Ms. Amanda White
Kindergarten
email:
AKFruzynski@bcps.k12.md.us
Hi!
My name is Amanda White (formerly Fruzynski for all my previous students!). I’ve been teaching since 2009 and started teaching at Armistead Gardens in 2010. I’ve taught Pre-K, 2nd grade and have been teaching Kindergarten for the last several years (and it’s my favorite!). I grew up in Arizona and went to Arizona State University before joining Teach For America and coming to the east coast. I received my masters in Early Childhood Education at Johns Hopkins University. I love reading, cooking and crafts. I grew up speaking Polish with my family and am in the process of learning Spanish, mostly from the awesome bilingual students and families here at our school.
Ms. Wendy Hernandez
Kindergarten Para
email:
WMHernandezrojaz@bcps.k12.md.us
My name is Wendy, it's my 2nd year at AG. It was a pleasure working with the First Grade team, now I will work in Kindergarten. It's another adventure and goal for me. I studied at the University of Carabobo in Venezuela. I have two beautiful kids all grown up, my daughter is studying Nursing and my son is studying to be a Pilot. I love crafts and working with children. My hobbies are reading and going on walks.
Ms. Katie Sauer
Kindergarten
email:
KPSauer@bcps.k12.md.us
I am a Kindergarten Teacher at AG and this is my 17th year teaching in Baltimore City. I went to Elon University in North Carolina and went on to get my teaching degree through BCTR and my Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins. My family was born and raised in Baltimore. I have two young kids who keep me busy during the summer months with swim team and lots of trips to the beach. I love animals, especially my lab Mack. I also enjoy running, reading and spending time on my dad’s boat during summer break!
Ms. Judith Aquino
Kindergarten Para
email:
JEAquino@bcps.k12.md.us
I have been working at AG for 3 years. I am from Columbia. I moved here when I was 17 and lived in New York for 20 years. My husband and I moved to Baltimore so that our two beautiful daughters would be near our family. We have loved getting to know our Armistead family and putting down roots in our wonderful school.
Ms. Izzy Ferro
Kindergarten
email:
IRFerro@bcps.k12.md.us
My name is Isabella Ferro and this is my second year at Armistead Gardens. I was born and raised in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Family Science and Human Development. This is my first year as a Teach for America Corps member after a year of being a long term substitute in Kindergarten. Outside of work, I love to run, try new restaurants in Baltimore city, and go to the beach!
Ms. Carolina Espinal
Kindergarten Para
email:
CEspinal@bcps.k12.md.us
This is my first year as a kindergarten paraprofessional, and I am very excited for this new adventure. I was born and raised here in Baltimore, Maryland. I am a proud Armistead Gardens graduate class of 2005. At that time Armistead only went up to 5th grade. I have very nice memories of this school throughout my childhood, most of the building is pretty much the same. It's actually very nostalgic for me to be back here working. I am Bilingual in both Spanish and English. Received my Bachelor's in Business Administration at Goucher College, after having my son I decided I wanted to venture into education.
Photo coming soon!
Ms. Jill Jimmyer
Kindergarten ESOL
email:
JMJimmyer@bcps.k12.md.us
My name is Jill Jimmyer and I've been an ESOL teacher at AG since 2012. I've taught pre-k through 5th grade ESOL. Prior to coming to AG, I taught overseas at international schools in Belgium and Kuwait. I went to Loyola University Maryland for my Bachelor's degree and Goucher College for my Master's. I have a son named Connor who attends Loyola University Maryland. I enjoy hiking with my dog Zoe, traveling, and reading. My favorite place is the beach at Pawleys Island, SC.