Get to know the Holland Staff

Staff Directory)

Principal:

Joe MacClay

Office Staff:

Christine Carmen

Marialena Massi-Renfro

Kindergarten:

Theresa Mingacci

First Grade:

Shannon Gainsley

Jen Tracy

Second Grade:

Lori Caraccio

Amber Cogan

Barbara Dan

Gloria Terzyk

Lauren Smith

Third Grade:

Allie Bailey

Dina Muncer

Amanda Vierick

Kelly Whiteley

Kelly Burdette

Fourth Grade:

Heather Israel

Mary Ellen Mulderrig

Karen Wolverton

Erin Dougherty

Suzy Note

Amy Malone

Fifth Grade:

Melissa Hackett

Andrea Mangold

Dan Smith

Gina Lane

Colin McCarthy

Sixth Grade:

Melanie Kiker

Frank Murphy

Amy Smith

Christine Bailey

Ro Foster

Intensive Learning Support:

Kara Hoy

Tracie Long

Heather Wade

Brittany Barron

Jill Brown

Karen Craig

Christine Crosier

Beth Laux

Dianne McCoy

Valerie Servis

Emilie Vollrath

Autistic Support:

Sabrina Baker

Stacey Cronin

Bree Winslow

Stefanie Wood

Joyce Boekel

Jen Grove

Lisa Gunshenan

Jen Kinczel

Felissa Lane

Amy Lynn

Nilima Mallya

Sue Marchione

Leslie McHugh

Stephanie Melko

Megan Messmer

Karen Modes

Dave Nolter

Colette Paprocki

Barbara Roth

Nuray Selvi

Shannon Tulio

Staff DirectoryHumanities:

Mindy Goldberg

Math Specialist:

Anna LaForgia-Kane

Mary Dougherty

Psychologist:

Janet Tompkins

Counselor:

Dolores O’Neill

IST:

Julie Wetherill

Nurses:

Mary Jordan

Stacey Gaughan

Recess Aides:

Amy Gilmer

Annette Schurstein

Cafeteria Aides:

Jen Green

Lorie Michael

Specialists:

Hilary Adams (Library)

Suzanne AuBuchon (Art)

Ben Keller (Instrumental Orchestra)

Andrea Levin (Instrumental Band)

Michelle McGill (Physical Education)

Kitty O’Connor (General/Choral Music)

Samantha Staffieri (General/Choral Music)

Literacy Specialist:

Tara Gittelman

Library Assistant:

Sharon Blumenthal

Title I:

Clarissa Garvey

ELD Specialist:

Julia Leavitt

Speech Therapy:

Kathryn Mireles

Dominique Rosenblatt

Kara Yaroma

Occupational Therapy:

Tina Katsos

Nicole Kerrigan

Physical Therapy:

Sara Armstrong

Hilary Adams--Librarian

Favorite Snack: Anything CholcolatePeaches, raspberries and blackberries

Favorite Quote: Believe

Favorite Drink: Lemonade

Personal Motto: When you fall, take a breath and get back up.

Subject/Grade Level: Library K-6

Educational Background:Kutztown University BSUniversity of Pittsburgh MLIS

My Heros::My Children

My Favorite Books

Too many to count I am a Librarian!!!:

Years Teaching:

23

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Sara ArmstrongPhysical Therapist

Favorite Snack: Anything chocolate

Favorite Food/Beverage:Starbucks cappuccino - with extra foam and

cinnamon

Subject/Grade Level: Physical Therapist, you see me at recess and in gym classes, as well as climbing the rock wall!

Educational Background:Undergrad - University of WisconsinGot my Doctorate at Hahnemann-Drexel

My Favorite Books: The Little Prince, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Golem and the Jinnie

Years Teaching:

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Ms. AuBuchon, Art Teacher

Favorite Snack:mini KitKat chocolate bars, or Dove Dark Chocolate bars.

Favorite Quote: “The Eyes are the windows to your Soul” , Williamm Shakespeare

Favorite Food/Beverage: Roast chicken or fried chicken with potatoes. White Cran/Strawberry juice

Personal Motto: When you feel like giving up: take a deep breath, close your eyes and imagine you’re at the beach!Then try again a little later.

Subject/Grade Level: Art for 1st-6th grade

Educational Background: BFA from Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts),Grad Studies at The Barnes Foundation, &Coursework in the VAST program with the Philadelphia Museum of Art

My Hero: My son and daughter who are pursuing amazing goals in their futures - my son as an engineeer with NASA, and my daughter performing with 3 orchestras and teaching strings instruments to children!

My Favorite Books: Any mystery novels

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Allie Bailey3rd Grade Teacher

Favorite Snack: Kind Bar and cheese and crackersFavorite Quote: “A friend is someone who helps you up when you are down, and if they can’t, they lay down beside you and listen.”Favorite Food/Beverage:Tacos!!!Pizza!!!Sushi!!!Coffee!!!Personal Motto: Never, ever give up!

Subject/Grade Level: 3rd GradeEducational Background: B.S. & M.S. Sacred Heart UniversityPeople I Admire:My Mom and DadIda B. WellsMalalaMichelle ObamaSome Of My Favorite Books:Love IsEsperanza RisingI Am Every Good ThingThe Giving TreeThe Nightingale

Years Teaching:

15

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Mrs. Christine BaileySixth Grade Learning Support Teacher

Favorite Snack:Chips and dip

Favorite Quote: "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."-Dalai Lama

Favorite Food/Beverage:Sushi, tacos, shrimp, crab/ coffee, water, iced tea

Personal Motto:Do what's right; not what is easy.

