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.