Grade 2
Grade 2 teachers
Mrs. Jennifer Aro
Hello! I am excited to begin this 2026/27 school year! This is my 21st year teaching at RSES. For the last 10 or so years, I have been specializing in math, science and social studies. I love teaching because I get to spend my day helping students set and achieve goals higher than they ever thought possible! On a personal note, I have been married for 32 years and have two amazing children! My son and his wife are currently stationed in Sicily, Italy. He is an NFO for the U.S. Navy. My daughter and her husband live in Paradise, PA with their 6 month old son. She is in the startup stages of opening a flour-milling business. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, biking, and spending time at the beach with my family. My favorite colors are purples and blues. Go Orioles! Go Ravens!
Email: jaro@ccps.org
Mrs. Jen Eckman
Hi everyone! I started teaching at Rising Sun Elementary in 2005. Prior to that I had taught for 8 years at Thomson Estates
Elementary School and 1 year in Little Britain, Pennsylvania.
I live in Rising Sun with my husband Mike and my son Jake. He is a senior at Goldey Beacom College and will graduate in
May with a degree in accounting.
Some of our favorite things to do are go to the beach, root for the O's and Ravens, and visit Walt Disney World. I'm looking
forward to a great year ahead!
Email: jeckman@ccps.org
Mrs. Jen Polaski
Hello Families! I am excited to begin the 2026/2027 school year. Here is a little bit about me! I started my teaching career in
1997 in Charlotte, NC, and my RSES teaching career in 2002. I attended Lock Haven University for undergrad and received my
Master's Degree from McDaniel College. I am married and have 2 boys. My oldest son Collin is a junior site manager for a
construction company, and my youngest son Kyle will be a Senior at Albright College studying Criminal Justice. Since I grew up
just outside of Philadelphia, I am a fan of the Eagles, Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies!!
Here are a few of my favorite things...
Colors... turquoise, hot pink, and lime green
Beverages... coffee, water
Snacks... Pretty much anything salty!!!! I do love Starbursts though!!! I look forward to a wonderful school year!!
Email: jpolaski@ccps.org