School and Community Involvement

Through my years at PS 97Q, I have been involved in a variety of school activities. I have served as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, working to promote the concept of "knowing students well" and the incorporation of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE). I have also been a member of the Building Response Team and the Crisis Team. Upon being hired as a new teacher in the summer of 2017, I attended the Algebra for All Summer Institute, as well as the Professional Development Series throughout the school year. I have served as the fifth grade representative for Teacher's College Professional Development in the areas of Reading and Writing. This spring, I participated in the Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) training in order to further my learning as a special educator. I have strived to improve my teaching practices through outside channels, participating in professional development opportunities through TEQ and ASPDP, and achieving my +30. I have had the privilege of working the BOOST morning programs for both ELA and Mathematics to help fourth and fifth grade students reach their academic goals. As a member of the fifth grade team, I have helped to plan our graduation ceremony, awards ceremony, senior trip, and yearbook. Fundraising for our school and fifth grade end-of-year activities has been a passion of mine. Some of the fundraising activities I spearheaded or collaborated on are the Popcornopolis Sale, Smencils Fundraisers, Build-your-own Teddy Bear Event, School Spirit PS 97 Pop-Socket Fundraiser, Little Caesar's Pizza Sale, and Miss Chocolate Fundraisers. I am proud to have served as a New Teacher Mentor from March 2020-June 2020. I take great pride in being a member of the PS 97Q community. I look forward to continuing my involvement in our school community at PS 97Q.

Certificates

Professional Development Presentations

Literably Reading Assessment Program

As we made the transition to remote and blended learning, our teachers needed a more efficient way to digitally assess student growth in reading. I worked to coordinate the implementation of the Literably Reading Assessment Program for grades 3-5.

Literably Getting Started

Morelli PS 97Q. Onboarding Call.10_26_20

PS 97 Q Renewal Check-in call 3.19.21.pdf

Calendly to Schedule Student Led Conferences

Our Spring Conferences were Student-Led. Families were able to schedule conference times using Calendly.

Calendly Presentation

Parent Workshops and Communications

Respect for All Week 2021 Kick-off: The Bad Seed

Parents and children were invited to a virtual workshop. The Bad Seed was read aloud and we discussed having a growth mindset. Extension activities were emailed to all families to continue the discussion with their children at home. Families also received a copy of the text and a bag of sunflower seeds!

The Bad Seed Parent Workshop

Fifth Grade Parent Sessions

During my years at PS 97Q, I have collaborated with the fifth grade teachers to host Parent Information Sessions regarding End-of-Year activities for fifth grade. I have worked closely with fifth grade families to form a Parent Committee. Family communication and collaboration are cornerstones of building relationships with the families in our school community. Attached are some of the communications I have shared through the years.

Parent Communication