Westbrook Elementary Staff
Jessica Brooks
Principal
My mission as a principal is to help students realize that through learning, they can enhance their life in a positive way. I want to help all of my students believe in themselves and through that belief, take on the challenges of life and go forward.
Jennifer Hardy
Kindergarten Teacher
Welcome!
My name is Jennifer Hardy and I am so excited to be part of the kindergarten team! I love working with this age and can’t wait to help my students to learn and grow this year. I believe that every child should feel encouraged, challenged, and part of our classroom family when they are at school. I look forward to another amazing school year!
Lara Hatzenbiler
5th Grade Teacher
Phone (916) 771-1910
email LHatzenbiler@rcsdk8.org
Classroom Website https://sites.google.com/rcsdk8.org/mrs-hatzenbilers-class/home
Google Classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/NTIzMDMyMjAwMDkz?cjc=tzpyd6l
Chris Lemos
Kindergarten 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!
Tracy Nelson
1st Grade Teacher
My name is Tracy Nelson and I am a product of the Roseville City School District. I attended Crestmont, Warren T. Eich, and Oakmont, then completed my degree and credentialing program at Sacramento State. I have taught at Crestmont, Stoneridge and Junction Elementary for the past 26 years as a Kindergarten, first, second, and third grade teacher.
Stacy Richardson
3rd Grade Teacher
Hi! My name is Stacy Richardson! 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.
Aimee Schmitz
Kindergaten Teacher
My mission, as a teacher is for each and every child to feel loved, supported, and confident. I want them to believe they are important and capable of achieving their goals in life with hard work and dedication. I hope every child leaves my classroom with a love of learning, the ability to self-advocate, a feeling of self worth, compassion for all beings, innate kindness and understanding, and a desire to have a positive impact on the world.
Stacie Starr
5th Grade Teacher
My name is Stacie Starr and I’m so excited for the 2023/2024 school year. I have taught in Roseville for the last 13 years at Spanger, Buljan Middle School, and now Westbrook. I have been a teacher for over 22 years. I started in special education before moving to general education 10 years ago. I look forward to getting to know my students, creating a positive school culture, improving community involvement, and making memories. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two kids.
Courtney Vierra
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
I am so excited to be a part of this new and exciting journey at Westbrook.
My mission is to create a safe and exciting learning environment. As a teacher, it is my job to provide opportunities for my students to learn, grow, and become excited about school. Our goal is to foster both academic and social/emotional development throughout the year and my hope is that students walk away from school excited and eager to continue their growth both as a learner and as a member of the community.
Abigail Wilkinson
1st Grade Teacher
I will do my best to give your child purposeful knowledge, the courage to try, and the ability to be flexible. I believe each child has the right to learn in their own way.