Meet Our 3rd Grade Teachers
Mrs. Laurie Bergener
Hello, my name is Laurie Bergener and I have been a teacher for 20 plus years. I have taught 2nd through 8th grade. I am married and have two awesome children- Colton is an avid soccer player and my daughter Calla loves theater, dancing and singing. My family loves to travel, go kayaking and paddle boarding. I have been teaching at Hancock for many years and adore the students, families and Hancock staff.
You can reach me at [email protected]
Ms. Michelle Effron
Hi my name is Michelle Effron and I teach third grade here at Hancock. I graduated from SDSU with a degree in Communicative Disorders, and a masters in Computers and Education. I am fluent in American Sign language. I have been teaching since 1990. I taught first grade for 20 years and third grade for 8 years. I love teaching third grade because the kids get my humor. I live in the area with my amazing daughter. When I am not teaching, I enjoy going to swap meets, swimming and it seems I'm always getting ready for the next holiday. I have found a great love for reptiles, particularly, Bearded Dragons, and I love bringing them into the classroom to share with my students.
You can reach me at [email protected]
Ms. Kim Hughes
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Mrs. Dawn Ong
Hello and welcome to Hancock. My name is Dawn Ong and I am a third grade teacher here. I earned my Master's Degree in Curriculum Design from the University of San Diego and have been a teacher in our district for over 20 years. I have taught many grades, but third grade is my absolute favorite. I love teaching kids this age because they are sponges for knowledge and passionate about learning.
When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family and friends. My husband and I have two adventurous boys and one sweet Labradoodle. We love being outside enjoying our amazing city. You will often find us at the beach, hiking, or at Petco Park watching the Padres. We also love traveling and try to visit a new place every opportunity we get.
You can reach me at [email protected]
Mr. Jerry Steele
Welcome to Hancock! I am Jerry Steele, a third grade teacher with over 35
years of teaching under my belt. After graduating from Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, I have been fortunate enough to have taught third graders in Ohio, Texas, and now California. I have even taught third graders for a few summers in South Korea. I love to travel and enjoy bringing the world to my students. I constantly challenge them to think deeply and carefully about this big world we share.
You can reach me at [email protected]