It's time to welcome our new ECSE Instructional Assistant, Miss Ja'Yanna Lucas!
Miss Lucas is a proud Henrico County graduate, and we are absolutely thrilled to have her energy and passion back in HCPS at the Pines!
She currently attends Reynolds Community College and plans to transfer to a university to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Plus, she brings fantastic experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supporting children with diverse learning needs. When she’s not helping our students learn and grow, Miss Lucas loves traveling, shopping, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
We are so lucky to have her joining our ECSE team.
Miss Lucas is a proud Henrico County graduate, and we are absolutely thrilled to have her energy and passion back in HCPS at the Pines!
She currently attends Reynolds Community College and plans to transfer to a university to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Plus, she brings fantastic experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supporting children with diverse learning needs. When she’s not helping our students learn and grow, Miss Lucas loves traveling, shopping, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
We are so lucky to have her joining our ECSE team.
We are thrilled to introduce our new music teacher, Shantia Myrick!
Ms. Myrick comes to Seven Pines with a wealth of experience and a passion for inspiring young musicians. We are so fortunate to have her expertise guiding our students this year. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome her to the Pines and cannot wait to hear the beautiful music she will bring to our halls.
A message from Ms. Myrick:
I grew up in Hopewell, VA, and majored in Instrumental Music at Virginia State University. I have been teaching Music for 22 years, and it's still my favorite thing! I started out as a middle school band director and then found myself in elementary music, where I've spent most of my career. I'm very active at church and enjoy crafting, family game days, and traveling with my man. I'm a huge dog lover, and though I don't currently own one, I will pet-sit for any friends or family who need it!
Ms. Myrick is pictured with her musical theatre crew, her beloved family pet, her sister, and her man.
Ms. Myrick comes to Seven Pines with a wealth of experience and a passion for inspiring young musicians. We are so fortunate to have her expertise guiding our students this year. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome her to the Pines and cannot wait to hear the beautiful music she will bring to our halls.
A message from Ms. Myrick:
I grew up in Hopewell, VA, and majored in Instrumental Music at Virginia State University. I have been teaching Music for 22 years, and it's still my favorite thing! I started out as a middle school band director and then found myself in elementary music, where I've spent most of my career. I'm very active at church and enjoy crafting, family game days, and traveling with my man. I'm a huge dog lover, and though I don't currently own one, I will pet-sit for any friends or family who need it!
Ms. Myrick is pictured with her musical theatre crew, her beloved family pet, her sister, and her man.
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Julia Craig, who is joining the 5th-grade team at the Pines. Julia brings a wealth of experience to our community, having earned her Bachelor’s in Educational Psychology from George Mason University and her Master’s in Elementary Education from Shenandoah University, alongside years of teaching experience in Loudoun County. Education is her greatest passion, but outside the classroom, she loves diving into creative projects, exploring nature, and hanging out with her cat.
Welcome our new 2nd-Grade Teacher, Ms. Kasko!
Hi, my name is Sarah Kasko and I’m from Westfield, New Jersey. I taught first grade for the past 7 years in NJ! I recently relocated to Richmond and I’m super excited to teach second grade at Seven Pines this upcoming school year! I graduated from Longwood University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. I also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University in 2024.
My favorite book is Pete the Cat and Piggie & Elephant!! I love to travel and explore new places! Out of all the places I’ve traveled to, Ireland and England were my favorite. I also love going to the beach! My favorite beach is Manchebo Beach in Aruba.
Looking forward to joining the second grade team at Seven Pines!!
Hi, my name is Sarah Kasko and I’m from Westfield, New Jersey. I taught first grade for the past 7 years in NJ! I recently relocated to Richmond and I’m super excited to teach second grade at Seven Pines this upcoming school year! I graduated from Longwood University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. I also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University in 2024.
My favorite book is Pete the Cat and Piggie & Elephant!! I love to travel and explore new places! Out of all the places I’ve traveled to, Ireland and England were my favorite. I also love going to the beach! My favorite beach is Manchebo Beach in Aruba.
Looking forward to joining the second grade team at Seven Pines!!
