Here are the Delco Hi-Q teacher honors profiles
Jennifer Vintigni
SCHOOL » Padua Academy
SUBJECT » Spanish
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 15
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Exposing students to the many vibrant cultures of the Spanish speaking world. I hope to instill a love of language and culture and I enjoy hearing about how my former students continue their language learning in college, their jobs, or travel.
Kylee Holliday
Alexis I. duPont High School
SCHOOL »
SUBJECT » Social Studies (Financial Literacy, Civics and Economics)
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 15
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » When my students visit after graduating and tell me how important my class was to them; how they are applying that knowledge out in the real world. As an educator, this is all I can ask for.
Sarah Wosczyna
SCHOOL » Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center
SUBJECT » First Grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 16
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » I love continuing my education in order to build the capacity of the students I work with each day; trying a new strategy, learning from a colleague or student; or reading a book to support my curiosity which supports my students, too.
Lisa Harrison-Cobb
SCHOOL » Strath Haven Middle School
SUBJECT » Eighth grade physical science
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 27
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Being able to inspire and motivate students to be the very best version of themselves; seeing them relax and get excited about hands-on labs! When they leave eighth grade with a high level of confidences and a love of learning
I feel a great sense of accomplishment.
James Donahue
SCHOOL » Garrettford Elementary
SUBJECT » Fifth grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 22
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Providing a classroom atmosphere that is calm and welcoming to the point that students look forward to being there so that positive relationships can development; seeing my students happy in their relationships with their peers; seeing my students ace all of their tests.
Amanda Simiriglio
SCHOOL » Walnut Street Elementary
SUBJECT » English Language Arts
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 18
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Building community within the classroom and lasting relationships with students and colleagues.
Emily Stewart
SCHOOL » Upper Darby High School
SUBJECT » Biology and Anatomy/ Physiology
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 18
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » When I can facilitate discussions or provide activities that make student feel bigger than they are; when we dissect, they put on their PPE and immediately take a selfie to send to their family — they transform, and when they feel studious and professional, they always meet my expectations.
Katie McDermott
SCHOOL » Sharon Hill School
SUBJECT » First grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION »
7
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Seeing my students smile when they understand a topic and they are so proud of themselves.
Alex Saddic
SCHOOL » Furness High School
SUBJECT » World History, American
History
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 35
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Seeing smiles on the students’ faces when a skill is mastered.
Adrienne Fiscus
SCHOOL » Bethany Christian School
SUBJECT » Second grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 30
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Seeing my students grow in their confidence, learn to value each other, and ultimately become who they’re meant to be. Having a small part in their growth is an honor that I don’t take lightly.
Kelli Houpt
SCHOOL » Pocopson Elementary School
SUBJECT » First grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 33
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Building community in the first grade classroom, where we view each other as a family. The connections made allow all of us to look out for each other, build each other up and work together as a team.
Emily Gray
SCHOOL » Manoa Elementary
SUBJECT » Second grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION »
10
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » My greatest teaching satisfaction is being able to get to know my students on an individual level and then being able to watch them shine, both inside and outside of the classroom. I believe that seeing my students
being their confident and happy self is what brings me the most satisfaction as their teacher.
Hans Kalbach
SCHOOL » Media Elementary
SUBJECT » Fourth grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 23
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Igniting my students’ creativity; in teaching
them about their individual leaning styles they can harness their creativity in meaningful ways to learn and retain content; encouraging imaginative play and purposeful fun and silliness they might realize their learning potential.
Kathleen Pedano
SCHOOL » St. Bernadette
SUBJECT » Kindergarten
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 29
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Watching my students grow both academically and emotionally.
Janice Toomey
SCHOOL » NCCL School
SUBJECT » 2nd-4th grade writing, history and social studies; 3rd-8th grade drama
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 30
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Working with children and lighting and interest that they might not otherwise discover; following them as they grow into themselves; working with wonderful colleagues and learning from them.
Jamie Mozzone
SCHOOL » Great Valley High School
SUBJECT » AP Language and Composition, digital media communications, creative writing
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 23
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » When my students smile and when they tell me they discussed what we learned in class with their parents.
John Conte
SCHOOL » Interboro High School
SUBJECT » Physics
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 13
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Getting to do what I love; being a role model to my students; educating my students about the way the universe works.
Dina Schmidt
SCHOOL » Church Farm School
SUBJECT » Arts
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 22
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Working with students everyday, helping them see that they are artists, and helping them realize they are creative problem solvers.
Lauren Neuber
SCHOOL » Bethel Springs Elementary
SUBJECT » Fourth grade
YEARS IN EDUCATION » 21
GREATEST TEACHING SATISFACTION » Being able to work with an amazing team of educators and administrators to give our students the best experience possible.