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Kristin Brekalis
Miss B, 4th Grade
Contact: Email KLBrekalis@lowell.k12.ma.us
My name is Miss. Brekalis and I have been working in Lowell since 2016. I live locally with my fiance, daughter, step-son, and our dog, Maggie. When I am not teaching, I love making memories with my family and friends.
We are STEM Sharks. Do you have a favorite shark type? Why is it your favorite?
My favorite type of shark is the hammerhead shark because they look so cool and unique.
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Mrs. Melissa Hickey
Mrs. Hickey, Special Education - 8th Grade
Contact: Email melissahickey@lowell.k12.ma.us
My name is Melissa Hickey, and I am a Special Education teacher at the STEM Academy, where I support 8th grade students in both Math and ELA. I have been part of the Lowell Public Schools for over 15 years, and as someone who was born and raised in Lowell, I truly value the chance to give back to this community. I especially enjoy working with 8th graders as they prepare for the transition to high school and begin to grow into more independent young adults. I live in New Hampshire with my husband, our two children, and our golden retriever, Sully. As a family, we love staying active and exploring new places. Two of our favorite spots to visit are York, Maine, and North Conway, New Hampshire. We also enjoy giving back by fundraising for Fitness for a Cure, which supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Linda Stone
Mrs. Stone, Grade 6
Contact: Email lstone@lowell.k12.ma.us
We are STEM Sharks. Do you have a favorite shark type? Why is it your favorite?
My favorite shark is the Cookie Cutter Shark.
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Allison Therrien
Mrs. Therrien, Grade 3
Contact: Class Dojo or email amurray@lowell.k12.ma.us
This is my 7th year teaching in Lowell. My favorite part of my job is helping students build not only their academic skills, but also confidence in themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, traveling to new and exciting places, and reading books!
We are STEM Sharks. Do you have a favorite shark type? Why is it your favorite?
Nurse sharks are my favorite because they typically are kind to humans!
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Melissa Ward
Grade Level: K-8
Ms. Melissa, Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Melissa is a dedicated speech-language pathologist who was born and raised in Lowell. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2007 and has been serving children and families in the Lowell community since 2008. Passionate about supporting communication development, she brings years of experience and care to her work. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys knitting, reading, discovering good restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Contact: Email melissaward@lowell.k12.ma.us