Welcome our new 1st-Grade Teacher, Ms. Dallos!
My name is Annalese Dallos, and I’m so excited to be joining the Seven Pines community! I’m originally from Chantilly, VA, and after graduating from JMU, I spent the last 3 years teaching 1st grade in Harrisonburg. I just moved to Richmond this summer, and I’m so excited to explore! When I’m not teaching, you can find me spending time with friends, working on some kind of craft project, or catching up on reality TV. I’m also a proud cat mom to my two kitties, Noodle and Tuna. A fun fact about me is that I’m fluent in sign language!
I’m so excited to be here and can’t wait to meet everyone!
My name is Annalese Dallos, and I’m so excited to be joining the Seven Pines community! I’m originally from Chantilly, VA, and after graduating from JMU, I spent the last 3 years teaching 1st grade in Harrisonburg. I just moved to Richmond this summer, and I’m so excited to explore! When I’m not teaching, you can find me spending time with friends, working on some kind of craft project, or catching up on reality TV. I’m also a proud cat mom to my two kitties, Noodle and Tuna. A fun fact about me is that I’m fluent in sign language!
I’m so excited to be here and can’t wait to meet everyone!
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We’re beyond excited to welcome Kerin Wyand to our Seven Pines family as a Kindergarten teacher!
Kerin is stepping into her 4th year teaching Kindergarten, where she’s known for her nurturing spirit and creative classroom energy. Her dedication to early childhood education has already made a lasting impact, and we’re thrilled to have her continue inspiring young learners in our school community.
Outside the classroom, Kerin cherishes time with her sweet family—her husband and their 8-month-old daughter. 💕
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead with Ms. Wyand!
Kerin is stepping into her 4th year teaching Kindergarten, where she’s known for her nurturing spirit and creative classroom energy. Her dedication to early childhood education has already made a lasting impact, and we’re thrilled to have her continue inspiring young learners in our school community.
Outside the classroom, Kerin cherishes time with her sweet family—her husband and their 8-month-old daughter. 💕
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead with Ms. Wyand!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new 2nd-grade teacher, Kristy Lawson — the newest star in our Penguin flock!
Kristy began her teaching adventure back in 2015 at an international school, where she taught 1st Grade for two years. Since then, she’s worn many hats in the world of education — from assistant and lead roles in Pre-K for six years, to student teaching in 3rd Grade, digital instruction in 2nd, and tutoring K–5 learners in literacy. She’s even supported 6th Graders and taught English to adults! Her wide-ranging experience makes her a fantastic addition to our teaching team.
Originally from out of state, Kristy just moved to Virginia with her husband and their very clever pup, Indiana Bones 🐾. Outside the classroom, she’s a true performer at heart with a rich background in theater and a love for musicals and live shows. She’s also a big fan of reading, especially in the cozy autumn months with a warm coffee and a great book in hand.
We’re so excited to welcome Kristy to the Seven Pines community — it’s going to be a fantastic year! 💙
Kristy began her teaching adventure back in 2015 at an international school, where she taught 1st Grade for two years. Since then, she’s worn many hats in the world of education — from assistant and lead roles in Pre-K for six years, to student teaching in 3rd Grade, digital instruction in 2nd, and tutoring K–5 learners in literacy. She’s even supported 6th Graders and taught English to adults! Her wide-ranging experience makes her a fantastic addition to our teaching team.
Originally from out of state, Kristy just moved to Virginia with her husband and their very clever pup, Indiana Bones 🐾. Outside the classroom, she’s a true performer at heart with a rich background in theater and a love for musicals and live shows. She’s also a big fan of reading, especially in the cozy autumn months with a warm coffee and a great book in hand.
We’re so excited to welcome Kristy to the Seven Pines community — it’s going to be a fantastic year! 💙
Please join us in giving a heartfelt welcome to Tracy James, our new Early Childhood Instructional Assistant!
