Welcome to Second Grade!
Hello! My name is Ashley Ferguson. This is my thirteenth year of teaching in Reynoldsburg and have taught kindergarten, first and second grade. I received a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Toledo and a Master's degree in literacy from Ashland University. I have been married for almost eight years and live in Grove City. I have two amazing boys, Ian (6) and Colin (4). I am looking forward to a great school year ahead and can't wait to watch my students grow and reach their goals.
Hello! My name is Allison McMannis. I am starting my twelfth year of teaching and have had first, second, and third grade classes. I am a 2001 Reynoldsburg graduate and also reside in Reynoldsburg. I earned a degree in Early Childhood Education from Capital University, a K-12 Reading Endorsement, and a Master's degree from Marygrove College. I am looking forward to working with my teammates this school year and helping our students reach their goals!
Hello! My name is Alexa Barbati. This is my third year teaching second grade at Herbert Mills. I graduated from the University of Dayton with an Early Childhood Education degree; I have endorsements in special education, 4/5th grade generalist, and reading. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I love the Pittsburgh Penguins! I live downtown, and I am enjoying getting to know the city of Columbus. I am so excited for this upcoming school year. I look forward to all of the great things the second grade team has planned for our students!
Hello! My name is Ian Davis. This is my first year teaching second grade at Herbert Mills. I graduated from Lourdes University with an Early Childhood Education degree and received my reading endorsement from Ohio University. I am originally from Columbus, Ohio (Go Bucks!) where I spend much of my free time coaching volleyball and swimming. I am very excited for this upcoming school year and I look forward to working alongside the second grade team!
Hello! My name is Celeste Cripe. I am starting my sixteenth year at Mills. I was a former first grade teacher and I am going into my third year of second grade. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from Ashland University. I went back to school to receive my teaching degree at the McGregor School of Antioch University. I received my masters degree from Marygrove College and my reading endorsement from Ohio Dominican. I have been married for fifteen years and live in Gahanna, Ohio. I have four wonderful kids, Kelsey, (12) Reece, (9) and Kyle and Kendyl, (twins 7). My husband is also a teacher! In my free time I am a Jazzercise instructor in Gahanna and Pickerington. This is going to be a great year! I look forward to getting the kids up and moving and learning new skills. It is going to be great year!