Degree Held: M.S. in Education ( Reading Concentration) N-6
Number Of Years Teaching at Annunciation: 9
Number Of Years Teaching in Catholic Schools: 14

I love teaching at a Catholic School because the kids are Great! Being with them is the best part of my day.

My Catholic teaching mission: To create a spiritual atmosphere in my classroom that enhances learning in a positive, individual and emotional environment.

Just as the Apostles were called to follow Jesus, my teaching is an extension of my Catholic Apostolate. I believe in a holistic learning environment and a strong emphasis on self-esteem. My responsibilities are to fulfill the needs of children entrusted in my care.

Professional Development:

American Lung Association Kids Care for Asthma Workshop/Certification
Exposure Control/Universal Precautions
Building Bridges * Social Studies Workshop of the Peace Corps
CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
Teaching 6+ Traits
Teaching Number Sense & Operations in Kindergarten
Online Resources for Elementary School Science Teachers
Using Metacognitive Strategies to Build Better Readers
Effective Strategies for Students with ADHD
NYS Energy Smart Students Program
Niagara Frontier Council of the International Reading Association
NYS Reading Association
 

Degree Held: B.S. In Education
Number Of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 11
Number Of Years Teaching 14
Taught 2 Years in the Pre-School at Annunciation

Pursuing Masters in Spring of 2007

I love teaching at Annunciation School for many reasons:

Just like the Apostles were formed through their day to day relationship with Jesus I appreciate the opportunity to awaken my students to a personal relationship with Jesus, by instilling a love of God in each child daily!

The families that attend Annunciation School are remarkable people.  It is with great pleasure to work together with parents who are dedicated to guaranteeing success for their children.

My Catholic Teaching Mission:

To create a Spiritual and Catholic environment where the children grow together in actions that befit disciples.  Learning takes place evolving the whole child while creating a solid foundation for the love of learning, thereby enabling each child to reach his/her full potential.

Professional Development:

Technology Summer Institute

CSLO Models Schools Workshop

Summer Institute of Technology

Motivating Today's Students

Kid Pix in the Classroom

Using Microsoft Office/Word in the Classroom

Reading Recovery - Summer Institute

Visual Learning with Inspiration

Math in My World Using Manipulatives

CPR-AED Training Certification

6 in 1 Writing Traits

Using the DANA in the Classroom

Using Literature in the Classroom
 

Degree Held: M.S. in Reading
 

Degree Held: M.S. in Education
Dual Certification: All exceptional education classes N-6
Number Of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 12
Number Of Years Teaching in Catholic Schools: 12
Total Number of Years Teaching: 34

“A Catholic school setting has allowed me to truly bring Jesus to each and every one of my students through example and instruction. I am most proud of my students as they prepare to receive Eucharist and I see the joy and love in them at that most special time of their lives.”

My Catholic Teaching Mission: - To be sensitive to the individual needs of my students and deliver instruction to them based on their given learning styles. To create a positive, loving atmosphere where the student feels free to work, share and express thoughts and ideas. To foster good moral and ethical conduct based on instruction and example.

My Catholic school years have enabled me to instill students with a good set of basic values through our Religion curriculum, discussion on relationships and shared values. My goal is to achieve all that they can be within their Catholic identity.

Professional Development:

CPR, AED and First Aid certification
NYS training certificate in Multiply Handicapped
Certificate of proficiency, Educational Technology Center, Rhode Island, Active Stimulation Programming

Workshops
Differentiated Instruction
Go Figure Math grades 3 & 4
Exposure Control / Universal Precautions Inservice
Reading Preparation for NYS Grades 3 & 8 Math Assessments
Go Figure Highlights – Math 3 & 4
Grammar in the ELA classroom
Effective Strategies for Students with ADHD
Energy Smart Student Workshop – The Need Project
Strategies that Work with At-Risk Students K-6
Classroom Confidential – Student Success through Teacher Empowerment – 12 Secrets of Great Teachers
Catechist Certification

 

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Degree Held: BA in Sociology SUNY Fredonia

15 Hours Course in Education At Aurora College, Aurora, Ill
Number Of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 16
Number Of Years Teaching in Catholic Schools: 16

Why I Love Teaching in a Catholic School:  Catholic schools make it a priority to introduce and incorporate faith in a loving God into all aspects of education.  I think this has a profound effect on the children's outlook on life and worldview.  They are recognized as unique individuals loved by God and instilled with a sense of purpose for their life.  Becuase of such strong family support, Catholic schools are actually a community working together to educate the whole child.

My Catholic Teaching Mission:

I want to teach children that whatever life throws their way they have a heavenly Father who cares for them.  I want to impart to children the confidence that with God's help, they can learn anything, accomplish anything and have a responsibility to develop all the talents  and gifts God has given them.  I want to instill in my students a concern for people around them and an assurance that they will be happiest when they serve others before themselves.

How do I see my teaching in a Catholic School my vocation:

God has gifted me with a strong faith which I am, like the prophet Jeremiah, unable to keep to myself!  I count it a joy and a privilege to share my faith with my students.  I have been blessed with the ability to communicate and organize so the Catholic classroom is where I feel called and gifted.