Subject/Grade Level: Learning Support/ 6th Grade

Educational Background:B.S. Special Ed., Penn State University ParkM.S. Applied Technology w/ Reading Cert., Chestnut Hill College

People I admire: My ParentsMichelle Obama

My Favorite Books:Bridge to TerabithiaWonder

Years Teaching:

21

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Mrs. Sabrina BakerFavorite Snack/ Beverage: Ice Coffee Dark ChocolateChips and dipSmart Popcorn

Favorite movies: The SandlotA League of Their Own

Favorite Quote: Kindness, it costs nothing,, but means everything

Personal Motto: Live by the Golden Rule

Subject/Grade Level: 5th and 6th Grade

Educational Background:University of DelawareJohns Hopkins UniversitySt. Joseph's University

My Favorite Books:Dr. Seuss BooksShel Silverstein BooksThe Kissing HandLove You ForeverTuesdays with Morrie

Years Teaching:

12

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Mrs. Brittany Barron

Favorite Snack: pretzels and tropical fruits

Favorite Places: Any beachHarry Potter WorldKentucky

Favorite Food/Beverage: Carbonara and hot tea

Things I like to do: ReadTravel with my family

Subject/Grade Level:K-1 Intensive Learning Support

Educational Background:Murray State University

Favorite Quote: “Growth is growth, no matter how small”

My Favorite Books:Harry Potter Series Out of My Mind by Sharon DraperHistoric fiction

Years Teaching:

5

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Mrs. Jill BrownILS Instructional Assistant

Favorite Snack:Popcorn, pretzels,Fruit

Favorite Food/Beverage:Chicken stir-fry, iced tea

Personal Motto:Trust the Journey

Subject/Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd

Hobbies:Taking long walks Kayaking

My Hero:My mom and my kids

My Favorite Book:Childrens book: Time for Bed

Years Teaching:

19

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Ms. Kelly Burdette 3rd Grade Learning Support Teacher

Favorite Snack: I am not a big snacker, but I’ll rarely turn down chocolate or a Frito!

Favorite Quote: Mr. Rogers said: “There are 3 ways to ultimate success: The 1st way is to be kind. The 2nd way is to be kind. The 3rd way is to be kind.

Favorite Food/Beverage: Grilled cheese and coffee milkshakes!

Personal Motto: Good vibes only!

Subject/Grade Level:3rd Grade Learning Support

Educational Background:- B.S. & M.S. from Temple- Fun fact: I studied abroad for a

semester in Ireland!

My Hero:My mom and daughter!

My Favorite Books: My daughter loved reading snake and dinosaur books when she was little...we also love any story about dogs! (Especially true ones!) Number the Stars was a book that stood out for me when I read it in 5th grade.

Years Teaching:

17.5

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Mrs. Christine Carmen

Favorite Snack:Popcorn and dark chocolate

Favorite Quote: Start with the end in mind.

Favorite Beverage:Raspberry Lemonade

Subject/Grade Level: Principal’s Secretary

Educational Background:BS Accounting Rider University

Someone I Admire:My son and daughter

My Favorite Books: When my kids were younger I loved to read them the book, I Love You Forever.

Years in CR:

21

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Mrs. Lori CaraccioFavorite Snack:

Right Now - Cheese and Crackers

Favorite Quote: Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better,

do better! Maya Angelo

Favorite Food/Beverage:Medium rare Pittsburgh style STEAK!

Coffee

Personal Motto:Work Hard, Love Deeply, and

Never Stop Learning

Grade Level:Second Grade

Educational Background:B.S. University of MarylandM.ED. Holy Family University

My Hero:My Husband - Dan

And my children

My Favorite Book:My Heart by Corinna Luyken

Years Teaching:

19

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Mrs. Amber CoganFavorite Snack:

Graham Crackers

Favorite Quote:“No act of kindness, no matter how

small, is ever wasted” - Aesop

Favorite Food/Beverage:DeLorenzo’s Pizza

Personal Motto:Count your rainbows, not your

thunderstorms

Grade Level:Second Grade

Educational Background: B.S. Hofstra University

M.Ed. Holy Family University

People I Admire:My Mom & Dad

My Husband

My Favorite Books:A Boy Like You

Years Teaching:

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Ms. Stacey CroninAutistic Support Teacher

Favorite Snacks:Dark Chocolate and Reese’s Cups

Favorite Quote: “Use your smile to change the world, don’t let the world change your smile.” 😊

Favorite Foods:Crab legs, scallops, clams, shrimp, and sushi.

Favorite Things to Do:Going to the beach in the summer, skiing in the winter, camping, hiking, running, yoga, biking, and playing board games with my kids.

Subject/Grade Level: 4th, 5th, and 6th grade AS Teacher

Educational Background:Saint Joseph’s UniversityTemple UniversityHoly Family University

My Heroes:My Parents

My Favorite Books:I am currently re-reading Charlotte’s Web with my son and we love it!

Years Teaching:

8

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Mrs. Christine Crosier ★ Teacher Assistant My Favorite Books:★ I Love You Just The Same

★ The Giving Tree

Favorite Food:★ Anything chocolate!

Favorite Things To Do:★ Cook

★ Spend time with family & friends

Subject/Grade Level:★ 3rd/4th ILS

Educational Background:★ Westfield State University (BSE)

★ Suffolk University (Masters)

Favorite Place to Visit:★ Coast of Maine

Favorite Quote:★ “Everything happens for a reason”

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Barbara DanFavorite Snack:

potato chipspeanut chews

Favorite Quote: "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller

Favorite Food/Beverage: cheese and crackers french friessparkling watercoffee

Personal Motto:We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

Subject/Grade Level: 2nd Grade Teacher

Educational Background:B.S. Temple UniversityM.S. Saint Joseph’s University

People I Admire:MomMartin Luther King Jr.

My Current Favorite Books:Adult Read: Educated by Tara WestoverYA Reads: Blended by Sharon Draper Picture Books:

Say Something Miss Rumphius What Do You Do With a Problem?

