Clinton Township Newsletter

1 7 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 Round Valley School RVS Library News: Author Neil Gaiman advocates for libraries and says, "Libraries are our friends." Third graders starting at Round Valley school would concur. Here's how they described their library: "Outstanding, entertaining, a great place to read, where you get books, quiet, calm, fun and amazing, a place to learn, a great place to read!" We look forward to the library being a great resource for all of the students at RVS! At RVS we are Excited to Welcome our new Faculty! Megan McGregor: I am a Penn State graduate with a BA in Early Childhood Education. After graduating, I spent three years in Alexandria, Virginia teaching 4th grade. I recently moved back to Morris County and I am pursuing a master's degree in Special Education. In my spare time, I love reading, going to the beach, and traveling with friends. I am excited to continue my teaching career at Round Valley Elementary! Laura Lucchetto: Hello! I am excited to join Round Valley School as the STEM Teacher. I have been in education for over 12 years, starting out in Flemington, New Jersey. My career began as a full time, third grade teacher for 8 years. While teaching in the classroom I found one of my passions, technology. It was during this time that I began teaching myself more and more about how technology works and how I can utilize it to enhance the learning of the students I teach. Aside from evolving in the classroom, I began working outside of the classroom for a company called Eduscape. Working for Eduscape has allowed me to enjoy many opportunities teaching and coaching other teachers all across the United States, along with focus even more on devices and technology integration in the classroom. From doing this work I was inspired a few years ago to leave the classroom and begin a new chapter of my career as a Technology Integration Specialist. As a Technology Integration Specialist I have enjoyed many years of working collaboratively with staff and students, turning "I wishes" into realities; and sharing my passions with students, teachers, and families. I am looking forward to getting back into the classroom this year as a STEM teacher and beginning integration work with the students and teachers at Round Valley School. Kelly Gallagher: Hello, my name is Kelly Gallagher. I am the new Health and Physical Education Teacher at Round Valley. I am excited to begin my teaching career in the school district I grew up in. I graduated from Clinton Township Middle School, North Hunterdon High School, and then The College of New Jersey in 2018. I grew up playing soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and softball. I was lucky enough to continue my love of soccer through high school and into college. This past year I worked at a special education program and coached high school soccer and basketball. I am excited to continue my career in education, while bringing my love of sports and fitness to Round Valley. Anne Teitelbaum: I am very excited for the 2019-2020 at Round Valley School! I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself to you. As you know I am the new School Nurse at Round Valley School. After many years working in the clinical setting in the hospital, I wanted to pursue an area of nursing that would allow me to make a difference in the lives of young people. Students and Staff are always welcome to come into our office and hopefully I will get to know all of you. My door is always open and I encourage my students to call me Ms. Ann. I love living in Hunterdon County and you might see me around town with my little yorkie Luna. Clinton Township Middle School CTMS New Staff Biographies: We are delighted to welcome a number of new staff members to our CTMS Community, and we're very pleased that they chose to join the Clinton Township School District faculty. Mrs. Gagliano is ecstatic to be joining the Clinton Township Middle School team as a Seventh Grade English/Language Arts Teacher. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 1996 with a Masters in Education and a dual certification for teaching Special Education and Regular Education. She received her Master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook in 2000. She started her teaching career on Long Island, New York, but has also taught in Illinois, New Jersey, and North Carolina. She joins our middle school team with 23 years of experience and are excited to continue to strengthen our students' reading skills, while fostering their love of reading. Ms. Smith is very excited to be joining the Clinton Township Middle School family as a 6th Grade Special Education Teacher. She graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. During her time at Kutztown, she also completed a minor in psychology and the autism endorsement program. In addition to teaching, Ms. Smith is the head cheerleading coach at her alma mater, Belvidere High School. Ms. Smith is excited and eager to use her knowledge and skills to help change the lives of the wonderful students in Clinton Township Middle School! Ms. Rozembersky is super excited to be a part of CTMS as a Health and Physical Education Teacher! Ms. R graduated from William Paterson in 2015 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science/Teaching, and is currently attending Montclair State University to complete her Masters Degree in Exercise Science. Ms. R will be the Head Girls Soccer Coach for the Fall season, as well as Girls Basketball in the Winter and Girls Lacrosse in the Spring. Ms. R has had experience teaching all grade levels in multiple districts since graduating in 2015; Mount Olive ES and MS, Parsippany-Hills HS and Brooklawn MS, Bloomfield MS, and Hillsborough HS. Ms. R is super excited to begin a new journey here in Clinton Township and become part of the Clinton Township Middle School Family! Mrs. Domenic is very excited to be joining the Clinton Township Middle School as a School Nurse. She graduated from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business with a Bachelors of Science. After spending several years in the corporate setting, a personal experience led her to pursue a second career in Nursing. She attended JFK Muhlenberg Snyder School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. She has practiced in Pediatric Long Term Care as well as in a Pediatrician's office. She is completing her School Nurse Certification and Masters in Health Science at New Jersey City University. She has found great joy as a Nurse working with children in the school setting and can't wait to become a part of the Clinton Township Middle School Family! While not at school she enjoys family time with her husband, daughter, two sons, and her Chihuahua Coco. Clinton Township School District Mission Statement: The Clinton Township School District, in partnership with the community, achieves excellence for each child by ensuring a meaningful and challenging educational experience in a supportive environment; developing life-long learners who are responsible and productive citizens.

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