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Because the T in PTA stands for Terrific Teachers

Maggie Peterson, Peebles SPED teacher

10/31/2018

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​Ms. Peterson was born in April and her hometown is Falmouth, MA.  She attended college at Fitchburg State University (majored in Special Education PreK-8, Elementary Education grades 1-6, and minored in History).
Favorite teacher?  
I had many teachers that I loved in Falmouth Public Schools as well as Upper Cape Cod Tech that always pushed me to try my best.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I have always had a passion for singing and musical theater. I would also love to go back to school to be a math professor.
Do you have pets?   I have a Black Lab Chow mix named Smokey the Bear.
Favorite Color?   Pink!
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Aruba and Mexico.
Favorite Food?   Fondue 
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
I sing in a church choir. I am a math tutor for adults going back to college. I love thrift shopping for designer clothes and selling online. I also love baking and decorating my home.
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Ryan Werner, Bournedale 3rd grade SPED teacher

10/13/2018

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Mr. Werner was born in January and his hometown is Falmouth, MA.  He attended college at Flagler College (undergraduate) and American International College (Masters).
Favorite teacher?  
Mr. Mason at Falmouth High.  He made class loose and fun.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Film Producer
Do you have pets?   Kitten = Scratch
Favorite Color?   Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “We're on to Cincinnati”,  Bill Belichick
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   San Diego.  Headed to Central America this summer
Favorite Food?   Pizza and buffalo wings 
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
Golf with friends.
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Caroline Braley, Peebles 4th grade SPED teacher

10/13/2018

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Ms. Braley was born in December and her hometown is Springfield, MA.  She attended college at Bridgewater State University (undergraduate) and Assumption College (Masters).
Favorite teacher?  
My kindergarten teacher who instilled the love for education and her students in the classroom everyday while having fun!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Social/party planner:)..anything that involves fun!
Do you have pets?   No.
Favorite Color?   Earth tones
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “I can and I will”,  YOLO & Live in the Moment!
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Italy...also Iceland
Favorite Food?   Anything anybody cooks/makes for me :) 
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
My favorite activity is to enjoy the beach,  watch/chase sunsets and spend time with my daughters, family and friends.
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Kristina Ierardi, BMS digital literacy teacher

10/13/2018

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Ms. Ierardi was born in November and her hometown is Needham, MA.  She attended college at Boston State, Northeastern College, Framingham University.
Favorite teacher?  
Mr. O'Malley, because he made Latin fun.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Making movies for Pixar.
Do you have pets?   Two fish.
Favorite Color?   White, it is the combination of all colors
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Mexico
Favorite Food?   Potato Chips
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
Watching my son's baseball games.
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Starr Calhoun, BHS 9th grade SPED teacher

10/13/2018

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Ms. Calhoun was born in September and her hometown is Plymouth, MA.  She attended college at UMASS Dartmouth (Major: Sociology, Minor: Criminal Justice) and American International College (Masters in Special Education).
Favorite teacher?  
My favorite teacher was my high school chemistry teacher. She was full of energy and kept us engaged. She would start the class with a mediation and end the class with playing a song on her guitar. We did a lot of hands on experiments and I did very well in that class. I actually majored in Chemistry my first year of college. 
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Forensic scientist.
Do you have pets?   I have five chickens; Buck Buck, Cluck Cluck, Dumb Dumb, Lightning and Fury. I also have a giant Neapolitan Mastiff/Rottweiler mix named Izzy.
Favorite Color?   Green
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Love the life you live. Live the life you love. -Bob Marley
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Jamaica
Favorite Food?   Potato Chips!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
I enjoy being outside. I like hiking, checking out waterfalls and natural swimming holes, identifying plants,  kayaking, camping and gardening. I also like to travel and explore new places.

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Courtney Costa, BES & PES elementary writing teacher

10/4/2018

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Ms. Costa was born in March and her hometown is Dartmouth, MA.  She attended college at Merrimack College.
Favorite teacher?  
My third grade teacher, Mrs. Power. We could earn “money” and spend it at the “store” on Fridays. It had the BEST selection! 
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Child Psychiatrist
Do you have pets?   Yes, 2 dogs. A chiweenie named “Benny” and a dachshund named “Karlie.”
Favorite Color?   Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “Be a Pineapple: Stand tall, wear your crown, and be sweet on the inside!”
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Paris/Iceland. I have no clue which one is farther!
Favorite Food?   Chicken Mozambique
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I am the faculty advisor for K-Kids. It is a fourth grade club focused on leadership and community service. I also enjoy working out, reading, watching football (Go Giants!) and basketball (Go Celtics!), and shopping! I also love to spend time with my son, Elliott.
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John Ramsey, BMS special education teacher

10/4/2018

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Mr. Ramsey was born in January and his hometown is Middleboro, MA.  He attended college at Curry College.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   
​I have had multiple careers including in healthcare, business owner, and Coast Guard. Teaching is without a doubt the best.
Do you have pets?   2 dogs
Favorite Color?   Blue
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Disney World
Favorite Food?   Lobster
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  American Heart Association – CPR/1st Aid instructor, and rebuilding my ‘66 Mustang
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