Tracy brings with her over two decades—21 years!—of dedication to supporting students and families in the county school system. A proud graduate of VCU and J. Sargeant Reynolds, she’s no stranger to the classroom and brings with her a passion for learning, compassion, and a deep belief in the power of education. Outside of school, Tracy’s life is full of love and inspiration. She’s a proud mom to two incredible children and a doting grandmother to an adventurous 6-year-old grandson who keeps her smiling and on her toes! Tracy is also continuing her own journey as a student by working toward a degree in Liberal Arts, because for her, learning never stops.
With a heart for children and a calling to serve, we’re beyond excited to have her join our team. Welcome to the Penguin family, Ms. James! 🐧❤️
Tracy brings with her over two decades—21 years!—of dedication to supporting students and families in the county school system. A proud graduate of VCU and J. Sargeant Reynolds, she’s no stranger to the classroom and brings with her a passion for learning, compassion, and a deep belief in the power of education. Outside of school, Tracy’s life is full of love and inspiration. She’s a proud mom to two incredible children and a doting grandmother to an adventurous 6-year-old grandson who keeps her smiling and on her toes! Tracy is also continuing her own journey as a student by working toward a degree in Liberal Arts, because for her, learning never stops.
With a heart for children and a calling to serve, we’re beyond excited to have her join our team. Welcome to the Penguin family, Ms. James! 🐧❤️
It’s Welcome Wednesday, and we’re thrilled to introduce a new face joining our Penguin crew — Lauren Niles, stepping in as a permanent substitute! Lauren brings a warm heart and a wealth of experience with her. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, she previously taught K4 for three years at Clover Hill Christian School and has worked across all grade levels while substitute teaching in Powhatan County. She’s currently back in school herself, pursuing a degree in education — talk about lifelong learning!
Lauren is passionate about rescuing dogs (she has two of her own), and she and her husband stay active in their community as youth group leaders. Whether she’s teaching little ones or lifting up young hearts, Lauren’s dedication truly shines.
We’re so excited to welcome her to our school family! 💙
Lauren is passionate about rescuing dogs (she has two of her own), and she and her husband stay active in their community as youth group leaders. Whether she’s teaching little ones or lifting up young hearts, Lauren’s dedication truly shines.
We’re so excited to welcome her to our school family! 💙
Let's welcome our new permanent substitute, Marisa Davis!
Marisa brings a heart for helping others and a wealth of real-world experience from her 4.5 years as a charge nurse, where she led mentoring, training, and skill-building efforts every single day. Marisa is no stranger to working with children of all ages, and she’s passionate about helping children grow into the best version of themselves.
At home, life is vibrant and full of energy! Marisa is a proud wife, supermom to two sons and two daughters, and pack leader to two fun-loving dogs. This school year is especially meaningful: while her youngest is stepping into kindergarten, her oldest is gearing up for 5th grade — and she’s thrilled to be embarking on this new journey with her kids by her side.
From the baseball field to the motocross track, Marisa and her family stay on the go — but we’re so glad she’s made a little room in her full and fabulous life to join our school community. Welcome aboard, Marisa! 💙🍎
Marisa brings a heart for helping others and a wealth of real-world experience from her 4.5 years as a charge nurse, where she led mentoring, training, and skill-building efforts every single day. Marisa is no stranger to working with children of all ages, and she’s passionate about helping children grow into the best version of themselves.
At home, life is vibrant and full of energy! Marisa is a proud wife, supermom to two sons and two daughters, and pack leader to two fun-loving dogs. This school year is especially meaningful: while her youngest is stepping into kindergarten, her oldest is gearing up for 5th grade — and she’s thrilled to be embarking on this new journey with her kids by her side.
From the baseball field to the motocross track, Marisa and her family stay on the go — but we’re so glad she’s made a little room in her full and fabulous life to join our school community. Welcome aboard, Marisa! 💙🍎
Back by popular demand… let’s give a very special welcome back to one of our Early Childhood Preschool stars — Ms. Beverly Griffin!
While she's not new to our school, Beverly’s warmth, creativity, and commitment to her students make her feel like a fresh burst of joy every year. A proud alumna of both Virginia Commonwealth University and Liberty University, she brings not only a wealth of knowledge but also a heart full of passion for early learning.
