Mrs. Keefe

Hello Grade 2 Families!

I am so excited to be learning with all of you this year! This year may be different than other school years, but we will still be able to share our favorite books, explore around the globe, create stories to share with our families, and be willing to try new things. We will be learning how to use tools like Google Classroom to make it easier to share your work with me. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have at jkeefe@hwrsd.org

Education & Experience

I received a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Education in 1998 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

I received a master's degree in Education with a focus on technology in 2001 from Lesley University (I actually completed my whole Masters online!)

I am licensed to teach Elementary grades 1-6, Social Studies 5-9, and Instructional Technology

I have teaching expertise in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. I have served as a classroom teacher and a Title I Reading Interventionist in the Wachusett District, have been a PreK-5 Instructional Coach and Technology Coach in Worcester, and the Elementary Curriculum Director here in HWRSD.

I also teach graduate courses in the School of Education at Worcester State University where we examine technology and literacy in the elementary classroom as well as Universal Design for Learning.

A Little About Me...

Favorite Color: green

Favorite Food: My mom's pumpkin bread

Favorite Drink: chai tea

Favorite Hobby: refinishing furniture

Favorite Animal: Hmm, both my cat (Tigerlily) and my dog (Goldie)

Favorite Snack: pretzels

Favorite Movie: Toy Story (any of them!)

Favorite Weekend Activity: Spending time with my husband and my kids Patrick, 18; Aidan, 17; Jack, 15; and Aislinn 12.

Ms. McCoy

Hello Grade 2 Families!

I am absolutely looking forward to working hard this school year alongside you and your student(s)! Despite the challenges and unknowns we are facing in current times, my goal is to ensure that students receive the best quality instruction in the a safe, comfortable environment where they can spread their wings and take risks without worry! Please know if you ever need to contact me always feel free! My email is kmccoy@hwrsd.org!

Education & Experience

I received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2006 from Westfield State College.

I received a master's degree in Elementary Education in 2010 from Western New England College.

I am licensed to teach Elementary grades 1-6.

I have teaching expertise in the grades 3, 4, and 5 for both Springfield Public Schools and HWRSD, and have been a K-5 Instructional Coach in Mathematics for four years (in both Springfield and HWRSD).

I worked as a Mathematics Ambassador for the Department of Education and Secondary Education in association with Worcester Polytechnic Institute where I worked alongside other mathematics teachers and coaches across the state to develop high quality instructional math tasks to be shared amongst educators across the nation.

A Little About Me...

Favorite Color: pink

Favorite Food: Mexican cuisine!

Favorite Drink: coffee

Favorite Hobby: working out

Favorite Animal: cat

Favorite Snack: trail mix (especially with cranberries!)

Favorite Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas

Favorite Weekend Activity: hanging out with my daughter, Emma!

Mr. Albano

Welcome Grade 2 Families!

I am very excited and happy to be working and learning with all of you this year! This year has been full of surprises and tricky situations but I know that if we work together we can successful and excellent learners. We will be using a lot more technology this year including Google Classroom and Zoom to help make this transition a little easier for you all. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly at malbano@hwrsd.org

Education & Experience

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Government & Politics in 2012 from Suffolk University in Boston, MA.

I am finishing up my Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education & Moderate to Severe Disabilities. I will complete my Master’s in May 2021.

I am licensed to teach Elementary 1-6 and Students w/ Moderate to Severe Disabilities preK-5

I have teaching expertise in middle and high school grade levels. This is my first experience at the elementary level. I have served as a classroom teacher and paraprofessional in the Springfield Public Schools system and a classroom paraprofessional here in HWRSD.

A little About Me…

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Drink: Diet Coke

Favorite Hobby: Baseball

Favorite Animal: My dog, Chewy Solo

Favorite Snack: Popcorn

Favorite Movie: Star Wars…. all of them

Favorite Weekend Activity: Umpiring little league baseball games

Mrs. Feeney

Hello Grade 2 Families!

I am so excited to be working with the hybrid students on their remote days. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have at sfeeney@hwrsd.org

Education & Experience

I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education & History in 2015 from Worcester State University.

I received a Master's Degree in Education in 2017 from Worcester State University.

I have a teaching license for Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 2) and am working on obtaining an Elementary Teaching License (Grades 1-6).

I have teaching experience in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. I have served as a classroom teacher and a Title I teacher and have worked for Gardner Public Schools and Holyoke Public Schools.

A Little About Me...

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Chicken

Favorite Drink: Coffee

Favorite Hobby: Reading and spending time outside

Favorite Animal: Otters and bunnies

Favorite Snack: Popcorn

Favorite Movie: Disney movies

Favorite Weekend Activity: Spending time with my family - especially my one year old daughter, Braelynn!

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