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Miss Brittany Craig

Hello Rising Sun! I am so excited to be teaching first grade 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 second grade 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!

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Mrs. Shannon Finegan

Hello Rising Sun families! I am so excited to return with the first grade teaching team this school year. I started teaching kindergarten in 2008 after I earned my bachelor's degree from Wilmington University in Early Childhood Education.  Since then I've earned my Master's Degree from La Salle University and I've worked in classrooms from infants through 1st grade!  I love getting to know students and seeing their personalities shine.  My favorite part of first grade is language arts, because I love reading!

When I'm not at school I enjoy spending time with my family. My daughter and I have two dogs and enjoy taking them on walks to the river where they can play and splash around. I also have been known to enjoy a superhero movie from time to time as well (team Superman!)

You can visit my site for more information about our classroom: Ms. Finegan

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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 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 baseball or soccer field 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!
 

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Mrs. Cindy Petinga

Hello families! This will be my 35th year of teaching! I have spent my entire career here at Rising Sun Elementary, mostly teaching first grade. I LOVE teaching first grade and am excited to begin a new year!
 
I live in Newark, Delaware, with my husband, Tony, two sons, Joe and Ryan, and three pets, Finn, Rocky (dogs), and Charlie (cat). Joe is 23 and just graduated from the University of Delaware in 2022 with a double major in Business and Marketing. Ryan is 19 and is about to begin his sophomore year at the University of Delaware. I cherish spending time with my family and do so as often as I can. I love gardening, being outdoors, watching birds, walking, playing with my pets, and enjoying the beautiful world around me. I love going to the beach and am fortunate to have visited Jamaica for a family vacation.
 
I welcome you to contact me as needed. You can email me at cpetinga@ccps.org, call (410) 658-5925, or send in a note with your child. I will also send home weekly news and communicate through Blackboard Communicate throughout the school year. I am looking forward to working together for a fabulous 2023-2024 school year!