward to advocating and supporting your students through their middle school years. Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Hello! I joined the Counseling Department at Gunston Middle School in 2018 after teaching 7/8th grade English here for one year. Prior to moving to VA, I was a middle school and high school English teacher in Pittsburgh, PA for 13 years and a middle school teacher in Brooklyn, NY for 3 years. I currently live in DC, so I enjoy taking long walks to explore different neighborhoods and to browse local small businesses. I adore animals and have two cats (Franklin and Eleanor) and a dog (Susie). I also love to read, so it’s rare to see me without a book in my hand! Favorite Quote: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.” Maya Angelou

Hi everyone! My name is Ms. Mitchell and I am very excited to be a Gunston Hornet. I have worked in education for almost 8 years and have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Masters in Education in School Counseling K-12 from George Mason University. This school year will be my 5th year as a School Counselor and I can’t wait to begin working with the Gunston community. I have lived in the Arlington area for several years and grew up in Fairfax, VA. In my free time I enjoy watching shows on Bravo, running, working on puzzles, traveling and spending time with my friends and family. Favorite Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

Hi, I am Megan McCormick and thrilled to be teaching with the Montessori program for my fifth year (and my 13th year of teaching)! My undergraduate degree is a BA in English Literature with certification in Adolescent Education, and my graduate degree is a MS in Reading and Literacy Birth-12. This past summer, I completed my Montessori training to attain my Secondary Credential. Some of my favorite hobbies including learning Spanish, playing tennis, and exploring delicious breakfast spots around DC.

Hi I'm Sarah. I teach social studies in the Montessori program. I have a Masters in Secondary Social Studies Education and a secondary Montessori credential. I've been teaching for over 30 years and still love it! My goal is to meet each child where they are and help them to move forward in their journey toward adulthood and citizenship. In my spare time I like to read, do yoga, and garden.

I graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Secondary Education. After graduation I continued studying at Florida and earned both a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Specialist’s Degree in Curriculum Development. This is my 22nd year in the classroom and third here at Gunston.