Kindergarten
Mrs. Brittany Diaz
Hello Rising Sun! I am so excited to be teaching Kindergarten at RSES. It is so great to be back where I was once a student and where I was inspired to become an educator.
I graduated from Towson University with a dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I began teaching for CCPS in 2018 and have taught first, second, and third grade. In my free time I like to spend time with my family and play with my dogs! During the summer, I love to spend time at the pool or at the beach!
You can contact me through email at bjcraig@ccp.org. I am looking forward to a great school year!
Email: bjdiaz@ccps.org
Mrs. Amy Dolan
I am so excited for another year of teaching kindergarten at RSES. I have taught for many years, many different grade levels and I keep coming back to kindergarten because it is my favorite. I love watching my kindergarten friends learn and grow both academically and socially.
I live in Colora with my husband and my two children. My son will be finishing up a marketing degree this year at Wilmington University and my daughter will be starting a program at Delaware Technical College to become a dental hygienist.
I love spending time with my family, traveling, reading and singing with my chorus. I am looking forward to my 20th year of teaching for CCPS.
Email: agdolan@ccps.org
Mrs. Amy Klusak
Hello, Rising Sun! I am so excited for another wonderful school year! This will be my 16th year teaching at Rising Sun
Elementary. I was a first grade teacher for 12 years, a reading and math intervention teacher for one year, and this will be my
third year teaching kindergarten! Kindergarten is full of adventure and it is so much fun seeing these little ones getting started!
I attended Towson University and received a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in reading. I live in Harford County with my husband, our three sons, and our two dogs, Rosie and Remi! My oldest son, Parker, will be starting middle
school this year. My middle son, Camden, is going into third grade and my youngest son, Weston, is also a kindergartener this
year! We enjoy spending time with friends and family, going swimming, having bonfires, visiting Hershey Park, watching movies,
playing games, and going to the beach.
I love the first days of school and getting to know our class and their families. I am looking forward to an amazing year in kindergarten filled with learning, growing, and lots of fun!
Email: alklusak@ccps.org
Mrs. Laura Matthai
Hello Rising Sun Families! I have been teaching at Rising Sun Elementary School since 2002. During my time at RSES I have taught
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades. I am very excited to be heading back to Kindergarten this school year! I received my
undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Wilmington
University. I was born and raised in Delaware but now live in Cecil County with my husband and 3 sons. My boys keep me very busy!
When I am not teaching you can most likely find me on a soccer field, walking the golf course, or enjoying a good book. I am looking
forward to a fun filled school year. If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me this year is through email
at lamatthai@ccps.org. Thank you in advance for your support at home. We are going to have a great school year!
Email: lamatthai@ccps.org