My name is Dawn Mancuso and I have worked at Voorheesville Elementary School for 26 years. I attended the College of Saint Rose for my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and also received my Master's Degree as a Literacy Specialist.
During my time here at Voorheesville, I was a reading specialist for a year and a half in the Learning Lab, I taught 4th grade and 5th grade for one year each, and then moved to 1st grade where I have been a first grade teacher for 22 years now!!!
I absolutely LOVE first grade!
When I am not at school, I love to spend time with my husband and our two grown children, and our two brand new grandchildren this year! I enjoy traveling with my friends and family, being outdoors, exercising,biking, and baking.
My Thoughts on Teaching
I believe that EVERY student has the opportunity to be successful. It doesn't matter what level they are on, we all can achieve success! One of the best ways to achieve that success is hard work by ALL of us! I use the analogy of the triangle. It has three sides!
I am really excited to use our new literacy program Wonders! I spent a great deal of time with my first grade teammates learning all about the program. We were trained over the summer and will have ongoing training throughout the school year.
The Learning Triangle
There are 3 of us working at achieving success. I am doing my part as your son/daughter's teacher, fulfilling their academic needs, the student is at school doing their best and putting forth great effort, and you are doing your part to support his or her education as well. SO, when the three of us are working really hard, your child will be successful.
If you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns, please don't hesitate to e mail me by clicking on the link below. I can also be reached at 765-2382 x582. Please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
However....... the fastest way of communicating with me is by e-mail. Please allow me at least 24 -48 hours to get back to you, but I am usually much faster.
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