Guin Foss Elementary
Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Teachers
Ms. McKenna Gordon
Getting to know Ms. Gordon
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 experience as a teacher?
This is my first year teaching fourth grade at Guin Foss! Last year I taught 6th grade, and prior to that I was a reading intervention teacher.
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 Ms. Gordon, you can email her at mgordon@tustin.k12.ca.us
Ms. Brittany Bochesa
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.