Megan Chu

Hi! This is my fifth year at BMP in first grade. I was born in Queens, NY and grew up in Northern Virginia. I went to school in FCPS and graduated from GMU. Over the summer, I adopted my dog, Benji, and am loving every second of being a dog mom! Some things I enjoy are taking photos, relaxing, watching tv, going for walks, and trying new foods. Looking forward to a great year! :-)

Christa Luna

Hi!  I am so happy to be teaching 1st Grade at BMP! My daughter’s name is Elyse and she will be in 1st Grade this year as well! Over the last 12 years I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade both in Texas and Oklahoma! In 2017 I received my MA in Education Administration from the University of Oklahoma and before leaving OKCPS I was a middle school Assistant Principal and a Principal at the elementary level. For the last 3 years I was the Regional Director for 2 private schools in the Ashburn area. I am excited to return to public schools and have the opportunity to spend more time with my daughter!

Emily Mextorf

Hi! This is my tenth year in FCPS, but first year at Bren Mar Park (and first year teaching 1st grade!). I grew up in New Jersey and went to West Chester University in Pennsylvania for undergrad. I had a baby girl, Addie, in December 2022, and am very excited to be back in the classroom this year! In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, and roaming the aisles of TJMaxx. 

Kim Robinson

Hello! I am excited to be returning to 1st grade. Here is a little bit about me:

• I attended James Madison University where I received my Masters in Elementary Education.
• This will be year 8 for me– second year at Bren Mar Park. I previously taught in Shenandoah County. 
• In my free time, I love going on walks with my dog Bentley, roaming around Target, and checking out cute coffee shops.

Brooke Howell

Mrs. Howell was an elementary school librarian for 18 years before embarking on a new journey as a first-grade teacher.  She is the mother of 4-year-old twins and has a twin sister herself! As a graduate of FCPS, she attended Parklawn Elementary, Holmes Middle School, and Annandale High School.  She earned her undergraduate degree in Communications from Trinity University, and Masters in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University.