Years Teaching:

16

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Ro Carcaci FosterTeacher Assistant

Favorite Snack: Bugles, Pringles, Soft Pretzels

Favorite Quotes:“We can’t control the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it: Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.” William Penn

Favorite Food/Beverage:Pasta, Seafood,Salads, Mexican, Fried Rice

Personal Motto: Kindness Matters...always

Subject/Grade Level: 6th Grade

Educational Background:Council Rock K-12East Stroudsburg Univ. BA Elementary Ed.

Hobbies:Puzzling, Shelling, Gardening

Years Teaching:

22

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Mrs. Shannon GainsleyFavorite Snack:Delish Fish

Favorite Quote:

“Childhood is a journey, not a race.”Favorite Food/Beverage: white pizza and orange sparkling water

Personal Motto:

Be kind. Work hard. Be grateful.

Subject/Grade Level:

fabulous first gradeEducational Background:Gwynedd-Mercy UniversityLehigh University

People I Admire:Jackie RobinsonMalala Yousafzaiand many other remarkable people who have made our world a better place.

My Favorite Books:My favorite books have characters that persisted or had a change of heart.

Years Teaching:

22

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Clarissa Garvey Title 1

Favorite Snack:Chocolate

Favorite Quote:Creativity is intelligence having fun

Favorite Food/Beverage:Scallops/Seltzer

Personal Motto:Believe in yourself

Subject Grade LevelTitle 1 Reading Support k-3

Educational BackgroundArcadia College

My Hero: My Daughter

My Favorite Books:Jodi Picoult

Years Teaching:

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Educational Background: Favorite Snack: ~Pizza Combos~Harcum College ~ A.S, Certified Veterinary Technician ~Anything chocolate~Holy Family University ~ RN, BSN

Favorite Food/Beverage: My Favorite Books: ~Shrimp ~Fahrenheit 451 ~ Iced Tea Years ~Harry Potter series in CR~~Most Sci-fi/Fantasy

Favorite Quote:My Favorite Movies: “Some men see things as they are ~Star Wars and ask ‘Why?’. I dream of things~The Sound of Music that never were and ask ‘Why not?’.~The 5th Element ~Gladiator ~Robert F. Kennedy~While You Were Sleeping

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Mrs. Stacey GaughanStaff Nurse

Mrs. Amy GilmerRecess Aide

Favorite Snack:Hummus and CucumbersCheese Puffs

Favorite Quote:“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.”Dr. Seuss,The Lorax

Favorite Food/Beverage:Pierogis and Kapusta(cabbage)Seltzer

Personal Motto:Make people smile and laugh -Enjoy every moment life gives us!

Subject/Grade Level:Recess

Educational Background:BA Biology LaSalle University

My Hero:My Grandparents-leaving Poland to find the American Dream

My Favorite Children’s Books: The Lorax by Dr. SeussThe Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Years in CR:

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Mrs. Tara GittelmanLiteracy Specialist

Favorite Quote:“It takes a big heart to shape little minds.”

Personal Motto:Have courage and BE KIND!

Favorite Snacks: Apples, anything pumpkin flavored,

Subject/Grade Level:Supportive reading instruction, K-6

Educational Background:East Stroudsburg University

My Favorite Books: A Boy Like YouHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanThe Art of Racing in the RainThe Giving Tree

Favorite Food/BeverageWater, coffee, tea:Indian (mild vegetable anything), Piccolo Trattoria pizza,

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Mindy Goldberg

Favorite Snack:JAX Cheese CurlsCheese and crackers

Favorite Food/Beverage:Grilled cheeseStarbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Favorite Quote/Motto:

Subject/Grade Level: Humanities

Educational Background:Council Rock Penn State UniversityArcadia University

My Heroes:My dad and my son

My Favorite Books:Out of My Mind by Sharon M.

DraperNo Talking by Andrew Clements

Years Teaching:

32

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Miss HackettFavorite Places to Visit: Long Island, Beach house in Florida or my cousins in Canada.

Favorite Quote: “Hope anchors the soul”

Favorite Food/Beverage: Hibachi, Cold Brew Coffee or Iced Tea

Personal Motto: Worry about only the things we have control over; enjoy the journey

Subject/Grade Level: Fifth Grade

Educational Background:H.S. Central Bucks SouthB.S. Penn State UniversityM.S. Drexel University

My Heroes: My parents and siblings

My Favorite Books: Any Tracy Crosswhite Series Book or Written by Shari Lapena or

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Karalina Hoy3rd-4th ILS Teacher

Favorite Snack:Peanut Butter M&M’s

Favorite Quote: “A dream is a wish your heart makes”

Favorite Food/Beverage:Brooklyn Pie from Piccolo Trattoria

Personal Motto:There are so many beautiful reasons to be happy.

Subject/Grade Level: 3rd- 4th Grade Intensive Learning Support

Educational Background:Bachelors- Kutztown UniversityMasters- Del Val University

My Heros:My 3 amazing sisters!

My Favorite Books:Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireThe Giving Tree

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Heather IsraelFavorite People:My family- Husband Dax, age oldDaughter Sienna, age 14Son Gavin, age 13

Favorite Snack:Cold pizza,, Reese’s Peanut Butter CupAnything salty and crunchy

Favorite Quote: “When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind.” (Dr. Wayne Dyer)

Favorite Food/Beverage:Snapple Lemon TeaChicken Francaise that Mr. Israel makes

Personal Motto:Just be a good human being.

Subject/Grade Level:

Educational Background:Cheltenham High School ‘92BSEd West Chester University ‘96MEd Cabrini College ‘01

My Hero:Alex Scott (of Alex’s Lemonade Stand)Mr. Rogers

Pets:Sadie Jane

My Favorite Books:So many…. Here’s a sampling:WonderThe OutsidersCatcher in the Rye

Years Teaching:

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Starting year

Mrs. Jordan- School Nurse

Favorite Snack:Ice Cream

Favorite Quote: One at first you don’t succeed, try,, try again.

Favorite Food/Beverage:Pizza

Personal Motto:Treat others ast you would like them to treat you.

