This will be Mrs. Choi’s first year teaching first grade! She previously taught Kindergarten, second, and fourth grade! She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Adult Organization Development from Temple University and with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Temple University as well. Mrs. Choi's goal as a teacher is to teach her students the foundational pieces they need to be successful in life, promote positivity, and the importance of never giving up and always trying your best. Mrs. Choi loves to travel with her husband. Together they have been to South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia! She also loves trying new foods, and spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Choi would recommend reading the book When Sophie Thinks She Can’t… by Molly Bang
Mrs. Choi would recommend reading the book When Sophie Thinks She Can’t… by Molly Bang
Miss Curran has been teaching first grade for four years. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood and Early Adolescent Education from Penn State University (We are!). Miss Curran's goal as a teacher is to guide her students in growing academically, socially, emotionally and physically to their maximum potential. She believes in having a classroom with student choice, student collaboration and flexibility. When she isn't teaching, she can be found reading, hiking or playing with her kitten.
Miss Curran would recommend reading the book Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry
Miss Curran would recommend reading the book Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry
Mrs. Doherty has been teaching at McKinley for 20 years. She previously taught fourth grade and Kindergarten. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. She has a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Gratz College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Doherty is married to her husband, Steven. They have two kids; Morgan (6) and Luke (1). The Doherty family is often at Fisher Park, Elmwood Park Zoo, MerryMead Farm, or Bluebell Country Club. She loves to read, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Doherty would recommend reading the book The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
Mrs. Doherty would recommend reading the book The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
Miss Holland has been teaching first grade for two years. She previously taught Kindergarten! She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood and Early Adolescent Education from Arcadia University. In the spring, she will be returning to Arcadia University to begin her Master's program for a Reading Specialist and English Language Development. Miss Holland's goal as a teacher is to teach her students to value their knowledge, have a growth mindset, and be a life long learner. She believes in building a classroom community and being as flexible and open-minded as necessary to reach and teach every student in her classroom.When she isn't teaching, she can be found traveling, learning something new or spending time with her friends and family.
Miss Holland would recommend reading the book Be A Maker by Katey Powes
Miss Holland would recommend reading the book Be A Maker by Katey Powes
Mrs. Jones has been teaching first grade for 6 years. She previously taught Fourth Grade and Third Grade at McKinley Elementary. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University and has a Master's Degree in Education from Gratz College. Mrs. Jones has three boys named Caleb, Ethan, and Sebastian. When she is not teaching, you can find Mrs. Jones out with her boys around the neighborhood at places like Target or Barnes and Noble.
Mrs. Jones would recommend reading the book Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary
Mrs. Jones would recommend reading the book Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary