Randolph English Learning Team

Karina Fasullo, 3rd Grade EL
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Karina Fasullo is a Third Grade ESOL teacher at Randolph. Before Randolph she taught  first grade teacher for seven years at ATES in Annandale, Virginia. She received her undergraduate degree from Fordham University  in New York City  and her Master’s in Education from the University of Virginia. In her free time she enjoys long runs on the W&OD trail, nature hikes with friends, and spending time with her nephew and nieces. Additionally, she spends her summers backpacking internationally, as she has a great zest for learning about different cultures and traditions.

Lupita Rodriguez-Lopez, Kindergarten EL Teacher

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Greetings! This is my fourth school year at Randolph Elementary! I have served as a third grade classroom teacher, a Kindergarten special education teacher, and a Kindergarten English language learner teacher. It is my second year as an English language learner teacher. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and my dog Coco. A fun fact about me is that when I was 9 years old I was stranded in a tropical rainforest with my family!

Margie Graham, Upper Elementary EL Assistant

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The Randolph ESOL team provides services for all students who need language-related support.  Margie Graham is an EL Assistant serving 4th and 5th Grade students and their families. This is her 27th year at Randolph. In her spare time, Margie enjoys spending time with her family including her grandchildren, gardening and watching basketball.

Ms. Kim Klaus, EL Teacher

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After 20 years, I’m thrilled to be returning to the Randolph community! I began my teaching career here at Randolph, taught for many years at Claremont Elementary, and just finished 5 years at Ashlawn Elementary. Before I entered the teaching world, I grew up in Richmond, Virginia and attended the University of Mary Washington. After college, I followed my love of history and became a park ranger, where I ran outdoor children’s programs at Civil War battlefields. My love of working with children led me back to school to get my teaching degree. I have a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason and a Master’s in Reading Instruction from the University of Virginia. My favorite picture book is Pink and Say, a book that makes me cry every time I read it. When not at school, I love spending time with my wonderful husband, two sweet sons, and our two dogs, Cindy Lou and Malibu.

Ms. Monisha Slater, EL Teacher

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Hello! I’m Miss Slater. This is my 6th year teaching! I taught 6th grade for four years and 2nd grade for one year. I went to KU—Rock-Chalk-Jayhawk! I love anything to do with DIY and thrifting. I come from a huge, blended family. I’m excited to move into an EL specialist role with the hope to serve the Randolph learning community even better.

Bettina Arrunategui, EL Teacher 

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Hi! I am Bettina Arrunátegui, and I am thrilled to be returning to Randolph as the English Learner Teacher for 4th and 5th grade newcomers. This is my ninth year teaching. Before Randolph, I served as an English Learner Teacher at Wakefield High School and Hoffman-Boston Elementary, and as a first grade classroom teacher at Randolph and a Spanish immersion elementary school in Maryland.I was born in Lima, Peru, and experienced being an English Learner myself, which continues to be an experience that shapes the way I support students and their families. I am a bilingual educator with an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with a TESOL specialization from the University of Maryland, College Park. I am passionate about equity in education for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.Outside of school, I love spending time in nature with my fiancé, David, and dog, Hendrix. Whether it’s camping, hiking, or both, count me in! I also love spending time with friends, playing board games, and reading fiction. I am feeling so thankful to be a part of the Randolph community once again!

Hannah Williams, EL Teacher

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Hello! I’m Hannah Williams, a first grade EL teacher at Randolph. This is my first year at Randolph, but my eleventh as an elementary teacher. Before Randolph, I taught first grade and fourth grade in Brooklyn, NY and Washington, DC. I have also been a reading specialist here in Arlington. First graders have always had my heart, and I’m so glad to be returning to work with these creative, energetic learners.

I love reading, writing, and exploring language with my students. In my free time, I cook, knit, and spend time with my family and friends. We especially love the Arlington Public Library, our parks and playgrounds, and exploring all of the amazing food in our region. I am from Maine and spend most of the summer there with my two kids on a small island.
I am so excited to be joining the Randolph community!

Vivienne Wooldridge, EL Teacher

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Hi! I’m Vivienne Wooldridge, and I am so excited to join the Randolph community this year as the 2nd Grade English Learner teacher. I grew up in Arlington before attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Chinese. Before coming to Randolph, I taught English to middle schoolers in Taiwan and also taught English to adults in Arlington. My passion for language education really shines through in my teaching and it’s a passion that I strive to pass onto my students. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy love to scrapbook, crochet, and dance. I am looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and collaboration with students, families, and colleagues!

Elizabeth Varela, EL Teacher

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Karen Novello, Lower Elementary EL Assistant

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