first grade
Leigh Cooper
Donica Cucciare
Amber Matthews
Mrs. Cooper has a Master's in Early Childhood Education from UALR. She is certified in Early Childhood Education and Reading. This is her 38th year of teaching in the Little Rock School District and came to Jefferson in 1990.
She enjoys singing and going to the lake, as well as spending time with her husband, Scott, her son, Tom, and her
Mrs. Cooper has a Master's in Early Childhood Education from UALR. She is certified in Early Childhood Education and Reading. This is her 38th year of teaching in the Little Rock School District and came to Jefferson in 1990.
She enjoys singing and going to the lake, as well as spending time with her husband, Scott, her son, Tom, and her dog and cat, Murphee and Winnie.
Mrs. Cooper's birthday is December 11th. She loves dining at Burge's and Boulevard Bread Company. Her favorite sweet treat is Dove Chocolates, and snacks are Cheez-Its and Goldfish crackers. Gift card preferences are Target and Dillard's.
Amber Matthews
Donica Cucciare
Amber Matthews
Ms. Matthews has a B.S.E. from Southern Arkansas University and a Master's in Reading from UALR. Ms. Matthews holds a National Board Certification in literacy and certification in dyslexia therapy. She has been a teacher at Jefferson since 2001.
Her birthday is September 7th. She loves ZaZa's and Subway. Her favorite treats include Marsh
Ms. Matthews has a B.S.E. from Southern Arkansas University and a Master's in Reading from UALR. Ms. Matthews holds a National Board Certification in literacy and certification in dyslexia therapy. She has been a teacher at Jefferson since 2001.
Her birthday is September 7th. She loves ZaZa's and Subway. Her favorite treats include Marshmallow Peeps, anything chocolate, and Hot Tamales. Recommended gift cards are Athleta, any garden center, and Anthropologie.
Ms. Matthews loves gardening, reading, shopping.
Donica Cucciare
Donica Cucciare
Donica Cucciare
Ms. Cucciare began teaching at Jefferson in 2020. She holds a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge and a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She lives with her husband and two sons, one dog, one cat and one goldfish
Ms. Cucciare began teaching at Jefferson in 2020. She holds a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge and a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She lives with her husband and two sons, one dog, one cat and one goldfish!
Ms. Cucciare loves the great families, students and colleagues at Jefferson. She enjoys flavored seltzer water and coffee, and for restaurants she likes 5 Guys Burgers and Chik-Fil-A. For a sweet treat, she likes milk chocolate and baked goods.
Ms. Cucciare's birthday is November 22nd. Gift card ideas are Target and Amazon.