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About The Teacher
Mrs. Fishbein resides in Park Ridge, New Jersey with her husband of 23 years and 4 children ranging in age from 14 to 21. She began her college education at St. John's University in New York, and after moving to New Jersey became a magna cum laude graduate of William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, specializing in Child Psychology. At the same time, she received her N-8 Teaching Certification studying under Dr. Anthony Coletta. She received her Masters of Education Degree in Literacy at Long Island University, which also awarded her a Reading Specialist Certificate in the state of New Jersey. In 2008, she received a post-masters certification as a Math Education Specialist from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mrs. Fishbein's list of honors includes Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society in Education, Alpha Epsilon Alpha Honor Society in Language Arts, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education,and Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology. She is also a member of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, International Reading Association, New Jersey Education Association and the National Education Association. Mrs. Fishbein's extensive experience includes working as a Preschool Teacher in Wayne and Park Ridge, New Jersey. She was a substitute teacher in Ho-Ho-Kus K-8 Public School with experience at every grade level. She then became a student teacher in first, second, and third grades in Flushing, New York, and Garfield, Fair Lawn, and Ho-Ho-Kus. Most recently, she taught fourth grade for 7 years at Haworth Public School, and is now teaching grades 6, 7, and 8 in their Middle School. Mrs. Fishbein is an avid long distance runner and a NYC Marathon Finisher. Don't forget to wave if you see her running by as you may see her training for a local race.

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Mission
I have found teaching has made me a better parent and parenting has made me a better teacher. My children are my biggest accomplishments and I am their biggest fan. It was within my own children's learning differences that I realized that if siblings could be so different in their learning styles then the students in my classroom, who are not related, will have even more differences. It made me understand that we must reach the individual needs of every student. I have developed a wide range of differentiation strategies over the years and have incorporated those strategies into various teaching methods. I facilitate learning by using authentic activities that relate to real-world tasks, so that when students see the purpose and meaning in the work they do, they understand why it is important to do it. My classroom is also learner centered in that the students are actively involved in the learning process by accepting such responsibilities as making choices, taking part in negotiating decisions regarding procedures and self-evaluation. This way the classroom environment is supportive and free from the risks that inhibit the honest expression that promotes learning. It is with this philosophy that I believe I can help children reach their full potential both emotionally and cognitively.