Subject/Grade Level: School Nurse

Educational Background:RN - Bucks County Community CollegeBSN- La Salle University

My Hero:Mother Teresa

My favorite book:The Rent Collector

Years School Nurse

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My Favorite Books:

Anna LaForgia KaneMath Specialist

My Heroes: My mom and dad

My Favorite Things:Music, Movies, Math... and Alliteration!

Favorite Movies (so tough to choose!):HalloweenSchool of RockThe Family ManSomething Wicked This Way Comes

John Cusack movies: Say Anything, Better Off Dead, Synchronicity, etc…..

Currently, Karate Kid is on repeat in the house! (Prepping for Cobra Kai on Netflix)

Favorite Food/Beverage: Tacos

Years Teaching:

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Personal Motto:Persist when you are learning something newAnd there will be one less thing that you cannot do!

Educational Background:St. Joseph’s University - B.S. Elementary and Special EdArcadia University - M.Ed. Mathematics EducationMiddle School Math CertifiedMathematics Coaching Endorsement

Subject/Grade Level: Grades 1-3 Primary InterventionGrades 3-6 Math EnrichmentStaff Development

Tina Katsos

Favorite Snack: chips, chips, and more chips!

Favorite Quote: “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.” Jesse Jackson

Favorite Food/Beverage: french fries/seltzer water

Personal Motto: Be grateful for what you have, and don’t judge others. People judge when they are ungrateful for even the simplest things in their lives.

Subject/Grade Level:Occupational Therapy

Educational Background:-Temple University BS in Health Studies 2002-Temple University Master of Occupational Therapy 2004

My Hero: Anyone who stands up for the little guy

My Favorite Book:Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Years Teaching:

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Mr. Ben Keller Favorite Sports: I love most sports but Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, and Football are my favorites!

Favorite Quote: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

Favorite activities: Playing soccer, creating/playing music, and spending time with family!

Position:

Elementary Strings Director 3rd-6th Grade

Educational Background:

Mansfield University

Philadelphia Biblical University

University of the Arts

My Heros: People who use their gifts and talents to help others.

Years Teaching:

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Nicole KerriganOccupational Therapist

Favorite Snack:Soft PretzelsAnything with peanut butter

Favorite Activities and Hobbies:Watching my boys play baseballWalking and running in the mornings with my husbandBike Riding

Favorite Beverage:Coffee!! I wake up early just so I can relax everyday with a hot cup of coffee

Favorite Teams:Eagles Phillies

Subject/Grade Level: Occupational Therapy

Educational Background:Archbishop Ryan High SchoolMisericordia University for my Bachelors Degree in OTTemple University for my Masters in OT

My Favorite Places:DIsney World with my FamilyPocono Mountains

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Melanie KikerFavorite Snack:

Pumpkin Seeds, sugar cookies, sour cream and cheddar chips, chocolate

Favorite Quote:“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

Albus DumbledoreFavorite Food/Beverage:

Arnold Palmer (½ Lemonade ½ Iced Tea), Starbucks Salted Caramel Macchiato

Personal Motto:WORK like a boxer - THINK like an artist!

Subject/Grade Level: 6th Grade Teacher

Educational Background:Shippensburg UniversityTemple UniversityHoly Family University

People I Admire: Severus Snape & Greta Thunberg

My Favorite Books: The Harry Potter SeriesThe Percy Jackson SeriesThe Monster at the End of This Book

Years Teaching:

19

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Felissa LaneTeacher Assistant AS

Favorite Snack: Snickers, cake frosting

Favorite Quote: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Favorite Food/Beverage:

Cheeseburgers, French Fries, birthday cake frosting, coffee

Personal Motto: Be kind

Subject/Grade Level:

Kindergarten/1st

Educational Background:

AA Special Ed. University of TNAA Paraprofessional BCCCBS Early Childhood/Special Ed Eastern University (current)

My Favorite Books:

MysteriesI’m a Manatee by John Lithgow

Years Teaching:

10

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Mrs. Gina LaneInstructional Assistant

Favorite Snack: Cheez-its, hummus and crackers

Favorite Hobby:Learning Italian

Favorite Quote: If you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles.

Favorite Food/Beverage: Anything Italian or Greek, minus the fish/Fresh brewed coffee

Personal Motto: Great each day with a grateful heart for each day is a gift

Subject/Grade Level:5th Grade

Educational Background:BS Medical TechnologySUNY Stony Brook

My Hero:My husband

My Favorite Authors:Stephen KingJanet EvanovichTana French

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Beth LauxInstructional Assistant

Favorite Snack:Soft Pretzels

Favorite Quote: How you Love yourself is how you teach others to Love you

Favorite Food/Beverage:Dunkin’s Pumpkin Iced Coffee

Personal Motto:You have the Power to change One Day to Day One

Subject/Grade Level: K - 2 ILS

Educational Background:

Peirce Colllege

My Hero:

My Husband

My Favorite Books:Childhood: Charlottes WebAdult: Mystery, Suspense

Years Teaching:

20

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Mrs. Julia LeavittELD Specialist

Favorite Snack:FruitDark ChocolateCheese and Crackers

Favorite Quote: “We all smile in the same language”

Favorite Food/Beverage:Pasta, sushi, snow crabSeltzer Water, hot chocolate

Personal Motto:One step at time.

Subject/Grade Level: English Language Development (ELD) K-6

Educational Background:Millersville University-Elementary and Early ChildhoodLehigh University-ESL CertificationLaSalle University

People I admire:My parents, my daughter

My Favorite Books:My daughter’s choice before bedtime

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Andrea LevinInstrumental Music - Band

Favorite Snack:Greek Yogurt with granolaDark Chocolate anything!

Favorite Quote:“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Favorite Food & Beverage:Italian dishes from Giovanni’sCoffeeRed Wine

Personal Motto:Do the best that you can do!Never give up!

