Mrs. Lamonaca's Kindergarten class 2022-2023

Hi, my name is Lorella Lamonaca and I'm excited to be your child's Kindergarten teacher this year. I have been an educator for the past 30 + years in both New York City and here in Scarsdale. I have spent the past 22 years at Edgewood Elementary School and am glad to be back at Quaker Ridge where I began my teaching career in Scarsdale as the first Teacher-in-Charge at Q.R.

In addition to being a classroom teacher, I co-facilitate a Reggio Emilia study group for the Scarsdale Teacher's Institute. I am an educational instructional specialist and have presented at conferences both nationally and internationally. Most recently, I led a weeklong study group to Reggio Emilia Italy where I Coordinated an International conference on Building community through a Reggio Inspired Approach.

During the summer months, I also facilitate staff development classes for teachers in Madrid, Spain Public School System. I have presented several times in Finland on Incorporating Digital Literacy in the early childhood classroom and at other national educational conferences.

I am the mother of three young men and enjoy spending time with my family both here and in Italy.

I look forward to working with your family this year.

With Gratitude,

Lorella Lamonaca