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!

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.

My name is Donna Connolly and I teach fifth grade Math. I joined the staff at the Sullivan in 2022. Prior to that, I spent 21 years teaching mostly fifth and sixth grade Math in another district. I absolutely love teaching Math, especially when I see students begin to understand concepts that they once struggled with. 

During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters.  During the year you will find me cheering on my daughters at the soccer field and the basketball court. When we are not occupied with sports, we enjoy skiing, watching movies, family game night and hiking. We are also avid fans of our Boston sports teams.

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

Grade 5 paraprofessional

My name is Johanna Monsalve, and I was born and raised in Lowell. I am a graduate of GLTHS and have been at the Sullivan for two years now. I love working with kids and the families of Lowell. When I’m not in school, I enjoy shopping, spending time with my daughter, my family, and friends, as well as helping other people out.