Which Teacher?
These teachers are known to welcoming students to the "big school" for the first time.
Who are Mrs. Bourdouris and Mrs. Ettinger?
This order founded Saint Joseph Hill Academy.
Who are the Daughters of Divine Charity?
Teachers often use this desk item to mark up student work with comments, corrections, or encouragements.
What is a red pen?
Teachers can’t start their day without this caffeinated beverage, which they rely on to power through long grading sessions and early mornings.
What is coffee/tea?
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What is "eyes on me?"
Known for their detailed and challenging math problems, this teacher is the go-to person for all things algebra and calculus.
Who is Mrs. Catella?
This is when the school was founded.
When is 1919?
This object, usually small and often colorful, is used by teachers to organize their lesson plans, notes, or important reminders.
What are sticky notes?
Teachers love when students bring these around to them when it's a student's birthday.
Teachers commonly use this term when they are asking students to pause and think about their answer with another student, often following a question.
What is "think-pair-share?"
These teachers prepare their students for First Holy Communion.
Who are Mrs. Balkan and Mrs. LaPreta?
This nun previously prepared students for First Holy Communion at Saint Joseph Hill Academy.
Who is Sister Lawrence?
This item, often found in a teacher’s desk drawer, is essential for quick fixes to ripped papers or documents.
What is tape?
After a long day, some teachers unwind by watching this, a popular activity that involves streaming their favorite TV shows or movies.
What is binge-watching?
This acronym stands for the type of learning environment where students with disabilities receive special accommodations or support.
What is IEP?
These teachers welcome students to junior high for the first time.
Mr. Chierchio, Mr. Erickson, and Ms. Mistretta
This saint is the patron of Saint Joseph Hill Academy.
Who is Saint Joseph?
This small item is a common feature on teachers' desks to help students know where to leave their completed assignments or graded work.
What is a turn-in bin?
These are given to teachers for a variety of school events so that they can match each other.
What is a TShirt?
This acronym refers to a teacher program aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge in teaching.
What is PD?
This teacher is known for having a rubber chicken.
Who is Mr. Chierchio
The school's motto, which emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth, can be translated as "the highest good."
What is Summum Bonum
This item, often hidden in the back of a teacher’s desk, is used to remove marks from whiteboards.
What is an eraser?
Teachers (specifically elementary teachers) love to keep a collection of these in their desk to reward students for good behavior, often given out as positive reinforcement.
What are stickers?
This acronym refers to the curriculum design method that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, often through project-based learning.
What is PBL?