Welcome to Encore
Music - Mr. Anthony Solomon
P.E. - Mr. Angelo Carmina
Hello Yellow Jacket Families,
My name is Angelo Carmina, I will be your child's Physical Education teacher this school year. Here is a little information about me: I am originally from Buffalo, NY, and a diehard Buffalo Bills fan. My wife's name is Cindi, and we have 2 wonderful daughters. Victoria is an Art teacher and Gabrielle is graduating in May with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
This will be my 37th year teaching Physical Education. I enjoy cooking, watching the Buffalo Bills (Super Bowl this year 😊), & watching Dateline.
I am very excited to have your child in my class this year!
P.E. - Ms. Sharon Goff
Hello, families! My name is Coach Goff, and I am one of the two PE teachers at Jenkins Elementary. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, I studied Environmental Management and Criminal Justice at Indiana University. I later earned my teaching license and then masters in early education through IU, as well.
This is my 20th year teaching in Prince William County. I have taught both 2nd and 3rd grade, most of my time being in the 2nd grade classroom. This will be my second year teaching physical education at Jenkins. I hope to spark an interest in physical activity in those children who have yet to find the joy in movement, as well as further the enjoyment in those students who already know the many benefits of living active lifestyles.
I have two teenage daughters, Alexy and Raina. They attend Benton Middle and Colgan High School. I also have a 170-pound Cane Corso puppy named Gary. Additionally, I was a surrogate for a childhood friend of mine, and my sweet surro baby lives in Chicago.
When I’m not at school, I am probably either hanging out with my family, running, reading, or enjoying a Peloton class.
Art - Ms. Amy Weldner
Library - Mrs. Jacquelin Youngblood
Welcome to the John D. Jenkins library!
I am Jackie Youngblood, your school librarian. I have been a classroom teacher for 10 years in PWCS and then received my master's in library science at Old Dominion University and have been a librarian for the past six years.
I have a daughter, Caroline, that is a junior in college, and my son, Ryan is a senior at Woodbridge Senior High School. My husband, Steve works in the area and enjoys working at the book fairs in the library.
In my free time, I love reading, cooking, working on puzzles, and spending time with my family at the beach. I have two cats Neko and Oliver that love to sit on our deck watching the birds.
Hello! I am Kate Rogers and I am excited to begin another year at Jenkins as your Library Media Assistant. You will get to know me at the circulation desk when you check out and return books to the library.
I live close to Jenkins and I am a mother to three young men. One of my sons goes to school at Woodbridge Senior High School and my other two are in college.
In my spare time, I love to garden, watch true crime shows, shop, travel and spend time with my family.
We are so excited to meet all of you and show you all the library has to offer! We will learn so much this year together! Stop by the library and discover new resources and share what you like to read!
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Youngblood and Mrs. Rogers