Clinton Township Newsletter

1 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 3 W e lco m e ! RVS Welcomes Nicole Panos as a Fourth Grade teacher. Hi! My name is Nicole Panos and I am really looking forward to continuing my career at RVS in 4th grade! This is about my 18th year teaching, with all of my previous experience in Warren Township. I earned my bachelor's degree at Towson University in Education and my Master's degree from Walden University in Elementary Reading and Mathematics. As a member of this community, I have seen first hand how amazing the staff is and consider m y s e l f lucky to be a part of them. I know that while working together as a 4th grade team, we will deliver high quality education while still considering social-emotional growth. I strongly believe in creating SMART goals, and hope to teach my students to be reflective in their learning. But mostly, I am looking forward to working with the students and parents to create a comfortable learning environment where all students feel welcomed and challenged. CTMS Welcomes 7th and 8th Grade Special Education teacher David Milewski. Hello! My name is David Milewski. I am grateful for the opportunity to work at CTMS as a Special Education teacher providing in-class support in the 7th and 8th grades. This is my first year teaching at CTMS, but my 17th year of teaching overall. I graduated from Rutgers University where I studied History and Psychology. I hold teaching certificates in Special Education, Social Studies, and Elementary K-8 education. Inside the classroom I am committed to helping students broaden their knowledge, overcome obstacles, and reach their full potential. Outside the classroom I enjoy attending my daughter's softball games, fishing from my kayak, hiking, going on afternoon excursions with my family, and browsing local book stores while drinking coffee. I reside in Annandale with my wife, Rebecca, our daughter, Ava, along with two dogs and a rabbit. CTMS welcomes Nicholas McFarland as a Special Education/Physical Education teacher. Hello, my name is Nicholas McFarland and I am ecstatic to be joining the CTMS team. I'm going into my fourth year as a Special Education/Physical Education teacher. My goal is to provide my students with a safe and inclusive environment each and everyday. I enjoy assisting my students in understanding the importance of a positive mental and physical outlook on life. CTMS welcomes Melanie Gilbert as a Physical Education teacher. Hi! I'm Melanie Gilbert and I graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor of Science in K-12 Health and Physical Education. I previously taught in a New Jersey middle school for thirteen years. I enjoy a variety of sports, being active, anything outdoorsy and family time. I'm excited about being closer to home and teaching in the Clinton Township community! RVS Welcomes Meredith Tyers as a Third Grade teacher. Hello! My name is Meredith Tyers and I am so thrilled to be joining Round Valley School as a Third Grade teacher! This will be my seventeenth year of teaching, previously having taught in Somerset County for sixteen years. I graduated with my bachelors degree in elementary education and special education from Bloomsburg University. In my years of teaching, I have had the pleasure to work with many students in grades 1-4. I am so happy that my teaching journey has landed me here at Round Valley School! I am looking forward to being a part of such a wonderful school community and instilling a love of learning in my students! PMG Welcomes Jennifer Noone as an Art teacher. Hello! I am Jennifer Noone and I am excited to be joining the faculty at Patrick McGaheran as an art teacher. I graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a Bachelors of Arts in Art Education then went on to receive my Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art from American University. Since graduating, I have taught elementary art in Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania, as well as college art classes at Northern Virginia Community C o l l e g e and American University. In addition to my passion for teaching art, I love to make and exhibit my own artwork. Through all of my various experiences, I have learned that I enjoy working with young elementary students best. I live in Annandale with my husband and son and I am very enthusiastic about joining the Patrick McGaheran family! CTMS welcomes Vincent Leggio as an 8th Grade Science teacher. Hello, I am Vincent Leggio, a new 8th Grade Science teacher at CTMS. I am a graduate of Rider University with degrees in Education and Psychology. Prior to teaching at CTMS, I spent eight years teaching in Jersey City, and three years teaching Science in Maplewood, New Jersey. Every summer I travel the country teaching other teachers classroom management workshops with the program Responsive Classroom. I live in Clinton Township with my photographer wife Jenna, and our son, Luca. It is said that Teaching is the profession that makes all other professions possible. CTMS is thrilled to welcome these new teachers to our school family! CTMS welcomes Jennifer Taylor. Hello! My name is Jennifer Taylor and I am very excited to be joining the CTMS team this year and to be living back in New Jersey after fourteen years away. I attended American University for both my undergraduate and graduate degree. I majored in History and Studio Art while earning my Master's in Teaching. I lived in Washington, DC for seven years before moving to Bethesda, MD to continue my educational journey with teaching. This is my eighth year teaching with my experience extending from 6th grade through 12th and I'm very excited to have a wonderful curriculum where we learn about both world and US history! Your student may often hear about my dog, Little Bear, and all our adventures. We love hiking, swimming, and most outdoor activities that we can do together and with my nieces and nephews. I look forward to a wonderful year!

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