Lauren Boninfante-Homeroom Teacher I have had the honor of teaching at Woodmont since 2004. I began as the Spanish teacher. When I was an undergraduate at Gettysburg College I was an Elementary Education and Spanish Major. This allowed me to become certified to teach in the classroom at the K-5 level, and to also teach Spanish at the K-12 level. I then went on to receive my Masters in Counseling after realizing that a child's emotional and social development were just as important as his/her academic development. In addition to becoming certified as a School Counselor, I passed the National Counselor Examination in order to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have found this to be a very nice addition to my education since it has equipped me with many useful tools that I can incorporate into the classroom as I help my students to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. I love teaching and being able to do this at Woodmont has been a blessing! Debra Jarvie- Homeroom Teacher The day I told my dad I wanted to be a teacher, he had only one thing to say: “if this is what you really want, you need to be THAT TEACHER”. I strive every day to be the teacher who makes every child feel they are a star and can do anything. I communicate often and honestly with every parent. In my classroom, each child feels valued and supported. When the light goes on for a child, no one is more delighted than I am. Ongoing informal assessment keeps my focus on student growth. If you are passing by in the hallway, you may see a myriad of activities happening at the same time. Although our room is most often on the quiet side, you will hear chatter, laughter and quiet discussion. My vivid colored classroom is a diverse mix of specific direct instruction and inquiry based tasks. We have books of all kinds, collaborative groups and technology. Children work at desks, on the carpet, at tables, in rockers and even at a standing desk. Our family resides in Montville. My husband of many years and I have two magnificent children, a beautiful daughter who had made elementary special education her life’s mission and a son in middle school who is an avid baseball player. I find a calming peace at the ocean, love reading and lighthouses. We enjoy music and spending time together.
Lauren Boninfante-Homeroom Teacher I have had the honor of teaching at Woodmont since 2004. I began as the Spanish teacher. When I was an undergraduate at Gettysburg College I was an Elementary Education and Spanish Major. This allowed me to become certified to teach in the classroom at the K-5 level, and to also teach Spanish at the K-12 level. I then went on to receive my Masters in Counseling after realizing that a child's emotional and social development were just as important as his/her academic development. In addition to becoming certified as a School Counselor, I passed the National Counselor Examination in order to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have found this to be a very nice addition to my education since it has equipped me with many useful tools that I can incorporate into the classroom as I help my students to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. I love teaching and being able to do this at Woodmont has been a blessing! Debra Jarvie- Homeroom Teacher The day I told my dad I wanted to be a teacher, he had only one thing to say: “if this is what you really want, you need to be THAT TEACHER”. I strive every day to be the teacher who makes every child feel they are a star and can do anything. I communicate often and honestly with every parent. In my classroom, each child feels valued and supported. When the light goes on for a child, no one is more delighted than I am. Ongoing informal assessment keeps my focus on student growth. If you are passing by in the hallway, you may see a myriad of activities happening at the same time. Although our room is most often on the quiet side, you will hear chatter, laughter and quiet discussion. My vivid colored classroom is a diverse mix of specific direct instruction and inquiry based tasks. We have books of all kinds, collaborative groups and technology. Children work at desks, on the carpet, at tables, in rockers and even at a standing desk. Our family resides in Montville. My husband of many years and I have two magnificent children, a beautiful daughter who had made elementary special education her life’s mission and a son in middle school who is an avid baseball player. I find a calming peace at the ocean, love reading and lighthouses. We enjoy music and spending time together.
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