Meet the 2nd Grade Team
Click here to visit the 2nd grade team website: http://super2ndgradesquad.weebly.com/index.html
Amanda McNew
This is my 1st year at Agora and my 4th year in education. I graduated from Shippensburg University. Currently, I live in Chambersburg, PA with my husband, Austin. We have an adorable one year old son, Ben. In addition, our household consists of a chocolate lab, Cali, and a maltese, Riley. I am so excited to be a part of the Agora team and to have the opportunity to work with the awesome students enrolled here.
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http://mrsmcnewsclassroom.weebly.com/
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Alicia Collins
This is my first year with Agora, but I have been a teacher for 2 years now. I have a dog named Barkley and he is the funniest dog I know! I love going to the beach and driving my convertible! I became a teacher because I love children and want to help students reach their fullest potential and become lifelong learners.
Sue Kachurak
The 2012/2013 school year will be my 6th year teaching at Agora. I live in Luzerne County with my husband, Dave, and have two sons: Michael (22) and Matthew (21). I will be completing my Master's degree in Classroom Technology in December of this year. When time allows, I love to take long walks with our Bloodhound, KayCee.
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Tammy McCauley
I am beginning my 6th year at Agora, and have about 12 years of experience previously, both teaching and tutoring in elementary schools and working in child care. I live in Lancaster County with my husband and two teenage daughters. (How did they get so big already?) My favorites include traveling, reading, learning new things, and playing around on the computer.
Kristen Lanzilotta
This is my 3rd year at Agora and my 10th year teaching. I love working with students and helping them reach their fullest potential. Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends. I have a son, Drew, who is 1 1/2 years old. He is very active and such a happy boy. My husband, Jeff, and I are expecting another baby this October. We do not know if it is a boy or girl! We also have a year old dog named Tootsie. I cannot wait to learn more about each of you as the school year goes on!
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http://mrslanzilottasclassroom.weebly.com/
Click on the link below to check out my website:
http://mrslanzilottasclassroom.weebly.com/
Mary Gallagher
I am in my 6th year as an elementary teacher. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Cabrini College. I live in Philadelphia and enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, running, and home improvement projects. This is my second year with Agora as a 2nd grade teacher.
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http://msgallaghersclassroom.weebly.com/
Click on the link below to check out my website:
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Jenn Gottshall
This is my first year at Agora and I am so excited to be part of this amazing team. My fiancé, Brad, and I are planning our wedding this coming June and we have a rather unique pet, a bearded dragon named Drahgo. We are also in the process of looking to rescue a Yorkshire Terrier puppy. I received my undergrad degree in Elementary Education from Penn State in 2008. I love to learn and shortly after returned to Penn State to complete my graduate degree in education and instructional leadership. For the past two years, I was the Director of Education at a local tutoring company and I liked my job, but I really missed teaching students. I have a strong passion for teaching and am looking forward to making a difference in each of my student’s education.
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http://msgottshallsteam.weebly.com/
Click on the link below to check out my website:
http://msgottshallsteam.weebly.com/
Amanda Davis
I have been with Agora as a Reading Specialist since 2011, working with 1st grade students. I am so thrilled to be working with 2nd grade this year! I taught at the Pre-Kindergarten level for 4 years and with K-3 English Language Learners for a 1/2 year. My boyfriend, Nathan, and I have been together for 5 years. I have an amazing family including my 2 year old nephew, Donovan, who lives with my older sister in South Carolina. This is my 6th year teaching and I have a VERY strong passion for helping my students become well-rounded learners and develop a love for Reading!
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http://missdavisreading.weebly.com/
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http://missdavisreading.weebly.com/
Jessi Nicholson
I have been with Agora since 2007 and have worked with students in grades K-3. My husband, Matt, and I have been married since 2006 and have 2 VERY spoiled dogs: Copper & Odie. I love crafts, being outdoors, and spending time with my family. Math has always been my FAVORITE subject and I have a passion for helping students master meaningful Math concepts.
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http://mrsnicholsonsmarvelousmath.weebly.com/index.html
Click on the link below to check out my website:
http://mrsnicholsonsmarvelousmath.weebly.com/index.html