MLL Family Newsletter
Updates from the English Language Teachers - Oct/Nov 2023
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Join the ELPAC (English Learner Parents Advisory Council)
Connect with other families, build community and let us know more your family and your learner. The English Learner Parents Advisory Council (ELPAC) supports the academic success of all Multilingual Learners within Melrose. It provides parents and guardians of Multilingual learners, English language learners and and former English language learners with the opportunity to express their opinions.
We meet virtually from 7pm-8pm.
To register for ELPAC click here and receive an agenda prior to each meeting.
Our next virtual meetings are on:
November 15
December 13
January 17
March 6
May 1
Ms. Cooke
Ms. Coye
My name is Ms. Coye and I am a new ESL Teacher at the Lincoln School. Previously, I taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade ESL in Winthrop. I am passionate about working with Multilingual Learners and am excited to have joined the team at Lincoln. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling around the world, snowboarding, walking my dog, Lulu and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to an amazing school year together!
Ms. Holbrook
Hello everyone! I’m Brierley Holbrook, the ELL teacher at Hoover School. I have had a wonderful time for the past 3 years working with the students and families at Hoover. In my spare time, I like drawing, reading and walking in nature. I look forward to another great year with Hoover students!
Ms. McElligott
Ms. McLaughlin
My name is Ms. McLaughlin and I am a new ESL Teacher at the Lincoln School. Previously, I taught First Grade and Third Grade, and was also an ESL Teacher in East Boston. I am passionate about working with Multilingual Learners and am excited to have joined the team at Lincoln. Outside of school, I enjoy cooking new recipes, doing yoga, seeing live music, and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year together!
Mrs. Robbins
My name is Mrs. Robbins. This is my second year teaching multilingual learners and my 12th year at the Lincoln school. Prior to working in this role, I taught first grade for 8 years and second grade for 1 year. I love working with students across many grade levels and collaborating with classroom teachers. When I am not at school, I love gardening, sewing, and making crafts. I'm looking forward to another wonderful school year!
Ms. K (Mrs. Kouznetsova)
My name is Irina Kouznetsova or Mrs. K. I teach ESL to middle and high school students (grades 6 to 12).
I have been working in Melrose for 11 years. Prior to that I taught multiple-language learners in colleges and universities in Chicago, IL and Lawrence MA.
I love helping kids learn to speak, read and write in English. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, watching Korean and Chinese dramas and spending time in nature. I am looking forward to spending this school year with you.
Mrs. Sheeran
My name is Mrs. Sheeran and I am a part time ELL teacher at the High School and Middle School. You may recognize me from the Roosevelt several years ago! I started my career teaching adults and teenagers, and now I have returned to teaching the older and middle grades! I am excited for this new role, and look forward to a great year. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my daughters, husband and dog, cooking, painting, walking in nature, and doing yoga. Whenever I get the chance, I love travelling!
