Meet the Teachers

Ms. Cheng

Hi! My name is Ms. Cheng and I have taught 2nd grade for the last three years. This year, I am super excited to be your 3rd grade teacher. For some of you, I am so lucky to be your teacher again!

Here are some of my favorite things:

  • Animal: dogs
  • Drinks: tea and boba
  • Food: watermelon, mango, fries, in-n-out, and pho
  • Hobbies: hiking, going to the beach, playing my guitar and ukulele, and traveling!
  • Cartoon characters: Snoopy, Totoro, Luna (Sailor Moon's cat!)

Ms. Hoolihan

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to join your class this year and get to know you all! My name is Ms. Hoolihan, and this is my first year at Lakewood Elementary.

Here are some of my favorite things:

  • Animal: elephant seals
  • Drinks: milkshakes and chocolate milk
  • Food: homemade pizza and sweet potato fries
  • Hobbies: running, biking, and cooking
  • Places: the mountains and the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

Ms. Carmen

Hi my name is Ms. Carmen and I've been a Lakewood Volunteer since 1993 and employee/ABC Reader since 2011. I help teachers with small group instruction.

I've lived in Lakewood since 1970 and my family since 1964. I went to Lakewood from Kindergarten to 6th and all 5 of my children also went to Lakewood.

Some of my favorite things are dancing, making art, sugar skulls, the color purple, tacos and peach tea.

I look forward to being a part of your class and helping you grow as readers and kind people.

Ms. Lilly

Hello! My name is Ms. Lilly and I'm looking forward to starting my second school year at Lakewood Elementary.

Some of my favorite things are:

  • Food: Ube ice cream
  • To relax: Hiking
  • Hobbies: Reading
  • Things to do: Visiting local and National parks, like Rancho San Antonio or Yellowstone
  • Subjects: Science and Art