Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Teachers
Mrs. McKenna Kovary
Getting to know Mrs. Kovary
What colleges did you attend?
I attended Chico State University for my undergraduate degree and Cal State Fullerton for my master's degree and teaching credential.
What is your favorite subject in school?
I LOVE reading and language arts!
Who is your favorite scholar?
Ruth Badger Ginsburg
What are some of your hobbies?
Exercising, crafting/DIYing, playing board games, and spending time with loved ones.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
When I was in high school, I won first place for a project on Human Migration and my prize was a trip to England!
If you would like to email Mrs. Kovary, you can email her at mgordon@tustin.k12.ca.us
Ms. Brittany Bochesa
Getting to know Ms. Bochesa
What colleges did you attend?
I attended California State University, Fullerton for my undergraduate degree and Chapman University for my master's degree and dual teaching credentials.
What is your experience as a teacher?
This is my third year teaching TK/K at Guin Foss!
What is your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject is Math! I LOVE numbers!
Who is your favorite scholar?
My favorite scholar is Albert Einstein
What are some of your hobbies?
I enjoy camping, crafting, playing board and card games, and spending time with loved ones.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
I was a cheerleader and played softball!
If you would like to email Ms. Bochesa, you can email her at bbochesa@tustin.k12.ca.us
Mrs. Elizabeth Cometa
Getting to know Mrs. Cometa
What colleges did you attend?
University of Southern California and California State University, Fullerton
What is your experience as a teacher?
I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade and fifth grade, all at Guin Foss.
What is your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject is math.
Who is your favorite scholar?
Helen Keller is my favorite scholar because she faced adversity and overcame it to become great.
What is one of your hobbies?
I enjoy arts and crafts.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
In high school, I lettered in track and field.
If you would like to contact Mrs. Cometa, you can email her at ecometa@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Mrs. Carolyn Zweber
Getting to know Mrs. Zweber - 2003 Teacher of the Year
What college did you attend?
USC
What is your experience as a teacher?
I’ve taught at Thorman and Guin Foss, including Kindergarten, 4th and 5th grades.
What is your favorite subject in school?
History
Who is your favorite scholar?
Madame Curie because she worked extremely hard, faced challenges and never gave up.
What are some of your hobbies?
Watching USC and Dodger games.
What are some interesting facts about you that most people don’t know?
I have a degree in journalism and worked at the LA Times.
If you would like to contact Mrs. Zweber, you can email her at czweber@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Mrs. Anne Hobbs
Getting to know Mrs. Hobbs
What college did you attend?
Concordia University in Irvine
What is your experience as a teacher?
I taught 5th grade, 3rd grade, 1st and Kindergarten, and I love them all!
What are your favorite subjects in school?
English and PE
Who is your favorite scholar?
C.S. Lewis because he wrote many incredible books like Chronicles of Narnia.
What are some of your hobbies?
I like tennis, reading, swimming, camping, hiking, biking, bodysurfing and music.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
I lived in Hawaii for 8 years growing up.
If you would like to contact Mrs. Hobbs, you can email her at ahobbs@tustin.k12.ca.us.