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My Career As An Educator
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. -
My First Job
Began as a substitute teacher in the Newbergh City School System. -
Master's Degree
Received a Master's Degree from SUNY New Paltz. -
My First Tenure Position
I interviewed for this job August 30 and started work September 5 at PS/IS 187where I taught a group of 20 remediated 5th graders all subjects except science. A challenging year. -
Teaming
Began the first team in our school. A sixth grade of 150. Our team of 5 teachers ordered furnature, created a schedule, and aligned our curriculum. An awesome experience like no other. -
Administration
I was admitted into the administrators training program. An intense 2 years of study under the district Supperintendent. I had to take a two week leave during the last class to deliver my son. Oh, what an exciting time. -
Internship
I began my internship as a "grade advisor/dean". This position allowed me to have an abreviated teaching schedule and tend to the many duties of my internship. The most challenging assignment was testing. -
Leave
My daughter was born in November 1998. I resigned my postion from the New York City Public School System as of January 1, 1999. I spent the next year and a half at home with the kids...also challenging work. -
William Floyd School District
I interview with Mr. Mel Combs for a permanent substitute position at Woodhull Elementary, a 6th grade building. Began work in April...the toughest time of the year. -
Tenure Track at Floyd
I was hired to teach 6th grade science at Woodhull. I was placed on a four man team where we were to teach Reading and our assigned subject area. I was confident about reading but had NEVER taught science before. -
The NEW Middle School
William Floyd opened a NEW Middle school. I was transferred here from Woodhull. I taught here for the first time in LAB setting. So much room and I love it. -
Current Status
Currently I teach 6th grade science. I see 147 students per day. Additional to my reagular teaching schedule I facilitate our school's PBIS Team and am the Yearbook Advisor. I plan to retire from Floyd in about 10 years. So if you need to find me you know where...Life is Good. -
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Current Status
I am currently in my 12th year at William Floyd, 20th overall. I teach 6th grade science facilitate the PBIS committee and am the school yearbook advisor. My own children are in high school now and I plan to finish out my career right where I am. Life is Good!
