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Because the T in PTA stands for Terrific Teachers

Colleen Ryan, Bournedale 2nd grade teacher

1/27/2018

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Ms. Ryan was born in May and her hometown is Sandwich, MA.  She went to college at Roger Williams University! Go Hawks!
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Anderson (elementary), Ms. Galvin (high school) and Dr. Canestrari (College). There’s a quote that says, “If you see a turtle on a fencepost, he probably had some help getting up there.” I guess that kind of sums it up.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? My biggest regret of all time is that I didn’t take the same path that Guy Fieri did…
Do you have pets? Well, I had a goldfish named Jaws that I bought when I was in college and he lived to be 7. I was pretty proud of that little guy, 7 is a long time for a 19 cent goldfish! Now I am obsessed with my sister’s dog Quigley who is an Irish Doodle!
Favorite color? Pink
Favorite Quote or Saying? “We all have meanness in us, but we have good in us too and the only thing worth living for is the good and that why we have to be sure to pass it on.”
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? I lived in Edinburgh, Scotland with my college roommates for about 5 months that was awesome!
Favorite Food? Cheese!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? I love to ski and bike! I travel back and forth to Nashville often. I love to cook. I also find it very therapeutic to make posters for my classroom!
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Kimberly Corcoran, Peebles 2nd grade teacher

1/27/2018

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Ms. Corcoran was born in January and her hometown is Lewiston, Maine.  She went to college at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, NH.
Favorite teacher? Mr. Amnott in High School. He believed in all his students and was a great role model.​
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? A Chef
Do you have pets? Yes, a Chocolate Labrador.
Favorite color? Green
Favorite Quote or Saying? Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Costa Rica
Favorite Food? French fries
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Golfing, cooking, and lounging!
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Paula J. Leavenworth, BMS 6th gr English teacher

1/27/2018

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Ms. Leavenworth was born in October and her hometown is East Bridgewater, MA.  She went to college at University of Maine in Orono, ME and Cambridge College in Boston, MA.
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Venturini
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Drug and alcohol counseling
Do you have pets? White Siberian Husky-Zeus
Favorite color? Kelley Green
Favorite Quote or Saying? Fall Down Seven Times Get Up Eight   -Buddhist Monk
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? England-taught school there.  Alaska-My sister has lived there for 40 years. Grand Cayman Islands.
Favorite Food? Seafood
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Pilates,Walking, Cooking,Enjoying activities with my family.
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Jane Perkoski, BHS science teacher

1/27/2018

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Ms. Perkoski was born in June and her hometown is Natick, MA.  She went to college at Holy Cross (undergraduate) and Boston College (graduate).
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Ewing my 8th grade science teacher. Her enthusiasm was contagious!
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Probably either a forensic scientist or a research scientist
Do you have pets? Yes…a dog named Bentley
Favorite color? Blue
Favorite Quote or Saying? Follow your heart but have a backup plan
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Hawaii
Favorite Food? Anything Italian
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Church choir, Key Club, WHSTEP. YMCA, traveling
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Doreen Whalen-O'Shea, BES 1st grade teacher

1/10/2018

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Ms. Whalen-O'Shea was born in February and her hometown is Braintree, MA.  She went to college at Pine Manor College in
Chestnut Hill MA (undergraduate) and Wheelock, Boston MA (graduate).
Favorite teacher? Mr. Campbell – 4th grade. He was an animal lover and had tons of animals in his classroom. I learned so much about animals and science from him. He also drove a powder blue VW bug and I thought that was cool.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? A veterinarian
Do you have pets? Yes. A dog, a rabbit, a Russian tortoise, a leopard gecko, 6 Chickens and a fish.
Favorite color? Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying? “Always leave them laughing”
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Ireland
Favorite Food? Ice Cream and sushi (but not together)
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? I love to read. My number 1 favorite thing to do is be with my kids and husband.
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Shaunna Aflague, BMS 8th gr. science teacher

1/10/2018

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Ms. Aflague was born in December and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at UMass Amherst.
Favorite teacher? Many teachers in this district have been a positive influence in my life. I feel very fortunate that they continue to be a part of my educational journey.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Astronaut.
Do you have pets? One little dog named Roxanne.
Favorite color? Green
Favorite Quote or Saying? 



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​Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?
 The Caribbean and California
Favorite Food? Pistachio Ice Cream
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Bourne Historical Society

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Liza Bar, BHS math teacher

1/10/2018

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Ms. Bar was born in April and her hometown is Whitman, MA (currently Sagamore).  She went to college at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida (Undergrad) and Masters from UMass Dartmouth.
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Crowell (3rd grade) - not sure why...I just liked her.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Professional photographer or a stay-at-home parent.
Do you have pets? Yes, a mini-goldendoodle named Sochi
Favorite color? Pink
Favorite Quote or Saying? 'If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude' - Maya Angelou
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Israel
Favorite Food? Pizza
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? my daughters (Maya is 11, Izzie is 8)
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