Response to Intervention Specialist -Mrs. Joyce Schuler
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Getting to Know Me . . .
I live in Farmingdale with my husband of 30 years, and my son, who attends Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, attending hockey games, and traveling. My two favorite things are being at the beach and reading a good book. Both together...HEAVEN!!
I have been teaching for over 30 years. In 1986, I began teaching in the Diocese of Brooklyn and transferred to the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1996.
I have been teaching at St. William’s since 2006, in both third and fourth grades. During my career, I have taught grades three through eight.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (N to Grade 6) from State College at Oneonta. I received my Master’s Degree in Reading/Literacy (N to Grade 12) from Hofstra University. I hold a New York State Permanent Certification in Literacy (Birth to Grade 12).
Favorite Quote“Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.”
-Saint Anthony of Padua
Bible Verse“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” -Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Book
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Favorite Sports Teams
New York Islander and New York Yankees
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What is RtI?
Response to Intervention is offered in ELA and Math to students who require support in those areas. The support is offered in a small group setting where skills are differentiated to meet the needs of the students. I will work closely with the classroom teachers to help students succeed.
During ELA, students will work to strengthen decoding fluency, comprehension, and writing skills. Encourage your child to read independently daily to improve their skills.During Math, students will work to improve all areas of Math, including Math facts, computation skills, and word problem-solving skills.
Welcome!
I look forward to working with students to help them to grow as readers, writers, and mathematicians. Small groups will work together, using a variety of activities to improve your skills.
My motto for my students has always been: “You can do anything if you put your mind to it!!”
List of resources for at-home practice to reinforce skills taught in the classroom:
- Spelling City - free Spelling games (You can input your own Spelling word list for practice) www.Spellingcity.com
- Get Epic - free online books for independent learning www.getepic.com
- Teach Your Monster to Read - a fun and engaging way to help students learn to readwww.teachyourmonstertoread.com
- Storyline Online - streaming videos featuring celebrities reading children’s bookswww.storylineonline.net
- Starfall - free Reading and Math activities www.starfall.com
- ABCYA - free Reading and Math educational games and activities www.abcya.com
- Multiplication.com - free games to practice multiplication basic facts www.multiplication.com
- Khan Academy - free videos that walk you through topics, step by step www.khanacademy.org
- Zearn Math - free interactive Math website www.zearn.org
- iReady - log in to work on your “My Path” activities for both Reading and Math www.login.i-ready.com
Message to Parents!
Thank you for choosing St. William the Abbot School. I feel blessed to be teaching at St. William’s where parents are very supportive and truly dedicated to Catholic education. It is a privilege to be able to work with children in a faith-filled environment.