Subject/Grade Level:Instrumental Music - BandGrades 4 - 6

Educational Background:Temple UniversityUniversity of the Arts

My Heroes:My mom and dadMy husband, Matt

My Favorite Author:Jojo Moyes

Years Teaching:

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Mrs. Tracie LongIntensive Learning Support Teacher

Favorite Snack:

Dark chocolate, pretzels, ice cream

Favorite Quote:

“It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop.” - Confucius

Favorite Food/Beverage:

Shrimp tacos, caramel macchiato (hot or iced)

Personal Motto:

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

Subject/Grade Level:

5th - 6th grade ILS teacher

Educational Background:

BS Bloomsburg UniversityMS Gratz College

My Hero:

My son, Ty

My Favorite Books:WonderThe Gold Mailbox

Years Teaching:

25

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Mrs. Amy Lynn

Favorite Snack:Crackers

Favorite Quote:“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”

Favorite Food/Beverage:Cheese fries/Diet Coke

Personal Motto:The only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday...

Subject/Grade Level:Autistic Support

Educational Background:Drexel University, B.S.Elementary Education

My Hero:My dad

My Favorite Books:To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Years Teaching:

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Mr. Joe MacClay

Favorite Sports Teams:All Philly! Eagles, Flyers, Sixers, Phillies, Union

Favorite Activity: Spending time with my family!

Favorite Food:Cocoa Pebbles

Position:Principal

Educational Background:Archbishop Ryan High SchoolLaSalle UniversityHoly Family UniversityDelaware Valley CollegeCalifornia University of Pennsylvania

My Hero:Anyone who is kind

My Favorite Movie:Elf

Years Teaching:

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Favorite Snack:Dark chocolate candyPita chips and Hummus

Favorite Quotes:Be the reason someone smiles today !Sprinkle kindness wherever you go !

Favorite Food/Beverage:Pizza, fish and shrimpTea with cookies

Personal Motto: Try, try till you succeed !

Teaching AssistantGrades 4-6 AS

Educational Background:BS from University of MumbaiLively Technical College,FL

People I AdmireMy parents

My Favorite Books:Books by Enid Blyton

Years Teaching:

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NILIMA MALLYA

Mrs. Amy Malone

Favorite Snack/beverage: Margherita pizza Hot tea with lemon

Favorite Quote: Do Small things with great love- Mother Teresa

Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles Denver Nuggets

Personal Motto: Play like a champion today

Subject/Grade Level: 4th grade learning support

Educational Background:Millersville UniversityHoly Family University

My Favorite Activities: Being with my familyPlaying sportsGoing to the beach

My Favorite Books:A Tree Grows in BrooklynNumber the StarsThe Harry Potter Series

Years Teaching:

27

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Andrea Mangold Grade 5Subject/Grade Level: 5Educational Background: Temple University, LaSalle University, Penn State UniversityMy Heros: My children, Holland Elementary teachers, and my students!Favorite Authors: John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, Thoreau, Dav Pilkey, Mr. MurphyFavorite Snack: Anything from WawaFavorite Quote: Love is patient, love is kind.Favorite Drink: Sbux!Personal Motto: Which wolf will you feed?

Years Teaching:

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Welcome to Grade 5! This will be a challenging year, but challenges bring great opportunities!

Let’s look for the goodness in others, keep our minds open to new ways of learning, and have patience with ourselves and each other!!

This will be a FABULOUS year in so many ways, and I am excited to share it with you!

THIS YEAR YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: : KINDNESS * CURIOSITY * LEADERSHIP * TEAMWORK * EXPLORATION * RESPONSIBILITY * ACHIEVEMENT * HARD WORK * FRIENDSHIP * QUALITY * PATIENCE * LOVE *

INDIVIDUALITY * BRAVERY * RISKS * POSITIVITY * SUPPORT * CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER

Susan MarchioneInstructional assistant

Favorite Snack:Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate

Favorite Quote:Luck is where opportunity meets preparation

Favorite Drink:Sparkling waterCoffee

Personal Motto:Think before you speak

Subject/Grade Level: Autistic Support 5-6 grade

Educational Background:BCCCTemple University

My Heros:My Grandsons who inspire me to face all challenges

My Favorite Books:Patricia Polacco booksAll Tom Clancy andKen Follet books

Years Teaching:

10

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COLIN McCARTHY - FIFTH GRADE

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YEARS TEACHING:

MY HERO:

FAVORITE BOOK:FAVORITE FOOD:

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COLLEGE:

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Dianne McCoyInstructional Assistant

Favorite Snack: ice cream, plain potato chips, or dark chocolate pomegranates

Favorite Quote: “A Goal without a plan is only a wish” and “Every mistake is a chance to get smarter”

Favorite Drink Unsweetened :Ice tea

Personal Motto: SOLI DEO GLORIA

Subject/Grade Level: 5th and 6th grade ILS

Background - :Mother, grandmother, nanny, before and after school “family” care Life skills , kindergarten, !st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade inclusion instruction.

People I admire My husband, parents and my husband grandmother.

My Favorite Books: The Bible and Through Gates of SplendorBy Elizabeth Elliott

Years Teaching:

17

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Mrs. Michelle McGill

Favorite Snack:Pretzels and hummus

Favorite Quote:“Get in the game. Do the best you can. Try to make a contribution. Learn from today. Apply it to tomorrow.” - Cal Ripken Jr.

Favorite Food/Beverage:Diet Peach SnappleReen’s Deli Sandwich Chicken Caesar Salad

Personal Motto:Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.

Subject/Grade Level: Physical Education

Educational Background:Archbishop Ryan High SchoolWe Are … PENN STATE!

My Hero:My mom and dad.My daughterCal Ripken Jr. Serena Williams

My Favorite Books:Every night we read Sandra Boynton books to my daughter.

