Mrs. Choinski's bio....

• This is my 33rd year of teaching.  I graduted from DCC, SUNY Plattsburgh, and SUNY New Paltz.  
• Family ~ my husband Mark & my son Mitchell,  I have one sister, her name is Bobbie.  She is mentally retarded and lives in a group home in Kingston.  She is obsessed with Dunkin Donuts iced coffee!!  My sister inspired me to become a Special Education teacher.  My parents are retired and live in Las Vegas and my husband's family is originally from Poland.  His Mom taught me how to make homemade pierogis and I know how to say a few things in Polish!
• Mitchell graduated from SUNY Oneonta.  He went to Hyde Park schools and graduated from FDR in 2017.  Mitchell played school sports (basketball, football, & baseball) and CYO basketball.  When he was a senior, his baseball team was the first to ever win a MHAL Championship - Mr. Van Zandt was very excited!!  He also played travel baseball so we spent lots of summers going all over the East Coast for his games.  I don't know how anyone can play baseball in Florida - it is so hot & humid!
• I love watching sports and going to games; baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf...  
• Hobbies include cooking, baking, riding my bicycle, traveling (especially to the beach), going to the movies, spending time with my friends, reading, & singing in the car really loud!
• Favorite foods include coffee, chocolate, and anything pumpkin!!
• General Rules & Mottos:
  • there is no stupid question
  • if you need help, ask 
  • be kinder than necessary
  • everyone has a story
  • progress not perfection
  • don't lie
  • humor, smiles, and laughter make life happier
• Goals:
  • to help students find success
  • to have a great rapport with students and their families
  • learn to make rugalah and more authentic Polish food
  • not eat so much Halloween candy this year