5th Grade Bios

Mrs. Biedermann5th Grade Teacher Mrs. Biedermann has had the pleasure of living in eight states and Germany. She has been teaching for 25 years. Mrs. Biedermann has been married for 43 years to her high school sweetheart. She has three children who are all grown up and four grandchildren. Mrs. Biedermann has two Dachshunds, Ginny and Winny who rule her home. Lastly, she is very excited to be at this wonderful elementary school.
Mr. Georgiades5th Grade Teacher My name is Elia Georgiades. I'm originally from New Jersey and I've spent the last 10 years living in North/South Carolina, where I taught 3rd grade and then owned a fitness studio. I've recently moved to Virginia with my wife and daughter. I enjoy exploring Northern Virginia with my family, playing golf, and working on house projects. I'm really excited to be part of the Coates community!
Mrs. Murphy5th Grade Teacher Mrs. Murphy is the proud mom of 4 amazing boys and a spunky goldendoodle. She has been in FCPS for over 14 years, as a classroom teacher in third and first grades, an interventionist and a reading teacher. She is excited to be joining the Coates team as the fifth grade reading teacher. She loves all things literacy related! In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, cook, read a good book or see a good play.
Ms. Myers5th Grade Teacher My name is Geeta Myers. This is my 16th year in FCPS schools. I have taught French Immersion, General Ed., and this is my second year teaching AAP. In my spare time, you will find me painting, exercising, cooking, and taking care of my dog, cat, and parrots!
Mr. Redding5th Grade Teacher My name is Mr. Redding I was born and raised in Redondo Beach, CA and this is my second year at Coates. I received my Bachelor's at Cal Poly Humboldt for Child Development. I have been working in classrooms in California and Denver for 5 years combined. Then I moved out to Virginia last year and joined the Coates family! In my free time I like to go golfing, fishing, and relaxing at a beach or the mountains. I also have 2 cats, Artemis and Mochi!
Mrs. Rodriguez5th Grade Teacher Mrs. Rodriguez was born and raised in St. Croix, USVI. She moved to Maryland in 2005, and moved to VA shortly thereafter. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in education: Teaching and Learning. Mrs. Rodriguez joined the Coates family as a 4th grade teacher in 2018 and is excited to now teach 5th grade math. Prior to teaching at Coates, Mrs. Rodriguez taught 4th grade at Shrevewood Elementary for 7 years. She has also taught Head Start (Fairfax County), 6th Grade, and 7th and 8th grade math and science. In her free time, she enjoys participating in a wide range of activities with her family. She always looks forward to connecting and learning from the Coates staff as well as students and parents in the community.

Mrs. Biedermann5th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Biedermann has had the pleasure of living in eight states and Germany. She has been teaching for 25 years. Mrs. Biedermann has been married for 43 years to her high school sweetheart. She has three children who are all grown up and four grandchildren. Mrs. Biedermann has two Dachshunds, Ginny and Winny who rule her home. Lastly, she is very excited to be at this wonderful elementary school.

Mr. Georgiades5th Grade Teacher

My name is Elia Georgiades. I'm originally from New Jersey and I've spent the last 10 years living in North/South Carolina, where I taught 3rd grade and then owned a fitness studio. I've recently moved to Virginia with my wife and daughter. I enjoy exploring Northern Virginia with my family, playing golf, and working on house projects. I'm really excited to be part of the Coates community!

Mrs. Murphy5th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Murphy is the proud mom of 4 amazing boys and a spunky goldendoodle. She has been in FCPS for over 14 years, as a classroom teacher in third and first grades, an interventionist and a reading teacher. She is excited to be joining the Coates team as the fifth grade reading teacher. She loves all things literacy related! In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, cook, read a good book or see a good play.

Ms. Myers5th Grade Teacher

My name is Geeta Myers. This is my 16th year in FCPS schools. I have taught French Immersion, General Ed., and this is my second year teaching AAP. In my spare time, you will find me painting, exercising, cooking, and taking care of my dog, cat, and parrots!

Mr. Redding5th Grade Teacher

My name is Mr. Redding I was born and raised in Redondo Beach, CA and this is my second year at Coates. I received my Bachelor's at Cal Poly Humboldt for Child Development. I have been working in classrooms in California and Denver for 5 years combined. Then I moved out to Virginia last year and joined the Coates family! In my free time I like to go golfing, fishing, and relaxing at a beach or the mountains. I also have 2 cats, Artemis and Mochi!

Mrs. Rodriguez5th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Rodriguez was born and raised in St. Croix, USVI. She moved to Maryland in 2005, and moved to VA shortly thereafter. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in education: Teaching and Learning. Mrs. Rodriguez joined the Coates family as a 4th grade teacher in 2018 and is excited to now teach 5th grade math. Prior to teaching at Coates, Mrs. Rodriguez taught 4th grade at Shrevewood Elementary for 7 years. She has also taught Head Start (Fairfax County), 6th Grade, and 7th and 8th grade math and science. In her free time, she enjoys participating in a wide range of activities with her family. She always looks forward to connecting and learning from the Coates staff as well as students and parents in the community.