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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & Belief Statements
    • Leadership
    • History of Kendall
    • Virtual Tour
  • Academics
    • Curriculum
    • Early Childhood Education Program
    • K-2nd Grade
    • Grades 3-5
    • Grades 6-8
    • Curriculum Enrichment & Physical Education
  • Services
    • ASL for New Signers
    • Audiology, Speech & Language
    • Counseling, Social Work, and Psychology Services
    • IEP Services
    • Library
    • Multicultural & Transliteration Services
    • Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
    • Transportation
    • Student Health
  • Athletics
  • After School
  • Families
    • Special Events
    • Teacher Parent Association
    • Family ASL Classes
    • Shared Reading Project
    • Language Translation Services
    • Cafeteria Menu
    • Resources
      • 2024-2025 KDES Supply List
      • 2024-2025 ECE Supply List
    • Handbook
    • School Calendars
    • Powerschool
  • Apply
    • Admissions
    • Admissions FAQ
    • REGISTER FOR A TOUR

KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE

Students in kindergarten through second grade receive instruction in ASL and English language arts, math, social studies, and science. In ASL and English language arts, students receive guided viewing and signing as well as guided reading and writing instruction. Curriculum enhancement classes and activities are available in areas such as ASL, keyboarding, visual arts, performance arts, and physical education. 

Students meet for five full days a week and enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. Emphasis is placed on the student becoming an active learner, asking questions, finding answers, and working with others to present what they have learned. We believe that learning in this way is more meaningful and taps into students’ natural curiosity.

Democracy is practiced in the classroom every day. Teachers, staff members, and students strive to create a place that is much like the world they live in now and will function in as adults. This environment fosters students’ respect for each other and their similarities and differences.

Instruction is tailored to each student based on his or her Individualized Education Program. Students receive support from skilled professionals in the areas of American Sign Language, audiology, speech-language, occupational and physical therapy, and more. Cochlear implant support is available from specialists.

KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE STAFF

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AMY AILLON

Teacher
Kindergarten

amy.aillon@gallaudet.edu

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CHERYL COLLIER


ASL Teacher

cheryl.collier@gallaudet.edu

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AMBER HAJEK


Paraprofessional

amber.hajek@gallaudet.edu

LiXuan He

LIXUAN HE

Teacher
Kindergarten

lixuan.he@gallaudet.edu

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RASHAUNDA HILL

Teacher
2nd grade

rashaunda.hill@gallaudet.edu

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Britney juarbe


Teacher Aide

britney.juarbe@gallaudet.edu

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HANNAH NOLEN


Teacher Aide

hannah.nolen@gallaudet.edu

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NICHOLAS STANFIELD

Teacher
1st grade

nicholas.stanfield@gallaudet.edu

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SHANNA THOMAS


Teacher Aide

shanna.thomas@gallaudet.edu

KENDALL DEMONSTRATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Washington, DC 20002

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