Trantwood Times
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Getting to Know You...Getting to Know All About You...
Brandi Stradtman, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
I am married with four children – 9, 14, 17, 18. I love the mountains, to travel, to cook, and to go antiquing. I have 2 master’s degrees –one in Early Childhood Education and the other in Special Education.
Michelle Alberti, Special Education Teacher
I grew up in Illinois and moved to Virginia Beach 7 years ago after graduating from Illinois State University. I'm married with two step kids 9 year old girl (Bella) and an 11 year old boy (Evan).
Billy Tipton, Building Manager
I have been married to Tina Tipton for 30 years this December , I have 2 daughters and 5 grand kids. I like to enjoy my days and look out I might be a joker.
Pam Belote, Nurse
I’ve been married to my college sweetheart for 32 years and we have 3 grown sons. I love the beach, traveling, and my two dachshunds, Sam & Stella.
Maria Rios Delgado, Grade Three Spanish Immersion Teacher
I love sweets, traveling, spending time with family. In my spare time I like to cuddle with my puppies, study other languages, and play video games.
Sarah Gray, Grade One Teacher
I’m 24, I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, I graduated from Old Dominion University, and I love the beach.
JoAnn Baxter, Long Term Sub for Megan Bailey
I am a native of New York. After graduating high school I received a scholarship to the fashion Institute of technology but, attended Parsons school of design in the area of textile design. I furthered my art education at New York Institute of technology then transferring to Long Island diversity for my degree in elementary education. After teaching first and second grade for three years I followed my Navy husband to Virginia. Once here I furthered my education in Developmental Reading and graduate degree in Teaching and Education of the Military connected Student. I retired from VBCPS after 32.9 years of teaching Developmental Reading, Middle School English and American History. As a substitute, I have come full circle back to my original love; art. In my retirement when I am not leading yours to beautiful places I am doing something that I love I enjoy. Teaching Art makes me happy every day helping young people open their creative minds to the world and beauty of Fine Arts.
Nancy Rekling, School Social Worker
I am excited about joining the Trantwood ES team this year! I have been a School Social Worker for 18 years and was previously employed as a Juvenile Probation Officer. In addition to Trantwood, I am also assigned to Great Neck Middle School and SECEP. My husband and I raised two amazing daughters who were educated in the VBCPS and went on to graduate from Virginia Tech.
Tania Vadala, LMS
I’m originally from Texas, but I have lived in Virginia Beach for over 20 years. I have been married to my husband, Tony, for 21 years. We have two sons, and they both graduated from Bayside High School in 2017. We also have two cats. This year will be my eighth year teaching. I have spent the past two years teaching third grade in an inclusion classroom. Before teaching third grade, I taught fourth grade and worked as a Title II Reading teacher. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, playing board games, and going to the beach. I’m happy to be beginning my journey as a Library Media Specialist, and I am excited to be joining the Trantwood team!
Devon Cassidy, Security Assistant
Dolphins are my fav animal
Love spending time at the beach
Huge Duke Panthers and Harry Potter fan
Tinkerbell is my favorite Disney character
Norma Arzola, ESL Teacher
5th year as an ESL teacher
Lover of the outdoors
Loves teaching ESL!
Lover of the outdoors
Loves teaching ESL!
Kristen Daugherty, ECSE Teacher
Loves flamingos
Has two kids - a 2 yr old and almost 4 month old...and a husband
Raised in VB
ECSE teacher for 5 years
Has two kids - a 2 yr old and almost 4 month old...and a husband
Raised in VB
ECSE teacher for 5 years
Put Students First ● Seek Growth ● Be Open to Change ● Do Great Work Together ● Value Differences
LouAnne Metzger, Principal
Proud Principal of Trantwood Elementary School, advocate of no child left indoors, sustainability stewart, and thankful for a joyful, curious learning community!
Email: louanne.metzger@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: 2344 Inlynnview Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-4000
Twitter: @LouAnneMetzger