Amity Teen Teaching 20062007

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Amity Teen Teaching2006-2007
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Amity High School John S. Martinez School
Frienship
Partnership
Caring
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2 Schools Working Together
Principal Ed Goldstone
Principal Sequella Coleman
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Contacts

• Amity High School Ina Malloy
• John S. Martinez School Mia Edmonds-Duff

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How Students Join

• Students sign up during Club Day in early Fall
• Students must submit a 1 page typed 250 word
  essay on why they want to become a teacher and
  what type of teacher they are interested in
  becoming

• Students do research on lessons assigned by Mrs.
  Malloy in-between monthly meetings

• Students may solicit their own host/teacher if
  independent mentoring is desired

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What to Expect

• Behavioral expectations are established

• Rules for attendance on trips are established

• Elected officers discuss past years
  accomplishments

• The Announcement board is located in the hallway
  next to the elevator and is adorned with upcoming
  meeting dates and decorations are changed each
  month
• Website New for 2007

www.amityregion5.org/imalloy/???
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Previous Years

• During our first 8 years we were invited to visit
  our mentor schools on a once a year basis.
• For this reason I solicited multiple school from
  different demographic areas
• Our year consisted of 3-4 trips annually
• Most of the learning was during our follow-up
  discussions at Amity

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Previous Years Transportation Goals

• With the absence of formal funding for our new
  partnership, we have had to consider alternatives
  to school bus transportation.
• Dr. Goldstone offered to allow us monthly visits
  but he was unable to secure bus funding. My subs
  were covered but not our transportation.
• The students stepped up to the plate and drove to
  the field trip following me perfectly. Our
  caravan traveled together on the way there and
  back.
• Our hope is to secure some kind of partial
  funding for bus transportation for the beginning
  of the school year when less students drive their
  own cars.

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This Years Transportation

• Unlike those previous years on the previous
  slides, this year there was funding for our
  partnership and we were able to get a bus monthly
• Even though cars may have been more fun and
  comfortable, I would always worry every time our
  caravan got separated
• The bus made it a lot less stressful for me, as I
  knew where everyone was at all times and that
  everyone was safe
• We thank Dr. Goldstone for getting us funding for
  the bus this year. It is greatly appreciated

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Teen Teachers 2006-7

• Aleisha Zawadski Sophomore
• Maddy Bortner Sophomore
• Courtney Greenbaum Sophomore
• Melody Hahm Sophomore
• Julia Kernan Sophomore
• Joshua Shin Sophomore
• Eleni Waskiewicz Sophomore
• Alyssa Cretella Freshmen
• Sarah Chadbourne Freshmen

• Rebecca Benichak Senior
• Lauren Denis Senior
• Suzie Griffith Senior
• Catherine Mazabuffi Senior
• Miriam Iftikhar Senior
• Elisabeth Muller Senior
• Garrity Thompson Senior
• Nick Abrola Junior
• Jessica Hallock Junior
• Laura Harsche Junior
• Stefan Keller Junior
• Michelle McDermott Junior

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In Front of John S. Martinez School
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• Laura Harsche
• Kindergarten
• Mrs. Shepard

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My Thoughts.

• Through Teen Teaching I have learned a lot. Like
  how to connect with the kids and motivate them to
  want to learn. It is an amazing feeling when you
  realize you have made a difference in a child's
  life. What I enjoyed the most was watching the
  kids get excited about learning some thing new. I
  will never forget this amazing experience. 
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                                            -Laura
  H.-

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• Nick Abriola
• 1st Grade
• Mrs.Blakeney

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My Thoughts.

• Teen Teaching has taught me many things this
  year. I have learned how to better cooperate
  with young children. I better understand how
  these kids communicate with each other and their
  teachers. Most of all, I have gotten a strong
  sense of what its like to be a teacher. Ive
  learned what a huge responsibility it is and how
  rewarding being a teacher can be because of the
  children. Teen teaching has been an enlightening
  experience and something I will continue to learn
  from.Nick Abriola

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• Melody Hahm
• Kindergarten
• Ms. Candelaria

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My Thoughts.

