Our greatest strength is our outstanding staff...
Ms. Mary Ostrowski
Owner, President
My Professional Background Includes:
I hold degrees in accounting, educational leadership, and educational administration; I am also certified as a health coach.
Prior to buying Weems, I served as Director for a PK3-12 international school in Panama.
On the Personal Side:
Last year I hiked the Camino de Santiago in Spain which was a great turning point in my life.
Books, books, books -- I love them!
Mrs. Kate Marriner
School Director
My Professional Background Includes:
I graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Prior to joining the Weems Creek family, I taught 1st Grade at the Severn School for seven years.
On the Personal Side:
My husband and I have 4 children -- 3 girls and a boy.
My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family!
...with over 60 years of combined experience, our teachers are committed to providing each child a loving and warm environment in which to grow socially, intellectually and artistically in an age appropriate manner.
Mrs. Kathy Anderson
teacher: Prek (5's) class
My Professional Background Includes:
I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Special Education.
I have worked at Weems Creek for 30 years.
On the Personal Side:
I love gardening, sewing, fishing, crabbing, hiking, traveling, consignment shopping, painting (walls not pictures!) and learning from others!
My family and friends are most important to me.
Mrs. Lee Kriel
asst teacher: Prek (5's) class
My Professional Background Includes:
My first job was Assistant Director of a Nursery School. I tried everything from working in the classroom to cleaning miniature toilets.
I graduated from Elon University with a BA is Psychology.
On the Personal Side:
I am raising three fun boys!
I recently climbed Mt. Katahdin, the highest point on the Appalachian Trail.
Mrs. Kate Howells
teacher: 2/3's class
My Professional Background Includes:
I hold a BA in elementary education and a Masters degree in early childhood education.
Prior to joining Weems Creek, I taught 1st grade for 11 years.
On the Personal Side:
I have two children, aged 2 and 5 years old. Fun fact: they both attend Weems Creek this year!
I am originally from Hershey, PA.
Mrs. Marisa Corona
teacher - steam
My Professional Background Includes:
I graduated from Towson University with a B.A. in English and later earned my MD teaching certificate.
In 2005, I was the proud recipient of MD's Walmart Teacher of the Year Award.
On the Personal Side:
I am thrilled to be at Weems Creek!
This year I am beginning the lengthy process of acquiring National Board Teaching Certification.
Mrs. Natalie Viera
teacher: 4's class
My Professional Background Includes:
I hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in reading education.
Prior to joining Weems Creek, I taught 3rd and 4th grade for five years.
On the Personal Side:
I am a proud Navy wife and mom to two girls, one in first grade and the other in the Young 4's class here at Weems!
I have a newfound love for yoga!
Mrs. Joaney Littin
asst teacher: 2/3's + 4's class
My Professional Background Includes:
After high school I joined the Navy and served as a hospital corpsman.
This is my fourth year at Weems in the young 4’s class, and my first year in the 3’s class.
On the Personal Side:
My husband was in my brother company in boot camp - we’ve been together almost 30 years!
Our family enjoys a Jimmy Buffett concert every year.