Grade 1
Grade 1 teachers
Mrs. Sara Evans
Hello everyone. I am excited to be teaching 1st grade! This is my 5th year at Rising Sun and my 9th year teaching. Before teaching 5th
grade, I taught 4th grade. I am thrilled to be working with many of my former students while also getting to know some new ones as
well.
I received my undergraduate degree from Towson University and I completed my masters at University of Delaware in May of 2016.
When I am not studying or taking the role of a teacher I enjoy reading and spending time outdoors with my husband, my daughter
Emily, and my son Tyler. I love to stay active with bike riding, playing sports, and hiking. I am also a huge football fan, go OHIO STATE!
If you ever feel you have questions or concerns you can e-mail me at seevans@ccps.org or contact me through the school's phone
number 410-658-5925. I look forward to working together with you and providing the best opportunities for your child!
Email: seevans@ccps.org
Mrs. Gina Mullin
Greetings Rising Sun Families! I am excited for a new school year to begin and even more excited to be joining the First Grade Team! I have been teaching 4th grade ELA at RSES since 2017. Prior to that I was a first grade teacher for 14 of my 23 years as an elementary
teacher. I'm looking forward to returning to the primary classroom this year! I am originally from PA, where I graduated from West
Chester University. Before coming to RSES, I taught both first and second grade in PA and Anne Arundel County, MD. Reading
and Language Arts are my passion and I have my Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy. I live with my husband, 2 daughters, and 2
cats. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy running, going to the gym, enjoying live music and
some crafts. I can’t wait to welcome my students to discover and learn together in first grade!
Email: gamullin@ccps.org
Mrs. Cindy Petinga
Hello families! This will be my 36th year of teaching! I have spent my entire career here at Rising Sun Elementary, mostly teaching first grade. I LOVE teaching first grade and am excited to begin a new year! I live in Newark, Delaware, with my husband, Tony, two sons, Joe and Ryan, and three pets, Finn, Rocky (dogs), and Charlie (cat). Joe is 24 and graduated from the University of Delaware in 2022 with a double major in Business and Marketing. He currently works for PNC Bank. Ryan is 20 and is about to begin his junior year at the University of Delaware. His major is Environmental Engineering. I cherish spending time with my family and do so as often as I can. I love gardening, being outdoors, watching birds, walking, playing with my pets, and enjoying the beautiful world around me. I love going to the beach and will spend a week in Jamaica with my family this summer. I welcome you to contact me as needed. You can email me at cpetinga@ccps.org, call (410) 658-5925, or send in a note with your child. I will also send home weekly news and communicate through Blackboard Communicate throughout the school year. I am looking forward to working together for a fabulous 2024-2025 school year!
Email: cpetinga@ccps.org
Ms. Eleanor Scully
Hello Rising Sun families! I am so excited to return with the first grade teaching team this school year. I started teaching kindergarten in 2008 after I earned my bachelor's degree from Wilmington University in Early Childhood Education. Since then I've earned my Master's Degree from La Salle University and I've worked in classrooms from infants through 1st grade! I love getting to know students and seeing their personalities shine. My favorite part of first grade is language arts, because I love reading!
When I'm not at school I enjoy spending time with my family. My daughter and I have two dogs and enjoy taking them on walks to the river where they can play and splash around. I also have been known to enjoy a superhero movie from time to time as well (team Superman!)
You can visit my site for more information about our classroom: Ms. Finegan
Email: efscully@ccps.org