Kaitlyn Chirico began her teaching career in 2010, and has taught in a plethora of settings and grade-levels. She became part of the North Colonie community in 2016, having taught fifth and first grade at Southgate Elementary, and later joining Blue Creek as a fifth grade English Language Arts teacher.

Developing students' reading and writing skills has always been one of Kaitlyn's truest passions as an educator. She has a master's degree in Literacy B-12 and a teaching degree in Elementary Education.

The Humanities Center will be a space for students to explore the art of storytelling and its impact on people and societies, dating back to as early as the ancient civilizations. Students will be inspired to develop and share their own stories using the variety of mediums and technologies available to them in the Humanities lab such as: screen writing, podcasting, interview simulations, and more. As students create their narratives, they will learn how powerful a role storytelling plays in cultivating human connection, building empathy, and developing acceptance of other human beings.