NAME:
Mrs. Karen Dibala
SCHOOL:
Horace Porter School
CLASS:
2nd grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
860-228-9493
I am Karen Dibala, one of the 2nd grade teachers. This is the start of
my 27th year at Porter. After teaching kindergarten for 26 years, I decided
to move on up last year. It has been an enriching experience working with my
terrific colleagues, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Zaglio.
You know you've been here a long time when your students' parents are
former students! Having 13 of my former kindergarten students is exciting.
The wonder of children keeps me going strong, as well as
the dedication of parents, staff, and community. I love my job teaching your
children and working with you.
Before teaching kindergarten, I taught first grade, second grade, third
grade, remedial reading, remedial math, gifted, and music. All of these
experiences have enriched my teaching.
My husband and I traveled to Ecuador again this summer to visit and travel
with our son, Ryan, who is a Peace Corps volunteer there for 2 years. It was
an amazing experience traveling through many diverse ecosystems as well as
spending time with his wonderful family, an indigenous Tsa'chila people who
shared their home and traditions with us. Our son is working with them to
preserve their beautiful rainforest and to develop tourism by building cabins.
We were able to plant seedlings in the rainforest where a lot of
deforestation has occurred. A site to view his indigeneous family:
Shuyuntschila.org.
I also was able to take care of my precious 2 year old grandson Aiden for
several days this summer. He has favorite books he always brings to me to
read, and he loves to sit at the piano and sing and play with me. His
favorite is watching the diggers at the construction site. Such a joy!
I look forward to learning about all my students and their families, and
reconnecting with former students and their families.
Each child should be excited about school and learning, and feel included in
a caring community where everyone is respectful while learning about the
tools, skills, and concepts necessary for success.
