Blue Oaks Staff
Susan Wells
Administrative Secretary
Our Mission Statement
Upon leaving 5th grade, ALL students at Blue Oaks Elementary will exemplify the six pillars of character and be prepared to successfully complete any 6th-grade course.
To achieve this mission, the staff at Blue Oaks will continue developing as a collaborative community of professional learners that are:
- Focused on Learning
- Results Oriented
- Committed to the continuous improvement of each student and staff member
Mindy Corr
TOSA
About Me
This is my 22nd year teaching in the Roseville City School District. I have taught 4th – 6th grades and love pieces of each one. I attended UC Davis for my Bachelors of Science in Human Development and then CSU Sacramento for my teaching credential.
I am constantly amazed with the professionalism at Blue Oaks and the wonderful families, and I am so thankful to be a part of it.
Darcie DeRosa
2nd Grade Teacher
About Me
I am a proud graduate of Fresno State! I began my teaching career back in 1992! I have been in the Roseville City School District since 2000! I helped open Blue Oaks in 2003.
I am a proud mom to 2 wonderful boys! And of course, I’m a HUGE Giants fan!
Gina DiBlasio
Kindergarten Teacher
About Me
Hi and welcome to Kindergarten in the “Hundred Acre Woods” at
Blue Oaks Elementary! I am thrilled to have been teaching this
magical grade since this school opened in 2003. Prior to that I
have taught kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grade at other Roseville
City Schools.
Mindy Gibbs
1st Grade Teacher
About Me
Hello! I have been teaching in the Roseville City School District
since 2001 in Kindergarten through Second Grade. All but three of
those years have been in First Grade. I was lucky enough to
have opened Blue Oaks in 2003 and never want to
leave.
Kerry Hennessy
3rd Grade Teacher
About Me
I graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in English and a minor in History. I received my teaching credential from Sac State. I have been teaching in the Roseville City School District for 18 years. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. I currently teach 3rd grade at Blue Oaks Elementary.
Sarah Hernandez
4th Grade Teacher
About Me
This is my 14th year teaching and my first year in the Roseville City School District. I have taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. I am excited to begin my 3rd year at Blue Oaks. I am married with two children who are also attending Blue Oaks. My daughter is in 5th grade and my son is in 3rd grade. I am amazed by our wonderful staff who are dedicated to teaching the students here at Blue Oaks. I believe all our kids are all our kids and it’s important to create a community in the classroom and at school.
Nicole Leeth
1st Grade Teacher
About Me
Hi my name is Nicole Leeth. I started teaching in
2000. I have been teaching at Blue Oaks in First
Grade since 2006. I previously taught Second Grade in
the Los Altos School District.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Credential at San
Jose State. After I started teaching, I went back to San Jose
State and completed a Master’s Degree in Education with an
emphasis in Reading and a Reading Specialist Credential. I
absolutely love teaching reading to my students.
I have one daughter and one son.
Darrin O’Connor
5th Grade Teacher
About Me
As a Placer County native and Roseville High graduate, I am thrilled to be teaching in my old stomping grounds for the Roseville City School District. My love of teaching is fueled by the philosophy that if a student is happy, the learning will come easy; so, I work hard to create an environment that is positive and safe for all of our learners. My door is always open, so drop in sometime.
Courtney Penders
TK Teacher
About Me
This is my nineteenth year of teaching and I have been fortunate enough to be at Blue Oaks since it opened in 2003. I taught many years in first and second grade and have loved teaching Transitional Kindergarten for the last four years. I graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree in Child Development. I also received my teaching credential and Masters in Education from CSUS.
Kelly Sasaki
2nd Grade Teacher
About Me
My name is Kelly Sasaki and this is my 21st year teaching second grade for the Roseville City School District. I enjoy spending time with my husband and son. When I’m not in the classroom you can find me shopping, enjoying time at the beach, or snowboarding down a mountain.
Mrs. Karen Weiss
4th Grade Teacher
About Me
Aloha! Welcome to Fourth Grade! I have been teaching now for over 20 years. I love what I do and I hope the kids can feel that each and every day. My class is a Hawaiian theme because I love the beach and water. We incorporate the aloha vibe into our daily learning. It is not only a greeting but a way of life.
