Meet the Teacher

Erin Rafferty

1st Grade Teacher

erafferty@sjwca.org

Employed Since: 2020

Erin graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a BS in Early Childhood Education (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8). After completing her Pennsylvania teaching certification, Erin returned home to Brooklyn to complete her New York certification and begin her teaching career. This is her third year teaching at Saint Joseph the Worker and she is excited to meet the newest group of first graders! Erin has always wanted to become an educator after having such inspiring teachers throughout her life. She plans on pursuing her Masters in Special Education in the near future.

Erin is a life- long Bay Ridge resident. When she is not teaching, she enjoys traveling, cheering on the New York Yankees, and spending time with her friends and family.