New Staff/PSD at Governor Wolf
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Mrs. Randall - School Nurse |
My name is Mrs. Randall, and I am your
new school nurse at Governor Wolf. I am very excited to be working
at such a friendly school. The staff and parents have all been both
welcoming and supportive. I have been a Registered Nurse for 20 years
in the hospital and am looking forward to this new challenge. I received
my School Nurse Certification at Cedar Crest College. My husband and
I have lived in Bethlehem for 8 years with our 3 wonderful children
who all attend schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. I was
my daughter's Girl Scout leader for 7 years. I have been a Sunday
School teacher with my church for 4 years in the preschool/Kindergarten
room. In my free time I enjoy reading, swimming, and camping. I will
be in the health room every other Monday and every Wednesday. The
health room will be staffed by 2 very capable and knowledgeable health
assistants, Mrs. George and Mrs. Adams, on the days I am not there.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns
you may have about your child. I ask that you keep the health room
informed of any changes in your child's health status so that we may
work together to make this a great year at Governor Wolf. Please refer
to the Health Room link on the Governor Wolf website for important
information about when to keep your child home from school and for
information regarding medication administration at school. The link
will provide access to my email. Please check your child's backpack
for any communication from the health room and return forms promptly.
Again, I would like to thank you for the privalege of working with
your children this year. With continued staff and parent support,
I know this will be a very healthy and successful school year.
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Miss Berger |
My name is Monika Berger. I am currently a student at East Stroudsburg University, involved in the student teaching program. I grew up in the Lehigh Valley, attending school in the Nazareth School District. Upon graduating from Nazareth High School, I first attended Temple University. At Temple, I was a marketing major and wanted to pursue something in the competitive field of business. However, through a summer position at a nearby daycare, my path turned to education. Working with the children everyday, learning and teaching them was truly a rewarding experience. I learned various lessons that will help me to shape a positive teaching career. I am truly excited to continue my teaching journey. I have enjoyed working with children through summer camps, teaching snowboarding lessons, classroom interactions, and tutoring and mentoring students. I have enjoyed and appreciated every opportunity I have had with the students and staff of Governor Wolf Elementary, and I can only hope to continue my success surrounded by such wonderful individuals. |
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Miss Conti
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My name is Tanya Conti. I am working this semester with Miss Hollinger in her second grade classroom. I am from East Stroudsburg University and I am an Elementary Education major. I have a concentration in General Science. I was born and raised, and still currently reside, in Bethlehem. I am a Liberty High School graduate from 2005. GO CANES!!! When I have time away from school and work, I love to cozy up with a good Nicholas Sparks book and my little Chihuahua Lola! I am also very interested in astronomy, traveling (particularly to the beach), I love the Philadelphia Flyers and all kinds of music and movies! I am very excited about the upcoming weeks I will be spending at Governor Wolf! I hope to become an active member of the Governor Wolf community and give back as much to the students and faculty as they will be giving to me over these next few weeks! I can not wait teach interesting and engaging lessons to my second graders, and see how they grow into third graders by the end of my student teaching in the spring! |
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Ms. DeFrain |
Hello, my name is Sherri DeFrain. I am a senior elementary education major at East Stroudsburg University, with a concentration in reading. Reading is a favorite relaxing activity for me. This past summer I read approximately 25 books written for fourth to twelfth graders. The Governor Wolf School will provide me with insights into what a real school and classroom looks like and how to teach to each individual child. I am excited to be given the opportunity to extend my learning in Mrs. Donovan's third grade classroom. The children will be my most significant teachers! I look forward to the learning I will do while being a part of this incredible educational institution. In addition, I am the mother of two boys, ages 6
and 7, and they keep me very busy. After I became a mother, I realized
that I wanted to pursue my life long dream of teaching. I love the
transformation that takes place when a child realizes they can do
something they did not think they could. One of my favorite things
to say to my children is that "everything is hard until you
learn how to do it." This mantra has helped them relax when
learning a new concept or activity, and has helped give them the
patience to learn successfully. At ESU, I am the Vice President
of an Educational Honor Society called Kappa Delta Pi. It is with
