My name is Ms. Jamie Marie Teague.  I completed my undergraduate work at Metropolitan State College of Denver and received my master’s degree from the University of Colorado at Denver.  This is my fourteenth wonderful year teaching at the Sullivan Middle school and my eighth year teaching sixth grade; previously I thought fifth grade.  I have a passion for reading, writing, geography and the outdoors.

My name is Deborah Johnson. I teach fifth grade ELA and Social Studies, and this is my ninth year teaching at the Sullivan. Most of my time here has been as the reading intervention teacher for grades five through eight. Prior to that I taught at three other schools in Lowell. I am excited to be a homeroom teacher again! Reading and traveling to historic places are my favorite pastimes and for many years I was a museum teacher at the Lowell National Historic Park downtown. I love the cultural arts and diversity we are fortunate to experience here in our amazing city. I hope to share my enthusiasm for reading and learning about new topics with my students!

Hello! My name is Lauren May. I am a 5th grade math teacher.   I have been teaching for more than twenty years in the Lowell Public School system.

My goal for all students is for them to leave 5th grade with a stronger understanding of math, while also developing the mindset that everyone can succeed mathematically—and even have fun while improving their current skills and learning new ones! Math truly is the universal language; we may take different paths, but we all arrive at the same answer.

When I’m not teaching at the Sullivan, you can find me shopping, traveling, or spending time with friends and family. I also have two wonderful daughters who keep me very busy throughout the year.

My name is Kym Pizzano and I was born and raised in Lowell. So, it seems only fitting that I give back to the city that gave me so much.

I have a degree in social sciences from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, a master’s degree in education from Rivier University, and a CAGS in literacy and technology from Fitchburg State University.

I have been teaching over 20 years and have been a 5th-grade math and science teacher at the Sullivan since 2011. When I’m not in school, I enjoy going to the theater, rooting on the Boston sports teams, baking and sharing the goodies with my family and friends, as well as spending time with my niece and nephews.

Ms. Kinney has been teaching in the Lowell Public Schools since 2014 and began her teaching career in fifth grade in Lawrence in 2011. She decided to become a teacher during her undergraduate studies at UMass Lowell after visiting her cousin’s first-grade classroom. Ms. Kinney has two dogs—a 12-year-old Yorkie named Cupcake and a French Bulldog—whom she enjoys spending time with. When she is not teaching, she enjoys event planning and visiting tropical locations.

I joined  the Sullivan in 2016, teaching ELA and social studies. Having taught developmental reading in the elementary grades, it is a joy to get to work with my favorite age group teaching my favorite content. I graduated from Lesley University with a B.A. in Liberal Arts (Ed. Psych) and from Simmons College with an M.A. in teaching. I was born in Lowell, and have maintained close ties to this community.

Ms. Sullivan teaches science and math skills.

My name is Barbara Wesolowski. I am one of the fifth-grade special education teachers at the Sullivan School. I work in the classrooms as well as in small groups to support my students’ learning. My goal is to encourage them to work as independently as possible to achieve personal and academic success.

I have been a special educator for eleven years. This is my fourth year at the Sullivan School. My family has had many pets throughout the years, including a snake, frogs, lizards, birds, rabbits, and fish. We currently have a dog named Scout and a Sun Conure named Caspian.

My name is Diane Kisiel.   I am a Special Education Teacher specializing in Reading and English Language Arts, primarily in Grades 5 and 6. I have been teaching at the Sullivan for 8 years, but have been involved with Lowell Public Schools as a parent, paraprofessional and/or teacher for over 25 years. I believe that, given the right support, tools, and instruction, all students can learn at high levels and it is my job to provide that support.

 When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Tony, and dogs, Rocky and Daisy, taking road trips in the big red truck.

Grade 5 Paraprofessional