Staff Updates
As we continue planning for the upcoming school year, we have a few staff notes to share:
Middle School Math
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Jennifer Starnick as our new 7th & 8th grade Advanced Math teacher. Ms. Starnick comes to us from the Coventry Public School system where she most recently taught 6th & 7th grade science at Nathan Hale Middle School. A graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, Ms. Starnick has two Master of Education degrees and is currently completing her state certification in math (already state certified in science). In addition to teaching in the classroom setting, Ms. Starnick is involved with the Coventry Lake waterski club, teaches at Dance Express in Tolland, and has actively participated with the Embrace Kids Foundation since her time at Rutgers. Ms. Starnick has three young children enrolled at Saint James School and is excited to be joining our middle school teaching team.
We would like to extend a very big thank you to Mrs. Powers for stepping in as our long-term substitute teacher this past year.
Elementary School Music Teacher
We are also pleased to welcome Mrs. Ann Marie Schrager as our new Elementary Music Teacher (grades K-5). Mrs. Schrager recently retired from teaching elementary education in Vernon and is excited to share her passion for music with our students at SJS. Mrs. Schrager has been an active member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta parish for many years, serving as church organist and, more recently, as a member of the St. Bridget/St. Bartholomew choir.
Pre-Kindergarten News
In other news, our Pre-Kindergarten Director, Mrs. Fitzgerald, has resigned in order to take a full-time position with the East Hartford Public Library (where she has been working summers for the past few years). As such, we are looking for a new Pre-Kindergarten Director for this upcoming school year. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them send a resume to Mrs. Zorger (candidates must have a degree in early childhood education to be considered).