great enthusiasm that I am part of such a wonderful organization
that will enhance my life as a teacher. I am looking forward to
this amazing year ahead of me! |
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Miss Fehnel |
My name is Taryn Fehnel, and I would like to take the time to introduce myself because I will be co-teaching in your school under the supervision of Mrs. Leon. I will be teaching in Mrs. Leon's fifth grade class every Wednesday and Thursday until mid December. Overall, I am a proud and ambitious senior Elementary Education major with a concentration in reading from East Stroudsburg University. Also at school, I am an officer for Kappa Delta Pi, the national honors society for education. I reside in Nazareth Pennsylvania with my parents and younger brother. I enjoy spending time with my family and close friends, traveling, and reading. Further, I am an extremely organized, compassionate, and goal driven individual. I hope to use these qualities during my time at Governor Wolf Elementary. While at Governor Wolf, I wish to build relationships with students, parents and guardians, Mrs. Leon, and many other school professionals in order to grow as a pre-service teacher. In addition, I hope to learn and create engaging lessons and activities to do in the classroom in order to motivate students to learn. Last, I hope to become a valued member of the Governor Wolf community. As far as I can remember, I always have
had the desire to become a teacher. In my eyes, a teaching career
is crucial to children and held in respect. I feel teachers are a
building block in every child's life. As a teacher I want to help
children prosper in anyway I can, and I want to inspire students to
love learning and feel comfortable in school. I feel honored to be
a new member at Governor Wolf. I believe Governor Wolf Elementary
School is the perfect atmosphere for me to learn and grow as a teacher. |
| Miss Kanusky (apprentice teacher in Mrs. Recine's class) |
My name is Alicia Kanusky, and I am an Elementary and Special Education student from East Stroudsburg University (ESU). I am an apprentice student participating in Mrs. Recine's Kindergarten classroom. Under the supervision of Mrs. Recine, I will be teaching lessons which are rich with hands-on activities and integrated with science, social studies, art, math, and reading. I am very honored and looking forward to working within the Governor Wolf Elementary School community. Governor Wolf holds the education of its student very high, and with that, I am egger to learn from the faculty and become involved in the school's activities. I am originally from the Lehigh Valley; a Wilson
Area High School Graduate. In my pastime, you'll be sure to find
me either spending time with my six year old nieces, or curled up
on the couch with a good book and my cat, Fonzy. I am a member of
the International Honors Society for Education Majors, Kappa Delta
Pi, at ESU. Also, I am certified in first aid and CPR. I have a
great amount of experience working with children of many ages and
many abilities. I gained experience working as a camp counselor,
gymnastics instructor, and cheerleading coach, as well as, volunteered
for the Special Olympics. My goals for the time I will spend in
the classroom are to build teacher-student relationships, apply
classroom management, and to keep learning interesting and engaging
for all the students. The gift of learning is one of the most precious
things you can give a child, and it is my dream to become a teacher
to pass on that gift each and every day. |
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Miss Schoen |
My name is Ashley Schoen and I am a
student teacher in Mrs. Castellani's third grade classroom. I am a
senior at East Stroudsburg University, and previously attended a technical
school in New Jersey for two years in their Child Related Careers
program. I grew up in Parsippany, NJ, where I graduated from Parsippany
High School. Through all of my school and work experiences, I have
always enjoyed working with children. Being a part of a child's learning
process is an amazing opportunity and honor. Since I have been at
Governor Wolf I have worked with so many great students and have learned
so much from the faculty. I am looking forward to the upcoming events
and time in the classroom at Governor Wolf and I know this is going
to be a great Fall semester!
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Miss Sheridan |
Hello! My name is Kristy Sheridan I
am a senior at East Stroudsburg University, my major is Elementary
and Special Education. Some of hobbies include, caring for my two
dogs, reading, and spending time outdoors. At ESU I am apart of the
Council for Exceptional Children and The Pennsylvania State Education
Association, which keeps me involved in community service such as
Special Olympics and tutoring students in the local community. I've
had experience with children working as teachers' aides and volunteering
as a cheerleading coach. Ever since I could remember I've always wanted
to be a teacher and I'm very excited to be teaching in Governor Wolf.
During my time in the classroom I will incorporate everything I have
learned from my courses at ESU and my past experiences to create an
effective, exciting and safe learning environment. I will follow the
guidance and advice of my host teacher, Mrs. Castellani, to develop
lessons that will help me grow as a pre-service teacher.
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