School Wide Initiatives
Harvest Festival 2022-2024
The Harvest Festival is by far one of my greatest career highlights. For two years, over 400 community members have attended a night full of completely free activities. Attached you will see our highlights and successful crowdfunding.
During the 2023-2024 school year we celebrated our second annual Harvest Festival. We were able to run workshops, distribute free books, and turkeys. Community members have grown to love and look forward to this event.
Instructional Spotlight of the Month
Initiating an instructional spotlight of the month was a coaching move that allowed me to share resources with all stakeholders while being able to boost morale. Having an instructional spotlight of the month is important because it allows educators to showcase key instructional moves, providing a platform for sharing best practices. By highlighting these strategies, other educators can observe high-skill work in action without the need to physically visit a classroom. This sharing of expertise promotes professional development, encourages the adoption of effective teaching methods, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement among educators.
School Wide Teams:
Spelling Bee Coordinator (2016-Present)
Founder of GSA: U.N.I.T.Y Club (Understanding our New Identities Through the Years ~ 2019-Present)
School Culture Committee
Strategize with administration and fellow educators on school wide improvement initiatives for optimal; student success, school wide socio-emotional well being, pedological best practices, community involvement, and teacher retention.
Additional School Community Involvement
Social Media Creator and Manager (Video and photo editing)
Title III After school Lead MLL Instructor
Honor/Roll Perfect Attendance celebration planning
Field day lead and planning committee
School wide English to Spanish document translator
NY Commission on Human Rights Peer Mediation Certification and program development
Big Brother Big Sister Peer Mentor Program
100th Day of School Celebration
Culturally Responsive School-Wide Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month