Hello! My name is Renee Biondo. I am a First Grade teacher at RCA. I am so proud to be a teacher at Roosevelt because it is where I began my teaching career 21 years ago. I love teaching first graders because they are so honest, and they say what is on their hearts and minds! They are so enthusiastic about learning, and they grow incredibly from beginning to end of year!
I am originally from Thibodaux, Louisiana. I am married, and I have three grown children, and one mischievous Flat-coated Retriever. We have lived in five different states, as well as overseas in Germany due to my husband’s career in the Air Force. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends, painting, fishing, going on hikes, cooking southern foods, cheering the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers football teams, and tending my rose and flower gardens.
Renee Biondo, 1st Grade Lead
Stephanie Baron, 1st Grade Teacher
Hello Roosevelt Families, my name is Stephanie Baron and I teach 1st grade. This is my 9th year as a teacher and my 8th year at RCA. I earned my education from UCCS and my degree is in biology for elementary education. Some of my hobbies include hiking and enjoying the outdoors, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I am a huge animal lover as well. RCA is a special school, I love getting to teach our wonderful students everyday!
Vanessa Montes, 1st Grade Teacher
My name is Vanessa Montes and this is my 5th year at RCA. I started teaching first grade in 2018 and have loved this grade ever since! I love working with children and watching them grow as the year goes by. I received my bachelor's and teaching certificate at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I’m married and have three boys. In my spare time I like to hang out with my family and go on adventures together. My passion is teaching and love coming to work each day. I look forward to a great year!
April Dickinson, 1st Grade Paraprofessional
Diana Juarros, 1st Grade Paraprofessional
Hello, my name is Ms. Diana. This is my first year as a paraprofessional here at Roosevelt. I enjoy working with children, and seeing the excitement in their faces as they learn new things! In my free time I love taking my dogs on walks, working out, and spending time with family.
Candy Oviedo, 1st Grade Aide
koviedeo@rca-csprings.org
Ana Hernandez, Special Education Paraprofessional
ahernandez@rca-csprings.org