Outside the classroom, Beverly’s life is just as vibrant. She’s a fan of all things creative—from reading, drawing, and adult coloring to experimenting with photography. When she’s not crafting with colors, she’s likely casting a line—saltwater fishing has been a lifelong love! A devoted dog mom with an appreciation for exotic cats, Beverly also cherishes every moment spent with her family and friends.
We’re thrilled to have her bright spirit lighting up the preschool wing again this year. Here’s to another amazing chapter with Ms. Griffin! 💛
While she's not new to our school, Beverly’s warmth, creativity, and commitment to her students make her feel like a fresh burst of joy every year. A proud alumna of both Virginia Commonwealth University and Liberty University, she brings not only a wealth of knowledge but also a heart full of passion for early learning.
Outside the classroom, Beverly’s life is just as vibrant. She’s a fan of all things creative—from reading, drawing, and adult coloring to experimenting with photography. When she’s not crafting with colors, she’s likely casting a line—saltwater fishing has been a lifelong love! A devoted dog mom with an appreciation for exotic cats, Beverly also cherishes every moment spent with her family and friends.
We’re thrilled to have her bright spirit lighting up the preschool wing again this year. Here’s to another amazing chapter with Ms. Griffin! 💛
We are starting off a new series, Welcome Wednesday! Each Wednesday, we will welcome a new Seven Pines staff member. This week we are starting off the series with Dakota Stevens.
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Penguin family member, Dakota Stevens, who is joining us as a school counselor!
With a Master’s in Counseling from Thomas University and a Bachelor’s in Criminology from Florida State University, Dakota brings both strong academic preparation and real-world experience to our team. Over the past year and a half, she has served as a school counseling intern with Richmond Public Schools, following her work as a trauma-informed education specialist supporting students across the district.
Outside of school, Dakota is all about creativity—whether it’s painting, baking, reading, or sewing—and she’s always up for a good hike or some quality time outdoors (as long as it’s not scorching hot!). When she’s not exploring her hobbies, you’ll likely find her relaxing at home with her fiancé, their cat, and a bearded dragon!
We’re so excited to welcome Dakota to our school community and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make. 💙🐧
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Penguin family member, Dakota Stevens, who is joining us as a school counselor!
With a Master’s in Counseling from Thomas University and a Bachelor’s in Criminology from Florida State University, Dakota brings both strong academic preparation and real-world experience to our team. Over the past year and a half, she has served as a school counseling intern with Richmond Public Schools, following her work as a trauma-informed education specialist supporting students across the district.
Outside of school, Dakota is all about creativity—whether it’s painting, baking, reading, or sewing—and she’s always up for a good hike or some quality time outdoors (as long as it’s not scorching hot!). When she’s not exploring her hobbies, you’ll likely find her relaxing at home with her fiancé, their cat, and a bearded dragon!
We’re so excited to welcome Dakota to our school community and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make. 💙🐧
Spotlight on Dr. Bilello & Miss Dotson! They were recognized by VCU for their amazing impact on our penguins. Congrats, ladies!
What's your Legacy?
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcTdJY1H0/Yr7BoV2KylCHPXKAEWcDNA/watch?utm_content=DAGcTdJY1H0&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
What's your legacy? Our penguins know the impact they are leaving behind.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcTdJY1H0/Yr7BoV2KylCHPXKAEWcDNA/watch?utm_content=DAGcTdJY1H0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hae503e9330
A few of Mrs. Eubank's third graders share their thoughts on the legacy they plan on leaving behind.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGYeSrk3fY/ZcKEk0bU5rtq2s7T5Ll8lw/watch?utm_content=DAGYeSrk3fY&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
What's Your Legacy?
Hear from our penguins about the impact they intend to leave behind.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVny-m60A/bH-RJwXfe-ihDklCxOiweA/watch?utm_content=DAGVny-m60A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
What’s your legacy? 🌟 Hear from our penguins as they share their dreams, passions, and the impact they hope to leave behind. (Check the comments for more videos!)
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGU0PCiwYA/6sWYOcsN5Nn3PGCEPDMB0w/watch?utm_content=DAGU0PCiwYA&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel