This week's spotlight is on Elena Guzman-Arevalo. Mrs. Guzman-Arevalo is our amazing office assistant!   

We love having Mrs. Guzman-Arevalo with us at Columbia! Let's learn more about her...

Number of years at Columbia: Started August 2023 in the front office.

Number of years with FCPS: 17 years

Why you love working at Columbia: I am impressed by the collaborative and supportive work environment at this school. I firmly believe that a strong sense of teamwork among the staff leads to a more enriching and successful experience for students and their families. I am so happy to be part of the Columbia Community! #SmallSchoolBIGHeart!

Favorite vacation spot or place to travel: I had an opportunity to visit Hawaii and Israel (which I would love to visit again). Now I am considering Qatar, Singapore, Greece, and Punta Cana

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, crafting, and watching movies.

Fun fact: I am a proud mom of a Senior Computer Engineer son who lives in Hawaii and an elementary 5^th grade teacher who lives in Colorado. Far from home but always in my heart!