Years Teaching:

11

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Mrs. Leslie McHughTeacher Assistant AS

Favorite Snack:Chips & GuacPizza GoldfishDark Chocolate

Favorite Quote: We are by nature observers and thereby learners.That is our permanent state. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Favorite Food/Beverage:Meatballs with any kind of pasta, tacosFrench Breakfast tea, herbal teas, water

Favorite Things to Do:Spend time with my Family, walk in Tyler Park, and go down the shore.

Subject/Grade Level: Kindergarten/First

Educational Background:BCCC, Del Val, Temple

People I Admire:Anne FrankFred RogersAll kind people, especially my children

My Favorite Books:All the Light We Cannot SeeThe Good EarthOwl Moon

Years Teaching:

1

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Mrs. Theresa MingacciAM & PM Kindergarten

Favorite Snack:Trail Mix + Ice Cream (but not together) Any and everything with peanut butter

Favorite Quote: “Be the reason someone smiles today!”

“Look for the helpers! You will always find people who are helping!

Favorite Food/Beverage:Coffee, Fizzy Water, Nachos, and Shrimp Tacos,

Personal Motto:We can do hard things!

Educational Background:M..S. + B.S. from St. Joseph’s University

People Who Inspire Me:My mom, my grandma, Maggie Doyne

My Favorite Books:A Case of the StripesA Boy Like YouA Girl Like You

My Favorite AuthorsOur very own Mr. Frank MurphyMo WillemsPeter Reynolds

Years Teaching:

18

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Kathryn Mireles, Speech Pathologist

Favorite Sports Team:EAGLES! And anything Philadelphia.

Favorite Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi

Favorite Food/Beverage:Bananas, plain pizza Coffee and seltzer

Personal Motto:Team work makes the dream work. Work hard and be KIND. Always.

Subject/Grade Level:Speech-Language Pathology

Educational Background:B.S. Bloomsburg UniversityM.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

My Hero:My mom and my husband

My Favorite Place:Sea Isle City, New Jersey:

Years Teaching:

7

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Mrs. Mary Ellen Mulderrig

Favorite Snack:Hummus & Pita ChipsBrie & crackersDark chocolate

Favorite Quote: “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

Favorite Food/Beverage:FishRoasted veggiesWater with lemon

Personal Motto:One Day at a Time

Subject/Grade Level: 4th Grade

Educational Background:

Temple UniversityWilkes University

My Hero:My husband &My four sons💗

My Favorite Books:The AlchemistBe Here NowThe Giving Tree

Years Teaching:

7

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Mrs. Dina MuncerFavorite Snack:

Anything cheese related or salty

Favorite Quote:“There are three ways to ultimate success:

The first way is to be kind.The second way is to be kind.The third way is to be kind.”

― Fred Rogers

Favorite Food/Beverage: Coffee with creamStarbucks French Vanilla Lattes

Personal Motto:Show up. Listen. Work hard. Always be kinder than necessary.

Subject/Grade Level:3rd Grade Teacher

Educational Background:B.S. University of DelawareM.S. St. Joseph’s University

People I Admire:My mom, Fred Rogers, the HES Staff, Michelle Obama, Mr. Mark Klein

My Favorite Books:Harry Potter Series

Wonder

Years Teaching:

21

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Frank MurphyFavorite Snack:Cake, Double-stuffed Nutter Butters, Pizza (but that’s usually a meal!), Peaches, Salt & Vinegar Almonds, Kiwi - there are more….

Favorite Quote: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” - Jackie Robinson

Favorite Food/Beverage:Peach Hint Water - or any Hint Water except Cherry, Kiwi-Strawberry, & Green Apple - those flavors should be good, but they taste strange!

Personal Motto: Kindness is common sense!

Subject/Grade Level: 6th Grade Teacher

Educational Background:Rutgers UniversityRider University

My Hero:My mom & dad and my sons!

My Favorite Books:There are a lot - but When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is a teaching favorite!

Years Teaching:

28

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Favorite Snack:

Pepperoni and Cheese

Favorite Quote:

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90%

how you respond to it” - Lou Holtz

Favorite Food/Beverage:

Pizza, cheesesteaks and Cherry Soda

Personal Motto:

Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.

Subject/Grade Level:

3rd and 4th Autistic Support

Educational Background:

Bishop Egan Catholic High School

Delaware Valley University

My Favorite things to do:

Spending time with my family, coaching

football, and going to Disney world

My Hero:

My Mother and Father

My Favorite Books:

Winning Every Day

By Lou Holtz

Years Teaching:

4

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Mr. Dave

Nolter

Mrs. Kitty O’Connor

Favorite Snack:Pretzels

Favorite Quote: “If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing!”Sir James Barrie

Favorite Food/Beverage:Lemon chicken and iced tea

Personal Motto:Music brings joy!

Subject/Grade Level: General Music/K-6

Educational Background:B.S. West Chester UniversityM.S. Wilkes University

My Hero:My Mom

My Favorite Books:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Years Teaching:

31

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Dolores O’Neill-Counselor

Favorite Snack:Coffee, dark chocolate

Favorite Quote: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”-Aesop

Favorite Food/Beverage:sushi/coffee

Personal Motto:Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Subject/Grade Level:social-emotional learning, problem-solving, helping, listening, and much more! (All grade levels!)

Educational Background:La Salle University (B.A. Psychology)University of Pennsylvania (M.S.Ed. Counseling)Holy Family University (post-graduate studies)

My Hero:My Mom :)

My Favorite Books:Potato Chip Champ Maria DismondyWe’re All Wonders R. J. PalacioEnemy Pie Derek Munson

Years Counseling:

16

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Mrs. Marialena RenfroMain Office - Clerical, Attendance (& Stuff)

Favorite Snack: Salty Sweet Snacks!Chobani Flips, Kettle Cornand Sargento Breaks that Ms. Carmen got me hooked on!

Favorite Quote: "I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night" Sarah Williams

Favorite Food/Beverage: My mom’s homemade Italian meals

Personal Motto:

Specialty: Working with amazing people and wonderful students! Main Office Stuff and Attendance.