• Teen teaching is a great program. Being able to
  interact with younger children and to be given
  the opportunity to learn from qualified teachers
  is a wonderful experience that I cherish. Every
  visit to John S. Martinez, I come back with
  newfound knowledge or a memory that I will
  remember forever. This year I was in a bilingual
  class that spoke both Spanish and English, which
  was interesting and amazing to be a part of. Next
  year, I know that there is a lot in store for me
  and I cannot wait! . Melody Hahm

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Jessica Hallock 1st Grade Ms. Carrion
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My Thoughts

•   This experience was better than i could have
  hoped for. The teachers and students were so
  welcoming and made my time there even more
  enjoyable. I learned so much within the short
  time given to us and spending time in a real
  classroom situation made it  clear that this
  profession is what i want to do with my
  lifeJessica Hallock

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• Eleni Waskiewicz
• Ms. Coady
• 5th Grade

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My Thoughts

• I had a lot of fun this year in teen teaching. I
  got to meet a lot of great kids and I learned a
  lot from my teacher at John S. Martinez School in
  New Haven. I really enjoyed getting to know all
  the kids in my class, and having them get to know
  me as well. This whole experience has definitely
  opened my eyes to a greater world of teaching,
  and has made me want to become a teacher even
  more!
• Eleni Waskiewicz

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• Julia Kernan
• Ms. Ferena
• 2nd Grade

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My Thoughts.

• I have really enjoyed participating in the
  Teen-Teaching program this year.  Every month I
  looked forward to our trip to John S. Martinez
  School.  Teen-Teaching has opened my eyes to the
  ups and downs of teaching, and it has been a
  memorable and gratifying experienceJulia Kernan

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• Stefan Keller
• 4th Grade
• Mrs. Hoffman

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My Thoughts.

• The teen teaching program was one of the best
  things I have ever done. It was great to come in
  and see how excited the kids were to see me and I
  could not help but be full of joy and excitement
  too. I learned so much from my teacher and I know
  that I will keep what I learned with me to help
  me in college and beyond. .Stefan Keller

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Senior

• Elisabeth Muller
• Mr. Cucolo
• 6th Grade

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My Thoughts

• Through Teen Teaching, I have been able to
  learn about what it takes to be an effective
  teacher. I had a wonderful experience working
  with the students in my class and watching them
  grow throughout the year. Teen Teaching gave me
  the opportunity to work with students on an
  individual basis as well as to learn skills that
  will prove to be invaluable as I work towards
  becoming a teacher. Overall, my experience in the
  classroom was both beneficial and enjoyable.
  Elisabeth Muller

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• Maddy Bortner
• 5th grade
• Mrs. Naclerio

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• Catherine Mazzabufi
• 2nd Grade
• Ms. Gwiazda

Senior
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My Thoughts..

• Amity Teen Teaching has been a very rewarding
  experience. For the past two years I have been
  able to watch classes firsthand. My favorite part
  was the ability to be active within the class.
  Whether it was reading to the children or
  teaching them how to spell, I became an important
  person in their lives. As I move on I will
  remember this experience and use the knowledge I
  have gained to help me in the future.
  .Catherine Mazabuffi

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Courtney Greenbaum 3rd Grade Goodrice
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My Thoughts..

• My experience in teen teaching has helped me
  develop and mature. Over time Ive grown to love
  and understand the children at John S. Martinez
  High School. My patience and acceptance of all
  children has grown as they asked for comfort. The
  way that one is disciplined affects his/her
  actions. This was shown as I watched children get
  reprimanded. I learned to be stern while having
  good intentions. From my first year at teen
  teaching I have become a better person.Courtney
  Greenbaum

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• Rebecca Benichak
• 3rd Grade
• Ms. Black

Senior
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My Thoughts.

• I have been a part of the Teen Teaching Club
  since I was in tenth grade. Even then I knew I
  wanted to be a teacher, so I stayed committed to
  Teen Teaching. This club has given me the
  opportunity to observe and assist in the 1st and
  3rd grade classrooms in an urban setting. It has
  given me the diversity as well as the preparation
  I need to be a successful teacher. I very much
  enjoyed the Teen Teaching experience and I would
  recommend it to anyone interested in a teaching
  career. ..Becca Benichak

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Alyssa Cretella 3rd Grade Ms. Bryan
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My Thoughts.

