Clinton Township Newsletter

1 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 0 ClintonTownship Middle School We were excited to welcome new and returning students and staff to CTMS for the 2020-21 school year! The Clinton Township Middle School motto of Community & Teamwork Motivate Success will continue to be our focus for building community spirit. W e h a v e a n u m b e r o f n e w s t a f f m e m b e r s t h i s y e a r a n d a r e d e l i g h t e d t o w e l c o m e t h e m t o o u r C l i n t o n T o w n s h i p M i d d l e S c h o o l f a m i l y . Ms. Rogers is excited to be joining the Clinton Township Middle School staff as a seventh grade special education teacher. She graduated from Centenary College in 2013 with a degree in Mathematics and three teaching certifications. She continued her education at Centenary University and graduated this past May with her Master's Degree in Educational Practice. She is entering her eighth year teaching and has previously taught at Hillsborough MS, Frelinghuysen MS, Eisenhower MS, and Morris Knolls High School. She is looking forward to a great school year and is excited to become part of the CTMS family. Mrs. Prebor is thrilled to be joining the Clinton Township Middle School family as a Literacy Support teacher for grades 6-8. She graduated from Montclair State University in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Family and Child Studies and a K-6 Concentration, in 2018 she graduated with her Master's in the Art of Teaching and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification. She has been with the Round Valley family since graduating and was a Literacy Support teacher for grades 3-5 and then a special education teacher in third grade. Mrs. Prebor is currently attending Centenary University working towards her Master's in Reading and ESL Certification. Mrs. Prebor looks forward to getting to know you all! Mrs. Fulse is thrilled to be joining the Clinton Township Middle School family as a 7th grade special education teacher. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. In 2012 she received her Masters in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from The University of Phoenix. Mrs. Fulse has also since earned her Special Education certificate from Rutgers University in 2018. Mrs. Fulse has taught at schools in Warren and Hunterdon counties. She is looking forward to the new and innovative ways of teaching students this year. Mrs Debra Schaible is one of the Literacy Teachers for grades 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. She will be working with Christine Wendell's students while she is on Maternity Leave. She is a graduate of Columbia University and a Teacher of English. Mrs. Schaible has been teaching in Hunterdon County, largely in the middle and high schools, for more than fifteen years and a private tutor for over 20 years. Both of her sons attended school in Clinton Township and graduated from North Hunterdon High School. Mrs. Schaible is always learning and looks to instill that love of learning and curiosity in all students. Round Valley School Robert Lovering: My name is Robert Lovering, I just graduated in June from Drexel University with my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. This year, I will be filling in for Mrs. Rivers' in 5th grade while she is on leave. I have worked in the Clinton Township School District for 8 years as a custodian and completed my student teaching in fourth grade last school year. When I am not in school, I enjoy spending time with my wife of five years, Allison, and our two beagles, Lilly and Carson. We currently live in Flemington, New Jersey. I also enjoy watching football (Go Eagles!), going on hikes, and riding my bike around the neighborhood. Susan Simonelli: My name is Susan Simonelli, and I'm excited to be back at Round Valley School as a Literacy Support Teacher this year. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from York College of Pennsylvania and my Teacher of the Handicapped Certification from Kean University. Last year, I worked at Round Valley School as a substitute teacher as well as a 5th Grade Leave Replacement Teacher. I live in Clinton Township with my husband, 4 children, and 2 dogs. Outside of school, my kids keep me very busy! We can usually be found going back and forth to sporting activities or dance classes. I love to read a good book, spend time with family and go to the beach. Jaclyn Rivas: My name is Jaclyn Rivas, and I will be teaching fourth grade at Round Valley School. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University in 2013. I also attended Centenary College from 2014 to 2016 where I studied elementary and special education. Last year, I worked at Spruce Run School as a Teacher Assistant and did a leave replacement in 5th grade at Round Valley School. I live in Easton, PA with my husband and two dogs. I enjoy reading, knitting, and taking care of my dogs. Margaret Loughman: My name is Maggie Loughman and I'm thrilled to be teaching 3rd grade at Round Valley School. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Delaware in 2010, followed by several years in social work and child advocacy (and an exciting summer on a dude ranch!). Working with children has always been a passion of mine, so I returned to school and got my teaching certification through Seton Hall University. Most recently, I taught 5th grade in Somerset County. I live in Annandale, NJ, and enjoy spending time with friends and family. In my free time, you can find me reading, exercising, playing music, or working on a crossword puzzle! Noel McCormick: I am so excited to join the Clinton Township School District team as the new music teacher at Round Valley School! I am a graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, and before this year was working in the South Brunswick School District. I am passionate about not only teaching music, but performing it as well, and am also an active professional singer- both as a soloist and choral singer. My husband is also a music teacher and singer, and is the choir director at Holmdel High School. When I am not teaching, lesson planning, or performing, I can be found baking, planning a Disney trip, or hanging out with our newly adopted orange cat Sonny! The Clinton Township Education Foundation has funded hundreds of innovative educational programs since 1998. Please feel free to contact us for more ways you can help! Visit the Foundation's website: www.ClintonTownshipFoundation.org and select DONATE. Thank you in advance!

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