Mrs. DeCosta's Web Site

About Me

The 1st thing you should know is that I really like lists:

1. This year will be my 28th year as a teacher at Triton, and I love my job.

2.  I grew up in Runnemede... a long time ago.

3. I went to Rowan University and have BA in English, a Secondary Ed. Cert., and a Theater Arts Cert. Books, baking, theater, dance, chocolate-- it's everything.

4. This year I am teaching Freshman Honors English and Senior Dystopian/Science Fiction Literature.  I'm so excited for all of it.

5.  I am the advisor NHS, Girls on Fire, Class of 2027, Student Voice, and I am also the Director of the Fall Production (see Extra Curricular tab for details).

6.  I have 2 kids (22 and 18), 1 sister (I'm the big sis), a husband (just had our 24th anniversary), and a bunny (she's literally as big as a puppy).

7. My philosophy on teaching is that it's not just about "English class" in B42-- the whole child is taken into account. I do my best to provide real world connections, develop a variety of skills, and cultivate interests all within a warm, safe, creative environment.