Hey Tritt Families! I am so excited to start this 2009-2010 school year, and I especially can't wait to meet all my new students and families! I look forward to getting to know my new students, and I thought you all might like to know a little about me. I moved down to Georgia about 11 years ago. I lived in East Cobb and I even went to Pope. After High School I went to Georgia State University, and started in the education program. During my two years in the education program I interned at six different schools in the Metro-Atlanta area, which gave me the opportunity to see a variety of schools, and gain experience from different educational settings. After I completed my internships, I began my student teaching in 2nd grade right here at Tritt. I graduated in December of 2006, substituted consistently at Tritt, and then spent the last three months of the school year supply teaching in a Kindergarten classroom. This school year will be my third official year as a teacher, but it will be my fourth year at Tritt (including my student teaching, subbing, and supply teaching). I have been working with Indie Smith ever since I began the supply job in Kindergarten. We love working together, and we are both excited to start another year together! I spent all 4 years at GSU as the starting goalkeeper for the Women's Division 1 soccer team. I am now "retired" from soccer, but still have a place for sports in my heart. I love mountain biking, hiking, camping, and being outside! I spent a few summers working as a counselor and a Unit Head at the Chattahoochee Nature Center's Camp Kingfisher. I love introducing nature to children, and hope to bring some of those ideas into the classroom. Can't wait to meet you all, and get our year started! See you soon, Ms. Pasquarelli