Hello! I'm Ms. Szarka, and I'm so excited to be your child's teacher! I bring with me 19 years of teaching experience, having worked in both general and special education in New York City schools. I started teaching Second Grade here at Willow Lane Elementary in August 2021, and it has been such a wonderful journey so far!

I am certified in both General Education (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8), and my mission is to create a fun, supportive classroom where every child feels encouraged to reach their full potential. I want all my students to embrace challenges, develop a growth mindset, and become the very best version of themselves.

In my classroom, you’ll find a positive, respectful environment where kids feel safe to take risks, collaborate with each other, and most importantly, have fun while learning!