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Grade 1
Ms. Brianna Boland
About the Teacher
Welcome to the first grade "Sunshine Class!" My name is Brianna Boland and I am excited for a fun-filled year ahead! I started teaching in 2010 as a Kindergarten teacher and now I've fallen in love with first grade! Each year I meet such kind, energetic, creative, and lovable children. I enjoy watching them grow and learn throughout the year. It is amazing to see their transformation from September to June!
I graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. I couldn’t WAIT to start teaching the following September and jumped right in! Four years later, I decided it was time to begin my Master’s degree in Reading at Montclair State University. I graduated in 2018, while teaching first grade, and I am always applying what I've learned with my current students. When I am not teaching or planning for our awesome first grade class, I enjoy reading, baking, concerts, traveling, relaxing on the beach, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends. We are going to have a wonderful year in first grade!
**Check out our classroom Instagram at mtes.first203!
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. Elementary and Special Education
East Stroudsburg University
M.A. Reading
Montclair State University
Certifications:
Elementary K-5
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Ms. Eugenia Mastrogiannakos
About the Teacher
Welcome to Miss Mastrogiannakos's First Grade Butterfly Class!
My name is Eugenia Mastrogiannakos and I have been teaching at Mendham Township Elementary since 2006. I have taught Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey, and a Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy Education from Walden University. I am certified to teach K-8 in New Jersey, and I continue to learn best teaching practices by participating in workshops offered at Columbia Teacher's College of New York.
My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment in which your child can succeed. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Mrs. Laura Porrovecchio
About the Teacher
Welcome to Mrs. Porrovecchio's 1st Grade Owls Class!
A little about me:
I have been teaching at MTES for over 15 years. I have taught 1st-4th grade, both general and special education.
I have two elementary age kids of my own who keep me busy outside of school. Our family loves vacationing in Disney World and rooting for the New York Mets!
About Our Classroom:
My goal as your child's teacher is to help your child love to learn! First grade is a year of growth in many areas including reading, writing, and math.
I also will promote a growth mindset in your child. I want children to feel comfortable with making mistakes, knowing they are a part of learning.
Please feel free to contact me at any time at lporrovecchio@mendhamtwp.org.
Our Homeroom App
I have created a classroom album called “Mrs. Porrovecchio’s Owl Class” where I'll be posting photos, videos and more. To join the album and get updates when new things are posted, click on this link:
https://gethomeroom.com/i/
Mrs. Tiffany Reed
About the Teacher
Hello and Welcome to
Mrs. Reed's 1st Grade Class Page...
Home of the Fantastic Frogs!!!
My Professional Background and Philosophy:
I hold a New Jersey Elementary School Teaching Certificate and BA in Psychology from The College of New Jersey. I've also earned a Master's Degree in Elementary Reading and Math. I have been teaching since 2000, and have taught in the Mendham Township School District since the Fall of 2002. Since joining the MTES community, I have taught kindergarten, first, and second grades. I especially love teaching first grade because the students are genuinely excited to come to class each day and are highly motivated to learn. My goal, as your child's educator, is for us to have so much fun in class each day that learning never really feels like work!
On a More Personal Note:
I have three amazing children, all of whom are students here at MTES. My husband and I believe so strongly in the Mendham Township School District that we made the decision to move our family here, so that our three kids could reap the benefits of all that the MTSD has to offer. It was one of the best decisions we've ever made, as our children are growing and flourishing under the guidance of MTSD's remarkable staff each and every day.
When I am not at school, I am guaranteed to be spending time with my family. We love to play games, attend sporting events, read, dance, take walks, and get together with friends. Our summers, weekends, and days off from school are always action-packed!
Each September, I look forward to meeting a new class of eager learners. I hope to someday meet and work with your child in the Fantastic Frog Class.
Thanks for stopping by!