My name is Angela Higgins. I am so thankful to be a part of the Trip family! I attended Gwinnett County Public Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and graduated from Brookwood High School. I am so glad to now be teaching in Gwinnett County! I graduated from Kennesaw State University in May 2013 with a Bachelor's in Education. I live in the Grayson community with my husband, our daughter Caydence,  and our two pets. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking around the neighborhood or the park, taking naps, playing with Caydence, and watching tv. I am excited for another awesome year at Trip!

My name is Laeticia Ilunga. I’ve attended and graduated from Central Gwinnett high school.  I am a graduate of Columbus State University. I obtained a Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education. I plan on furthering my education by getting a Masters degree in the near future. I grew up with my parents, sister, and two brothers. I aim to be a lifelong learner, and I want to instill that love and desire to learn onto my students as well.

Hi! I am Jessica Jarvis and I am so excited to be part of the Trip Elementary kindergarten team! I am a wife to my high school sweetheart, and a mother to a sweet baby girl. Anyone who knows me, knows that I have had a passion for teaching my entire life. As a child, I had a class full of stuffed animals, and my siblings that I would practice on. Now that I am an adult and have a “real” classroom of my own, I can say I am living my dream! I grew up attending and graduated from Gwinnett County schools myself, and ended up traveling to Liberty University in Virginia for college following a cheerleading scholarship. After a year at Liberty, I made my way back to Gwinnett and earned my BS in early childhood education with ESOL and reading endorsements from Georgia Gwinnett College. I then began my career as an educator as a Pharr Elementary ram and now could not be more honored to become a Trip Elementary ram!

Trip friends...I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful school and community.  I have lived in Grayson for many years and have taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade.  I have three children and they are all a part of the Grayson Cluster schools. My family loves to visit Disney and we love all things Mickey Mouse.  We stay active with football, cheerleading, lacrosse and church activities.  I look forward to another wonderful year at Trip!

My name is Zilha Junuzovic. I am so thankful to be a part of the Trip family! I am originally from Bosnia. I lived in Germany for 7 years before moving to the United States. I attended Gwinnett County Public Schools for both Middle and High School. I graduated from Georgia State University and taught first grade for four years in Tucker. I truly enjoy teaching first graders and I am so excited to begin our journey together. In my spare time, I enjoy crafting, traveling , and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to a great year at Trip!

Hi!  I’m Mrs. McBride.  Teaching is an absolute passion of mine!  I am looking forward to being your child’s teacher this year!  It’s going to be a year full of fun, learning, and lots of adventures.  I believe that we are partners in your child’s education, and I hope you will join me in making sure your child has a fabulous year!  When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters.

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My name is Tracy Peska. This will be by 24th year teaching! My fifth year in Gwinnett county. I have transferred from Bethesda Elementary to join the Trip team! Originally from South Florida, I am a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. My teaching adventures have lead me to in Broward County Florida, St Johns County Florida and now Gwinnett County. I have taught pre kindergarten SPED, kindergarten, and first grade.

I have have been married to my husband for 24 years. We have 2 sons, Andrew, a 2019 graduate of Grayson High and Ryan a senior at Grayson High. We also have 4 dogs, Frankie, Marcie, Manny and Bear. I am looking forward to getting to know each of my students and their families this school year!

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