Mrs. Mary Giardina
mgiardina@canterburybrookhss.com Mrs. G graduated from Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY with a BS degree in Elementary Education, and then earned her MS degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from The University of Buffalo, Amherst, NY. Mrs. G has taught grades 1, 1/2, 5, and 6 in both public and private schools in Buffalo, NY, and Oklahoma City, OK. After taking time to raise her own children, Mrs. G. took a position in Cornwall, NY, as a teacher’s aide and then as head teacher for a 3’s class and a preschool 4’s class. Mrs. G has a strong work ethic and believes every child can learn when given the opportunity and proper tools that align with the child’s needs. Mrs. G is a patient, caring, creative and nurturing teacher. A proud mother of five children whose academic experiences have ranged from involvement in GAT programs to needing to advocate for a child with a complex profile of special needs, this woman is a fierce proponent of meeting every child where he or she is in readiness and serving them in an "appropriate to them" academic style. She is a staunch advocate for each child's right to an education that suits his or her needs and a massive resource to parents in navigating the world of IEPs, be they for learning disabilities or differences. She is beloved by her students and colleagues alike, and she is such a special addition to the CBA family. She lives in New Windsor, NY, with her husband and kids. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction, spending time with her family, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. |