Sarah Rookwood
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Position/Title: General Education Teacher Grade 3 and UFT Chapter Leader
Name of School: P.S. 343 Peck Slip School
DBN: 02M343
Superintendent: Bonnie LaBoy
Personal Statement: As a classroom teacher I strive to create a nurturing yet challenging environment for all students. I believe that every student is intelligent and kind at their core, arriving in the world with a unique set of strengths and difficulties. It is my job as a teacher to help them know and learn from their difficulties while enhancing their strengths. Over the past three years I have also worked as a UFT Chapter Leader and sought to improve the community of our school and support all members of the staff. I graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Anthropology and Childhood Education and went on to complete my Masters at Bank Street College.
Ages/Grades of students: 3rd Grade; Ages 8-9
Number of years in school: 6 years
Years in education: 7 years