Ms. Hestmark joined the Columbia community in 2016, after completing her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Elementary Education (Prek-6) at James Madison University. Ms. Hestmark has enjoyed teaching second-grade teacher at Columbia for the past 8 years. Originally from Massachusetts, her favorite place to visit is Cape Cod, where she enjoys spending quality time with her family. Ms. Hestmark's interests include reading, traveling, and engaging in outdoor activities during her free time.