Interests: Many!!!!

My Role Models: My Grandparents, Parents, My Son and Husband, Sisters and Godmother. (My TRIBE)

My Favorite Books: Whichever one I am currently working

Years at Work

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Favorite Snack:Salty snacks

Favorite Quote: Think before you speak!!!!:

Pets:2 dogs, Bear & Zeus

Personal Motto:Have fun!!!!

Favorite Vacation:Cruising!!!

Subject/Grade Level: R E C E S S

Educational Background:LaSalle University

My Favorite People:My grandchildren!!!!!I have 2 granddaughters, and 2 coming soon!!!!

My Favorite Books:Stories about the beach;Books about travel

Years Teaching:

14

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Mrs. Annette Schurstein

Recess Teacher

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Mrs. RosenblattSpeech Language Pathologist

Favorite Food/snack: Anything with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

Favorite Sports Team:Phillies, Eagles, 76ers

Favorite Movie/TV Show::Home AloneFriends

Favorite Activity: Vacations with my familyRunning

Educational Background:Lower MorelandPenn State UniversityTemple UniversityLaSalle University

People I Admire:My Parents, My husband

My Favorite Place:NevisAnywhere with a beach and Palm

Years Teaching:

15

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Favorite Snack:

Apples and Peanut Butter

Favorite Quote:

The way i see it, if you want the rainbow ,you have to put up with the rain.

Favorite Food/Beverage::

Boneless Buffalo Wings and Coffee

Personal Motto:

JUST KEEP SWIMMING!

Subject/Grade Level:

K-1 Autistic Support

Educational Background:

BA Elementary EducationHoly Family University

My Favorite Authors:

Khaled Hosseini, Stephen King, James Michener, Eric Carle and James Dean

Years Teaching:

14

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Barbara Roth

Teaching Assistant

Favorite Snack:Cracker,,FruitDark Chocolate

Favorite Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there”-Theodore Roosevelt

Favorite food/Beverage:Fish, crabmeatWater, hot tea+herbal teas

Personal Motto:Tomorrow is another day!

Subject/Grade Level: Autistic Support/ 5th-6th Grade

Educational Background:BCCC

My Hero:My Parents+My Kids

My Favorite Books:Stan&Jan Berenstain Bears Book series World Without End by Ken Follett

Years Teaching:

16

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Mrs. Nuray SelviTeacher Assistant

Valerie Servis ILS IA

Favorite Snack:Cheddar PopCornersCheese and crackers

Favorite Quote: If you can dream it, YOU CAN DO IT. ~ Walt Disney

Favorite Food/Beverage:Seafood with pastaArnold Palmer

Personal Motto:Live Laugh Love

Subject/Grade Level: K, 1 & 2

Educational Background:Manor College

My Hero:My Mom & my daughters

My Favorite Books:Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate

Years Teaching:

15

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Amy Smith 6th Grade Favorite Snack:Nuts, Dark chocolate, Chex Mix

Favorite Quote:

Favorite Food/Beverage:Coffee, teaChinese or Mexican food

Subject/Grade Level: 6th grade all subjects

Educational Background:Council Rock GraduateIUP Bachelor’s degreeHoly Family- Master’s Degree

My Hero:My MomMichelle O’bama

My Favorite Books:EducatedHunger Games SeriesWonderThe Giving Tree

Years Teaching:

25

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MR. DAN SMITH - FIFTH GRADE

YEARS TEACHING:

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MY HERO:

FAVORITE BOOK:FAVORITE FOOD:

FAVORITE QUOTE:

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

GRAD!

PERSONAL MOTTO:

STUDENTS, I AM YOUR

TEACHER!

Mrs. Lauren SmithMy Favorite Books From This

Summer: Front Desk, Blended, The One and Only Bob, A Boy Called

BAT, Ghost Boys

Favorite Quote:

Favorite Sports Team:

Subject/Grade Level: K-2 Learning Support

Educational Background:B.S.- Millersville UniversityM.E.d- Cabrini University

Favorite Snack: Pretzels & anything with chocolate/peanut

butter

Years Teaching:

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Ms. Samantha Staffieri General Music and Choir

Favorite Snack:Dark chocolate covered pretzelsVeggies and hummus

Favorite Quote: “Music is the universal language of mankind.”

Favorite Food/Beverage:SushiStarbucks iced caramel macchiato Apple cider

Personal Motto:Everywhere you go you leave an impact, whether it’s in school or in your community. Let’s all make a positive impact wherever we go!

Subject/Grade Level: K-6 General Music and Choir

Educational Background:Penn State University-Music Education and minor in Special Education

Holy Family University-Educational Leadership with Principal Certification (Class of 2021)

People I Admire:David RowSimone BilesMy Colleagues

My Favorite Books:Rainbow Fish The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Years Teaching:

3

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Mrs. Jen TracyFavorite Snack: anything dark chocolate

Favorite Place: the beach! Or my rocking chair in my classroom reading a book to a class of smiling first grade faces

Favorite Food/Beverage: coffee, grapefruit seltzer water, pizza!

Personal Motto: Work Hard. Be Kind. Choose Happy. Keep it Simple.

Subject/Grade Level: 1st Grade

Educational Background:B.S. & M.S. Holy Family UniversityESL Certified

My Favorite Books: Whichever book I am currently reading is usually my favorite! A Porcupine Named Fluffy (teaches being happy with yourself), Lacy Walker, Nonstop Talker (because it reminds me of my children, who never stop talking :)

Years Teaching:

15

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Mrs. Amanda VierickFavorite Snack:

Anything dark chocolate!

