Junction Elementary Staff
Lisa Beaman
3rd Grade Teacher
I will create a nurturing learning environment for your children. I want them to feel safe and secure while at school and in the classroom. I will try my best to help your children become responsible, caring, life-long learners. I look forward to working with them and guiding them to become better people.
Kate Breilh
3rd Grade Teacher
I am committed to creating a learning environment in which every student feels safe, valued, wise, and accepted. I will model excitement about learning and help guide my students toward meeting their potential. I will invest the time to understand my students, not just as learners but as unique individuals. Together we will work towards improving and strengthening our abilities to focus, think deeply, share, collaborate, and learn.
Amanda Caines
5th Grade Teacher
Welcome to 5th Grade!
My name is Ms. Caines and this is my fourth year teaching 5th grade here at Junction Elementary. Although this is only my fourth year teaching here at Junction, I have been teaching for the last 7 years (both here in the District and in another State)! When I am not at Junction, I enjoy spending time outside adventuring or inside reading a good book.
I can not wait to spend this school year learning and growing alongside your 5th graders. It’s going to be such a magical last year in Elementary School!
Shari Chavez
Kindergarten Teacher
It is my mission to instill a love of learning and a desire for knowledge within each student. To provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that gives students the courage to try new things, the curiosity to seek new answers and the ability to become lifelong leaders.
Jessica Dana
3rd Grade Teacher
Welcome to 3rd Grade!!
Hello! My name is Jessica Dana (formerly Miss Joachim). I have been teaching at Junction for 5 years, and in the Roseville City School District for 9 years. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and 2 German Shorthaired Pointer dogs, Bailey and Blue! We like to go to the lake and play in the water or kayak! We also love to travel and visit new places. In my free time, I also love to craft and make fun projects.
Lisa Gill
Kindergarten Teacher
My mission is to provide my kindergarten students with a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment, where I will maintain high expectations for all. The atmosphere in my classroom will be one that values diversity, promotes problem solving and where everyone can experience success. My hope is that all students will develop a desire for knowledge and a love of learning!
Carole Irvine
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Welcome to the Frog Class!
We are going to have a fantastic year together!
Chris Lemos
1st Grade Teacher
My goal is to embrace your precious babies and to help them to become student leaders who will love to learn throughout their lives! From my family to yours, I look forward to our journey!
Kelli Lupoli
4th Grade Teacher
As an educator at Junction Elementary I embrace the unique qualities and differences of all students. Through inspiration, motivation, and encouragement my students will gain the courage to explore their own curiosities of the world. All of my students will be provided with a positive and fun environment so they can continue building a foundation for lifelong learning.
Grace Martinelli
5th Grade Teacher
I want to create a community in my classroom where every student feels supportive and takes initiative in their learning. My goal for this school year is for every student to leave my classroom feeling more confident in themselves than when they came in. I am committed to building a relationship with each student in order to support their individual needs and help develop them as a whole.
Kristine Nettleton
3rd Grade Teacher
My mission is to help your child accomplish their goals both academically and socially. One of my main goals is to provide a safe learning environment in which students are not afraid to make mistakes and take risks. I want my students to be excited about learning new concepts without fear of failure. I am looking forward to an amazing new year.
Stacy Richardson
4th Grade Teacher
Hi! My name is Stacy Richardson and I am proud to call myself a Junction Jaguar! My mission is to create an open, caring, exciting, and nurturing environment for all students. My goal is to teach and inspire by giving students academic knowledge , the courage to try new things, the curiosity to seek new answers, and the ability to be the best that they can be.
Julie Roderick
4th Grade Teacher
My mission as a teacher is to create a classroom environment that is fun, encouraging, and safe. I encourage responsibility, initiative, and respect in my classroom to ensure all students have the foundation to become a successful life-long learner. We live by the 7 Habits each day to be the best leaders we can be.
Karin Sakamoto
4th Grade Teacher
My mission as a teacher is to create a classroom with a positive and safe environment. I will empower students to become active learners, as well as challenge students to reach their highest potential.
Heidi Schuman
2nd Grade Teacher
As your child’s teacher, my goal is to create an environment in which all my students feel safe, cared for, and will be able to learn to their greatest potential. I realize that students have different needs and learning styles and I try to discover what works best for each student. I will also strive to give them opportunities to share their interests and individuality.
Kimberly Soares
1st Grade Teacher
Welcome to the Swashbuckler class! First grade is such a special year full of fun, learning, and growth!
Amber Young
Kindergarten Teacher
This year my mission is to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for learning in transitional kindergarten. My goal is for your child to love school. I will inspire my TK bunnies to be the best they can be every day!