Page 29 – Catapult Learning

Student of the Month: Valeria

Valeria is in High School 1. Since she has started the school year she has not missed any days, She has hit the ground running this year with her class work. She has participated in reading in front of the class out loud to all of her classmates and even working on the smart interactive board with her teacher and reading out loud the lessons on there. It appears from her peers that Valeria is coming out of her shell, as she will ask her peers for help and when they ask her a question she will [...]

2019-09-13T13:11:00-04:00September 13th, 2019|

Meet the Team: Jean Rogers

Meet our Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Jean Rogers! Mrs. Rogers has been working at Sierra School since March of 2017. She started out as an Assistant Teacher before moving into her current role in August of the same year. The list of tasks and projects that Mrs. Rogers is responsible for is too large to be listed in this space, but the effect her presence has on the program can be summarized as follows: any extracurricular event, community-based instruction, display of staff appreciation or reward for students is the result of her diligent planning generosity. Thank you, Mrs. [...]

2019-09-13T12:31:58-04:00September 13th, 2019|

Staff Interview with Brittany Dotson

Q: You are now in your 5th school year with High Road, what is your favorite part of the program? A: The culture of our program... hands down. I am grateful to come to a place of work that allows the opportunity to Change Lives. Q: How would you describe the environment and culture of our program? A: The High Road culture promotes, professional and personal growth, teamwork, and communication. We are accountable, positive, engaging, encouraging, and always striving for greatness. Q: What is your favorite student success story? A: Erika D. I had the opportunity to [...]

2019-09-13T09:27:51-04:00September 13th, 2019|

Staff Spotlight – Lucy Maloney

Ms. Lucy Maloney started at Springall in Spring of 2018 as a San Diego State Volunteer (SDSU). She worked in our middle school classroom volunteering for a class she was taking at SDSU to complete her undergraduate degree. She was then hired on as a full-time employee in Fall of 2018 to work in our Junior High classroom. This year she is working in one of our high school classrooms. Ms. Maloney has a calm, gentle demeanor and works well with our student population. She is always willing to lend a hand and is a great example of a [...]

2019-09-16T14:14:45-04:00September 12th, 2019|

Staff Spotlight – Cayla Landers-Connaughton

Cayla Landers-Connaughton recently started with us back in August. Since her very first day she has exhibited amazing teamwork with all her peers, a compassionate heart with the students, and a positive attitude, no matter the situation. We are very happy to have her as part of our team! Visit our website to learn more about Sierra School

2019-09-17T21:42:06-04:00September 12th, 2019|

Staff of the Month – St. Mark’s

Ms. C was voted as our August Star of the Month. She joined our team last year and has had nothing but a positive attitude since starting with us. She currently works as a 1:1 for a student in our Transition classroom but is always ready and willing to help out wherever she is needed. Ms. C is known for always smiling, and her kind demeanor. While she is soft spoken, she is a hard worker who is consistent and holds all our students to high standards. Visit our website to learn more about Sierra [...]

2019-09-12T21:37:38-04:00September 12th, 2019|

Staff of the Month – Marconi

Mr. Glines and Ms. Degrate were voted as co-stars of the month at Sierra Marconi for the month of August. Mr. Glines is the teacher in Room 1 and Ms. Degrate is one of the Teaching assistants in Classroom 1. Both of these staff have dealt with some of our school’s most challenging students and have done so with a smile on their face. They make a great team in the classroom. Ms. Degrate is always a go-to in behavior management, she is consistent, firm and fair. Mr. Glines has taught and assisted in multiple classrooms before landing in [...]

2019-09-12T21:34:48-04:00September 12th, 2019|

Staff of the Month: Marlene Sanchez

My staff of the month is Marlene Sanchez. Marlene exceeds expectations in all areas. She is punctual and has sustained an excellent attendance record since her first day of employment. She maintains accurate records of all students assigned to her. She takes initiative by offering assistance to teachers and peers. She demonstrates flexibility as Marlene is often asked to work in various classrooms as needed. She volunteers to work with our more challenging students, seeks feedback and applies all instructional plans for students. She’s organized, autonomous, and well-liked by all her peers. Marlene demonstrates genuine care for all students. [...]

2019-09-12T21:02:01-04:00September 12th, 2019|

Meet our Social Worker

Jeff Pincin, School Social Worker Jeff Pincin has been at High Road School of Delaware since summer 2018. Prior to joining the High Road School of Delaware team, Jeff Pincin worked as a mobile therapist with kids in foster care and at-risk families. Jeff Pincin earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and a minor in music from Millersville University and his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wilmington University. Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

2019-09-12T20:29:47-04:00September 12th, 2019|

Meet our Associate Director

Richelle LaFage-Sutton, Associate Director of Education Richelle Sutton joined Specialized Education Services, Inc. in August, 2014 and is currently the Associate Director of Education with High Road School of Delaware. She has served in numerous roles during her tenure with High Road School; including assistant teacher, medical technician, special education teacher, and transition coordinator. Richelle Sutton’s educational experiences have afforded her the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of people to meet the common goal of increasing academic achievement. Her educational philosophy is based on her uncompromising belief that all students can learn when given individualized academic and [...]

2019-09-12T20:25:55-04:00September 12th, 2019|