Meet the First Grade Team
The first grade teachers at O.P.E., work together to give all of our students a well rounded and fun first grade experience. We send individual parent letters/emails to the parents in our own rooms each week. Homework is done as a team and is sent to parents on Fridays.
Mr. Verga - I have been teaching for 28 years and the kids still make me laugh and smile everyday. I feel very lucky to work at OPE where the parents are willing to donate their time and they realize that it takes a village to raise a child!
Ms. Shockney - I have worked in education in various positions for 35 years. I love teaching first grade. It is so fun to come to school to work with students who are eager to learn, families that are helpful and supportive, and colleagues that are simply the best!
Mrs. Gorton - I have been a teacher for 37 years and still get excited about coming to work everyday. I have been around so long that I am now teaching the children of some of my past students! I love to see those happy faces come bouncing in the door each day.
Mrs. Sliper - I have been in education for 13 years and enjoy sharing my passion for teaching and learning with my students. First grade is such a crucial year in school and I feel lucky to be part of it! It is amazing to influence and track students' growth and progress from the beginning of the year to the end.
Mrs. Sliper - I have been in education for 13 years and enjoy sharing my passion for teaching and learning with my students. First grade is such a crucial year in school and I feel lucky to be part of it! It is amazing to influence and track students' growth and progress from the beginning of the year to the end.