🎉 Staff Spotlight: Meet Mr. Matthew Everett! 🎉
We’re kicking off our new staff introductions with someone who’s ready to bring the magic to Room 5—please welcome Mr. Matthew Everett, our new 5th Grade Reading, Writing, and Word Study teacher! 📚✏️
Mr. Everett is most excited to dive into the year by connecting with students, collaborating with staff and families, and helping every learner reach their full potential. His mission? To make learning FUN—and he’s got the inspiration to back it up! As a student, he had amazing teachers who brought lessons to life, and now he’s paying it forward.
Outside of school, Mr. Everett’s world revolves around his wife McKenna and their adorable young son, Jameson. (Fun fact: Jameson's middle name is Presley—yes, that Presley. Elvis runs deep in this household.) Whether it’s family time or a Toy Story marathon—Jameson’s current obsession—you’ll usually find the Everetts soaking up the moments together.
When he’s not chasing after Jameson or grading papers, Mr. Everett is on the hunt through antique malls and vintage shops for 80s and 90s pop culture treasures. His collection of movies, vinyl records, and POP! figures is impressive enough to be its own museum wing. 🕹️🎞️🎶
He’s also an animal lover, sharing his home with a golden retriever named Simba and two cats—Luna and Boots.
If he could hop on a plane tomorrow, he’d be Italy-bound—ready to take in the history, the culture, and as much pasta as he can politely eat. 🇮🇹🍝 His favorite subject growing up was science, but he also has a deep love for history and often finds creative ways to weave it into his lessons.
Theme song? 🎵 You’ve Got a Friend in Me—a perfect fit for his kind, dependable nature and the reality of raising a Toy Story superfan. Karaoke favorite? Suspicious Minds by Elvis, of course. He’s a lifelong fan.
And if you’re wondering which fictional school he’d teach at—look no further than Ms. Frizzle’s classroom. He’d gladly hop on the Magic School Bus and co-chaperone one of those legendary field trips. 🚍✨
We’re so lucky to have Mr. Everett (and by extension, his amazing family) join the Rock Creek crew. Welcome aboard, Mr. Everett—you’ve already got a friend in us! 💙
🎉 Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Madisyn Vandegriffe! 🎉
Rock Creek is gaining a math-loving, early-rising, beach-dreaming teacher this year—please welcome Ms. Madisyn Vandegriffe, our new 5th Grade Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher! 🧮🌎🔬
Madisyn is most excited to meet new people and dive into the subjects she’s most passionate about. Her journey into teaching started with an unforgettable 5th grade math teacher—someone who believed in her, challenged her, and made learning feel exciting. (Spoiler alert: She plans to do the same for her students!)
When she’s not teaching, you’ll find Madisyn up at 4:30 AM (yes, really!) headed to the gym. She’s definitely an early bird—but one with a soft side for snacks like Gushers, which still bring back childhood memories.
She shares her home with her cat, Sadie, and—cat lovers, rejoice—she’s a full-on feline fan. 😻
If she could travel anywhere tomorrow, she’d be relaxing on the beaches of Cape Cod or Maine, lobster roll in hand, soaking up the sea breeze and coastal charm. 🦞🌊
We’re thrilled to have Ms. Vandegriffe joining the Rock Creek family. With her passion, positivity, and dedication to helping students thrive, we know she’s going to make a huge impact.
Welcome aboard, Madisyn—we're so glad you're here! 💙
🎉 Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Libby Schuman! 🎉
Rock Creek is welcoming a brand-new face to 5th grade—please give a big cheer for Ms. Libby Schuman, our new Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher! 📚🔬🌎
Ms. Schuman is stepping into her very first year of teaching, and she couldn’t be more excited to meet her students, grow alongside her teammates, and dive headfirst into the Rock Creek community. Her passion for teaching started early—she’s always admired her teachers and knew she wanted to be someone who makes a lasting impact on kids’ lives.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Schuman is all about sunshine, splashing, and snuggly dogs. 🐾 She spends her summers coaching her neighborhood swim team and enjoys quality time with family and friends. She’s also the proud dog mom of three pups: a black lab named Hank, and two beagles, Gus and George. (That trio sounds like its own sitcom!)
Her favorite teacher growing up? Her 2nd grade teacher, who—believe it or not—tap-danced on tables after tests. That kind of energy is exactly the vibe we love here.
If she could hop on a plane tomorrow, she’d be soaking up the sights (and sunshine) in Greece—from Athens to Santorini to Mykonos. 🏛️🏖️
She’s an early bird by nature and needs her morning coffee like students need recess—non-negotiable. ☕️
We are so lucky to have Ms. Schuman launching her teaching career right here at Rock Creek. With her heart, humor, and high energy, we know she’s going to do amazing things.
Welcome to the team, Libby—you’re already making waves! 💙