NAME:
Mrs. Lauro
SCHOOL:
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
CLASS:
2nd Grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
(845)878-3211
This is my 20th year as a teacher, and sixth year as a Second Grade Teacher.
In the past I have taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, Early Intervention-
reading, and now 2nd grade, and I have loved every minute of it!
I hold a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of New
Rochelle. I am permanently certified by NYS to teach Nursery—6th grade. I
have been trained to teach reading and writing through Teachers College at
Columbia University and LitLife, a nationally known literacy development
organization.
Like many of our families, I did not grow up in this area. I am
a "transplant" from New Rochelle, NY. I moved to Patterson 27years ago when
I married my husband, Richard, his three children, and their three cats.
I enjoy reading, gardening, travel, history, riding my bike, and antiquing.
It is a privilege for me to be your child's second grade teacher. My mission
for the class is first and foremost to build a respectful and caring
community of learners. With this in place all children can feel safe and
welcome as learners. When a child feels safe as a learner he or she is free
to take a chance and grow as a learner and increase self-confidence. The
ultimate goal is that your child will love learning, love school, feel free
to be curious, and confident that he or she can figure things out.
I love learning and the interaction that takes place between student and
teacher. I hope your child will too!