What year did you become a member of the PS 230 community?

September 2014

What do you like to do in NYC?

I enjoy walking over the Brooklyn Bridge because it gives me an opportunity to reflect on my day while enjoying the sights of our diverse city.

What teacher most influenced you?

I was fortunate to meet and work with many great teachers, but Ms. Rubens is an extraordinary educator. She is an encouraging individual that advocates for all children and is always looking for innovative ways to reach and help the students at PS 230 do their best, and these are influential qualities that I am grateful to learn from and admire.

What is your favorite book?

My favorite book is "Pay It Forward," by Catherine Ryan Hyde because it teaches how good deeds can go a long way.

What do you remember most fondly about elementary school?

I remember my fourth grade teacher, Mr. George, very fondly because he was kind, thoughtful, and respectful of everyone's ideas and feelings. He was good at teaching, but he was a great humanitarian who cared about everyone's well being--physically and emotionally. At the start of every day, he made sure he greeted everyone individually and gave every student some personal attention.

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