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!

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.

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, 4th/5th Grade 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!

Mary Cantwell, 2nd Grade EL Teacher 

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My name is Mary Cantwell and I am so excited to be an EL teacher with second grade this year. I have been a teacher for many years, most recently at Abingdon as a kindergarten teacher. I am passionate about instilling a love of learning and a lifelong love of reading in my students. I am so excited to witness the growth of knowledge in my students this year and encourage their enthusiasm for learning. I attended American University and graduated with a BA in Elementary Education and completed a Master’s degree from Catholic University in Early Childhood Education. I am a lifelong learner and enjoy learning about and employing new educational practices that will foster student growth. I am a longtime resident of Arlington and my three grown children have all attended APS schools. I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. We love to travel and play board games as a family. I am a voracious reader and love to find a cozy spot,inside or outside, to sit and read.I am so excited to be a Randolph star and can’t wait to meet my students and families this year!