Favorite Quote:

Favorite Food/Beverage:Coffee, Seltzer water, and unsweet tea! Pizza

Subject/Grade Level: 3rd Grade Teacher

Educational Background:B.S. Kutztown University

M.S. Holy Family University

People I Admire:My MomMIchelle Obama

My Favorite Book: “The Giving Tree” and “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”

Years Teaching:

7

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Emilie VollrathInstructional Assistant

Favorite Snack: Pretzels with Cream Cheese

Favorite Quote: “Remember Kid, there’s Heros and Legends. Heros get remembered but Legends never die.“

Favorite Food / Beverage: Eggplant Parmesan, Coffee, Water with Lemon

Personal Motto: Put God first and all things will follow.

Subject/Grade Level: 3rd & 4th Grade ILS

Educational Background: The College of New Jersey BA in Education

My Heros:My Husband and our 5 Kids

My Favorite Books: Jesus Calling The Giving Tree

Favorite Activity: Jogging and Playing the Guitar

Years Teaching:

#35

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Mrs. Heather WadeIntensive Learning Support Teacher

Favorite Foods: Coffee, nachos, oreos,

Favorite Quote: “Turns out not where, but who you’re with that really matters…”

Favorite Place to be: Anywhere with my toes in the sand, on an adventure with my kids, or in my classroom!

Personal Motto: People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel...

Subject/Grade Level: Primary Intensive Learning Support

Educational Background: B.S.Temple University, M.S. Gratz College

My Family: I have two sons; Michael (7) and Matthew (4) and a puppy named Sonny

My Favorite Books: “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” by Shel Silverstein “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss

Years Teaching:

14

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Mrs. Julie WetherillInstructional Support Teacher (IST)

Favorite Foods/Drinks:Pizza, Ice Cream, Apples, M&M’s, Gummy Bears, Coffee, Lemonade, Water

Favorite Things to do: Go to the beach, volunteer in the community, spend time with family, watch my kids participate in sports they love

Favorite Quote:

Personal Motto: Gratitude help you see what’s there instead of what isn’t.

Educational Background:* Council Rock graduate* B.S. University of Delaware* M.S. Rider University

My Favorite Books:* Harry Potter Series* Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli* A Boy Like You & A Girl Like You by Frank Murphy

* Wonder by R.J. Palacio

My Favorite Movies* Sandlot* Harry Potter movies

Years Teaching:

#22

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Mrs. Kelly Whiteley

Favorite Snack: blueberries and apples

Favorite Quote:

Favorite Food/Beverage: pizza, chocolate, coffee and iced tea

Personal Motto: Smile!

Subject/Grade Level: 3rd grade

Things I love to do: Spend time with my family, go on walks, read, garden, watch football and work at Holland Elementary

People I admire:My grandmother, parents and my sons

My Favorite Book: The Giving Tree

Years Teaching:

20

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Ms. Nancy “Bree” Winslow Autistic Support Teacher

Favorite Snack: Anything Gluten Free

Favorite Food/Beverage: Lobster and Orange Juice

Subject/Grade Level: Autistic Support: First, Second, and Third Grade

Educational Background: Holy Family University

My Hero: My mom

My Favorite Books: Mary Higgins Clark Books

Years Teaching:

2

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Mrs. Stefanie WoodAutistic Support Teacher

Favorite Snack:PineappleChocolate Covered Pretzels

Favorite Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world”- Gandhi

Favorite Food/Beverage:FruitChocolateIced Tea

Personal Motto:Be awesome today

Subject/Grade Level:Kindergarten and First GradeAutistic Support

Educational Background:Gwynedd-Mercy CollegeHoly Family University

My Hero:My Grandmother

My Favorite Books:Little Blue Truck Goodnight, Goodnight Construction SiteThe Kissing HandBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Years Teaching:

13

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Mrs. Stefanie WoodAutistic Support Teacher

Favorite Snack:PineappleChocolate Covered Pretzels

Favorite Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world”- Gandhi

Favorite Food/Beverage:FruitChocolateIced Tea

Personal Motto:Be awesome today

Subject/Grade Level:Kindergarten and First GradeAutistic Support

Educational Background:Gwynedd-Mercy CollegeHoly Family University

My Hero:My Grandmother

My Favorite Books:Little Blue Truck Goodnight, Goodnight Construction SiteThe Kissing HandBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Years Teaching:

13

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Kara YaromaSpeech Language Pathologist

Favorite Food/Snacks, Beverages:Thai food, vegetarian sushi Dark chocolate, hummus, chips, guacamoleCoconut water, watermelon kombucha, coffee

Favorite Quote:“Where you are right now does not limit what you can create.” -Joey Klein

Personal Motto: “You have the power to change your life at any given moment.”

Subject/Grade Level:Speech Language Pathology

Educational Background:B.S. East Stroudsburg UniversityM.S. East Stroudsburg University

My Favorite Books:Paranormal, Fantasy genre

My Favorite Movies:Grease, Dirty Dancing, Moulin Rouge

Years

Teaching:

13

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Karen ModesK-1 Autistic Support

Favorite BandThe Eagles

Favorite Sports TeamsPhillies, Eagles

Favorite Classic TV ShowsI Love Lucy, The Carol Burnett Show

Hobbies Playing sports

Favorite PlaceBermuda

Favorite FoodPizza, chocolate, shrimp, lobster, crab legs

Favorite Movies Miss Congeniality, Patch Adams

Years

Teaching:

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Ms. Wolverton

Subject/Grade Level: Instructional Support/4th Grade

Educational Background:Elementary Ed & Psychology BSMasters School Counseling from Rider U.

My Heroes::My parents, siblings, & Rachel Carson

My Favorite BooksDear Children of the Earth‘Twas the Night Before ThanksgivingTake a Hike, Teddy RooseveltABOVE ALL< BE KINDMOST GOOD, LEAST HARM

And any of the following books…

https://www.pinterest.com/hopalongrescue/humane-

education-reading-list-age-9-12

Favorite Snack: All fruits are nature’s candy

Favorite Quote:Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

Favorite Drink: Purple vegan smootthies

Personal Motto: So lovely it is when, through our daily actions, we can help creatures GREAT & small!