Mr. Malaguit is a transplanted lifetime Chicagoan who has come to Beltsville, Maryland after teaching in Maine, Georgia, and Colorado. During his collegiate years, he attended the University of Illinois, Andrews, La Sierra, and Newbold College in England before finally graduating Cum Laude from the University of Maine at Farmington. He holds a Bachelor's in History and Secondary Social Science from UMF and a Masters in Instructional Leadership from Southern Adventist University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and being with family. He is blessed with his wife, Kristi, and his three children. Above everything, his ultimate goal is to get each and every one of his students to know Christ better. A teacher-friend once told him that teaching was in many ways a missionary job. Once you take on that mindset, everything changes.

JMALAGUIT@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Garcia is entering her 13th year at BAS and 30th year in education.  Her experiences range from teaching in small Adventist schools to being an administrator in NYC public schools.  She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education & Psychology, a Master's in Bilingual Education and a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration.  She is passionate about providing a rigorous academic environment where students can reach their fullest potential and move forward in all that God calls them to do.

JGARCIA@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Green is an elementary education graduate from Oakwood University. and is beginning her second year teaching at BAS.  She recently spent time teaching in South Korea. She has a passion to help our young learners seek Christ and learn of His word through our studies, actions and prayers.

AGREEN@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. De la Cruz is starting her fourth year at BAS. She completed her undergraduate studies at Andrews University and earned her master's degree at the City College of New York. She has been teaching K-1 for the last eight years, and hopes to continue doing so until she’s an old lady. She’s passionate about helping students discover their best selves. She loves the outdoors and trying new things with her students. She’s a lover of God, her family, students and Starbucks.

Ms. Prins is entering her 23nd year of teaching with 21 of those years at BAS. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Washington Adventist University and a Master's in Reading from Johns Hopkins University. She has always loved being around children and knew from an early age she wanted to work with them. Her favorite time in the classroom is seeing a concept "click" and watching the delight in a student's face when it happens.

SPRINS@BASCHOOL.ORG

From a young age, Ms. Santos dreamed of becoming a teacher, and this passion took her to earn a degree in Education, a postgrad in Psychopedagogy, and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Even with a vast teaching experience, this passion continues to grow in her. She feels honored to serve as an instrument used by God to help young minds reach their full potential, preparing them to be influential citizens in this world and for eternity.

LSANTOS@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Colin is embarking on her 13th year of teaching. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege to teach students from 1st to 5th grade. Tim Carruthers once said, “A good teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” She looks forward to helping her 4th graders grow into confident, independent learners.

MCOLIN@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Dorsey was born in Argentina, attended high school in South Africa, and received her Elementary Education degree from Southern Adventist University. She enjoys gardening, organizing, and going on walks; but her greatest passion is learning and supporting learners as they develop their God-given abilities.

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Ms. Martin is entering her fifth year teaching at Beltsville and she has loved every moment. As a graduate and parent of a graduate from Adventist institutions, she is firmly committed to the principles of Seventh-day Adventist education. When she is not working and developing as an educator, she is dreaming of butterflies and the color purple, nurturing her plants, spending time with friends and family, or writing while slowly sipping a latte at Starbucks. 

Ms. Feng graduated from Southwestern Adventist University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Secondary Teaching.  She is entering her third year at BAS.  Ms. Feng enjoys learning new things and strives to be a lifelong learner.  She loves outdoor activities, especially hiking.  Her favorite Bible verse is, "Let everything you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14

JFENG@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. LeBrun graduated from Southwestern Adventist University and has been teaching for 26 years. She is passionate about science and STEM education. Her hobbies include spicy food, insects, sports, and outdoor activities. 

SLEBRUN@BASCHOOL.ORG

Mr. Gantt graduated from Washington Adventist University and started his teaching career in Maine. In 2016 they moved to Maryland where Mr. Gantt taught at Takoma Academy. In 2020 he served as the youth  pastor at Sligo SDA Church. Whether teaching or pastoring, it is his passion to share the gospel of Christ and introduce people to Jesus.

Mr. Habtemariam, aka "Coach H", is the PE teacher and sports coach at BAS. Teaching is his calling and coaching is his passion. He enjoys playing all sports and spending time with family and friends. He believes in challenging students to be the best version of themselves and showing them that no matter what, God has their back!

YHABTEMARIAM@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Roys was born and raised in Maryland and teaches general music classes to grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.  In addition, she directs singing choirs, string orchestra, English handbells, ukuleles and hand puppets.  She has been at BAS for 5.5 years.  It is her mission to teach students how to praise God through music.

RROYS@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Dabney is a lifetime Marylander. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Special Education Learning Disabilities.  She is passionate about working with students who struggle and in leading them to reach their academic goals. She enjoys hiking and spending time with family.

JDABNEY@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Pack is an alumnus of Beltsville Adventist School. This is her third year as a kindergarten teaching assistant and school librarian. She has a passion for working with people and previously spent 10 years working with senior citizens. She enjoys finding creative ways to motivate, support and encourage her students as they navigate their first year at BAS.

SPACK@BASCHOOL.ORG

Ms. Meneses has worked in childcare, education and marketing positions, among others. As an aspiring jack of all trades, she aims to help students to see the "big picture." Ms. Meneses is always scheming up her next grand project and loves exchanging whimsical and ambitious ideas with her students. She is currently the visionary for a BAS School Garden and has students of all ages excited about how they can help.

mmeneses@baschool.org