Welcome Back To H.H.E.S

We are excited to have you join our Hillcrest Heights ES family, where every team member plays a vital role in nurturing the minds and hearts of our students. Your passion, dedication, and expertise will help us continue our mission of creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Together, we will inspire academic excellence, build strong character, and foster a love of lifelong learning. We look forward to working alongside you and celebrating the successes we will achieve together this year.

"Hawks Fly High"

My name is Rache’ Blanchard, and I am a proud native of Washington, DC, and a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools. I am deeply passionate about early childhood education and committed to building a solid foundation for young learners. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from North Carolina Central University and began my career in education as a paraprofessional with DC Public Schools. I later transitioned into a full-time teaching role in Prince George’s County, where I taught 2nd grade. I am now entering my fourth year as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher.

I am committed to providing developmentally appropriate, engaging instruction that supports both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. I believe in creating a nurturing classroom environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending quality time with my energetic 3-year-old daughter and find balance through faith, family, and continued professional growth. I am excited to join the HHES community and look forward to building strong partnerships with families to support student success.

Ms. Rache' Blanchard

Hello! My name is Jillian McIntyre, and I’m so excited to be joining the kindergarten team this year. I earned my degree in Integrated Early Childhood and Special Education from Towson University and have spent the past three years teaching both kindergarten and first grade in Baltimore County. I truly enjoy helping young learners build a strong foundation through play, exploration, and creativity. I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and eager to learn. I’m excited to be joining the Hillcrest Heights community and look forward to connecting with students, families, and staff as we work together to make this a great year!

Ms. McIntyre

My name is Ms. Robinson, I have been teaching for 6 years now. I enjoy learning about my students and getting to know their families. I love animals; they are my passion. I am a country girl who enjoys fishing, playing with my dogs, and exploring nature in itself. I am always learning about new places, watching movies, and listening to music. My favorite movies are Sing, Princess and the Frog, and Lilo and Stitch. My favorite sports teams are the Clemson Tigers/South Carolina State University (Go Bulldogs) and the New England Patriots.

I can't wait to meet you all!!

Ms. Robinson

Jodi Johnson was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and has served as a certified educator now for 26 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Coppin State University, a Master of Arts from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a Master of Arts in TESOL. Additionally, she is currently an Ed.D. student focusing on Educational Leadership with an emphasis on Teaching English as a Second Language Certification at the University of Maryland College Park. She served in many capacities as an educator with various school districts—teacher, teacher leader, assistant principal, and principal for the Baltimore City, MD; Prince George's County, MD; San Diego, California; and Baltimore City Community College and countries abroad, including Nigeria, Abu Dhabi and Saudi

Arabia.

Jodi’s philosophy is “every child is important and capable of learning. Each child deserves the best education possible.” She feels that it is her job to ensure that this happens for the learners with whom she interacts. In addition, during the span of Jodi’s career, she has been involved in several community leadership groups. She is a member of several of the leading education organizations, including the National Staff Development Council, the Association of California School Administrators, MD TESOL and International TESOL Associations, the National Council for History

Education and she is a Service Learning Fellow. Jodi is the mother of two adult children, the grandmother of a beautiful eight-year-old grandson, and the wife of Fletcher Johnson. Jodi’s hopes for the future are to remain humble and to shape the minds of learners and the next generation of educators.

Mrs. Johnson