Professional Development:

Identification and reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Catechist Certification Level I, II & III

Implementing NYS Learning Standards -BOCES

High Expectations for All Students 4/2000

Creative Problem Solving 3/2000

Thinking Strategies 5/2000

Literature Circles 10/2000

Constructing Better Answers 3/2001

Strategies for Increasing Comprehension 3/2001

Building a Thoughtful Learning Community w/Habits of the Mind 11/2003

Reaching Reluctant Learners 4/2004

Grammar in the ELA Classroom 3/2003

Managing the Paperload in the ELA Classroom 12/2002

Science 5-8

Math 7,8

10 Week Mini Course

Degree Held: B. S. In Medical Technology
Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 14
Number of Years Teaching in Catholic Schools: 14

Why I Love Teaching in a Catholic School:

Teaching in a Catholic School allows me to share belief in God and morality with children.

My Catholic teaching Mission:

There are people all over the world who need spiritual awakening including our children.  This can be done in our Catholic school.

How do I see my teaching in a Catholic School my vocation:

Teaching in a Catholic School is a privilege that allows one to love and share their spiritual beliefs.  I believe this is what I have been called to do.

Professional Development:

AIMS Electricity Lab training

AIMS Magnetism Lab training

Mammal Kit training

Insect Kit training

Archaeology Kit training

Doable 4-8 math/Science/Technology

Use of Graphing Calculators in the classroom

Teaching Environments using the Buffalo Zoo

Using a PDA in the classroom

Certified in Adult/Infant/Child CPR

Certified in First Aid

Trained in correcting and administering NYS Science Test

Trained in correcting NYS Math

Course in implementing NYS Math Curriculum, 2005

Cathechist Certification I, II & III

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
 

Social Studies 5-8

Reading/Literature 8

10 Week Mini Course

Degree Held: M. S. in Education
Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 20
Number of Years Teaching in Catholic Schools: 27

Why I Love Teaching in a Catholic School:

Because it allows me to provide academics in a spiritual and communal environment.

My Catholic Teaching Mission:

Is to empower my students to fulfill their potential spiritually, academically and socially.

Teaching in a Catholic school is my vocation because I truly believe that Catholic education creates a strong foundation in the Catholic faith.  Providing that foundation is very important to me.

Professional Development:

Social Studies Curriculum

On Middle States Visiting Committees

Scoring of ELA -8 and SS 5&8

Archaeology Dig

Religion - Virtues

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for Annunciation School

Physical and Sexual Misconduct Seminars

Catechist Certification I, II & III

NYS Standards for Social Studies 5

Cross Curricular Connections: Writing in Language Arts and Social Studies

Political Cartoons

Use of the News in History

Media Use in the Classrrom

First AID and CPR-AED training

Remedial Math/Enrichment K-8

 Mrs. Laurie Josefiak

Degree Held: M.S. in Elementary Education Certified: N-6 Elementary 7-12 Math
Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 7
Number of Years Teaching In Catholic Schools: 13

I love teaching at a Catholic School because I love the respect the students show towards the teachers and classmates. I like the smaller size classes for better opportunity for individualized instruction. Also, students want to be at this school.

My Catholic teaching mission: My teaching mission has always been to present lessons in various ways so that all student learning levels can understand the material covered. Using manipulatives and real-life situations have satisfied this mission over the years.

I am a product of Catholic education 1-12. I have worked in the public school system both as a teacher and parent volunteer. Both situation*s goals are for the betterment of the pupil, but in the Catholic system there is a desire to teach the pupil physically as well as spiritually. This is my desire also and I am able to do this in a Catholic School with the support of both administration and parents.

Professional Development:

AED/CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
Various workshops in both education and religious education.
 

Degree Held: B. S. Tourism Administration
Provisional Teaching Certification
Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 4
 

Degree Held: B. S. Elementary Education
Provisional Teaching Certification
Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 2
 

Computer K- 8th

10 Week Mini Course

Degree Held: B.S. in Accounting

Number Of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 2

Degree Held: B. S. In Physical Education
Provisional Teaching Certification
Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 5
 

Number of Years Teaching At Annunciation: 2

Why I Love Teaching in a Catholic School:

Teachers have a huge influence on their students and I take that very seriously.  As a Catholic, I have a much greater responsibility.  I love that I can combine my love for Jesus with my love for music and then we have the opportunity to share that with students of all ages.

My Catholic Teaching Mission:  Jesus First - music second.  To use the gifts God has given me to create a positive learning experience for my students.  To help students make educated and positive choices about the kind of music they allow to influence themselves and their peers.

For me, teaching in a Catholic School is much more than a job, it's my Apostolate... or I wouldn't be here.  I jumped at the opportunity to leave my higher paying secular sales job to take on this mission of teaching and loving these young people.

Professional Development:  Covenant Players Covenant College

Courses include: leadership, public relations, acting, directing, stage production, music, planning and orchestrating workshops and individual lessons, office administration and spiritual development.

2002 - Adolescent Spirituality at CTK Seminar by Marilyn Kielbasa.

2005-2006 - Teacher support program - attended 2 of 3 workshops offered

Mrs. Charlotte Hudson -  PK3