• This was my first year of teen teaching. In the
  beginning I didnt know what to expect. I didnt
  know how the kids were going to act or what would
  happen. Every time I walked into the room in the
  morning to when I left in the afternoon, it was
  enjoyable. I had so much fun working with the
  kids and helping them with whatever they needed
  help with. The teacher, Miss. Bryan, was very
  nice and I was very lucky to have her as a mentor
  teacher. All I can say was that this year of Teen
  teaching was so much fun and I had a blast. I
  learned a lot from making lesson plans to working
  with the students. This is something I will
  definitely do next year Alyssa Cretella

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• Miriam Iftikhar
• 6th grade
• Ms. LaBanca

Senior
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My thoughts

• Teaching is a really rewarding field, just seeing
  the happy faces of the students really brightens
  my day. I have had so much fun going on field
  trips to Jose S Martinez and actually planning
  lessons that I could one day teach. And these
  past 2 years have been very informative and
  enriching. I want to thank Mrs. Malloy for making
  all of this possible.  Good luck to everyone next
  year and have fun!............Miriam Iftikar
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Garrity Thompson Kindergarten Ms. Taber
Senior
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My Thoughts..

• This was a great exprience for me. I was able to
  get a glimpse of what my days might be like when
  I become a teacher. The program reassured me that
  I really want to become an elementary school
  teacher. I mostly enjoyed being able to interact
  with the kids. They were a great group and I
  really enjoyed my time.

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Sarah Chadbourne 1st Grade Mrs. Valera
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My Thoughts..

• My experience in Teen Teaching has been really
  fun. I have learned so much from Mr. Puerta and
  Mrs. Mitchell. I appreciate being able to be
  apart of this club. This has been such a
  rewarding experience, and I plan to do it again,
  and hopefully I will get another great teacher
  like Mr. Puerta and Mrs. Mitchell. Thank you to
  everyone.

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Lauren Denis Kindergarten Ms. Carroll-Koch
Senior
Co-President
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My Thoughts.

• My experience with Teen Teaching over the past
  two years has been very rewarding. I enjoy seeing
  the kids' enthusiasm when I am in the classroom.
  The teachers I have worked with have all been
  supportive and encouraging. It has been a great
  opportunity that I was able to learn a lot from.
  ..Lauren Denis

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• Michelle McDermott
• 4th grade
• Mrs. Beardsley

• Co-President

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My Thoughts

• I have been in Amity Teen Teaching for three
  years, and each year is a new adventure. In my
  freshman year, ATT only went on a three field
  trips to local elementary schools. Within the
  next two years, the club completely transformed
  and went on at least one field trip per month to
  private New Haven Elementary schools. It was
  great working with the different types of kids
  and being able to see how they change from month
  to month. Some of the lessons learned from first
  hand experience goes beyond what you can read
  from any book. -- Michelle McDermott

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• Joshua Shin
• Ms. Goubourn
• 5th grade

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My Thoughts..

• The Amity Teen Teaching experience has been
  great. Ive learned a lot of different teaching
  techniques that might come in handy in the
  future. My teacher, Ms. Goubourn was so kind and
  allowed me to take control of her class. I was
  able to experience what teachers go through
  everyday and I must say, its not easy. The
  children were amazing. They were very helpful to
  my experience because sometimes, they too would
  point out things that I might have missed or just
  done wrong. The hardest part about Teen Teaching
  was getting the courage to go up to the class and
  speak to the students but the children made it
  easier and more exciting. Amity Teen Teaching has
  been really helpful and has given me a new
  perspective of the education career.

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Trip to Peabody Museum
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Next Year's Officers
Co-Presidents Courtney Greenbaum Melody
Hahm Vice Presidents of Communication Julia
Kernan Maddy Bortner  
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Amity High School John S. Martinez School
Frienship
Partnership
Caring