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 Mindy Scalzetti has started a fundraiser, Music and Theater, for PS 97 Forest Park Mar 07
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Ms. Mindy Scalzetti
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mscalzetti@schools.nyc.gov
PS 97 Forest Park
Hometown:
Huntington, NY
Class Information:
Students per Class: 550
Class Description:
I teach music and theater.
Position:
Music/Theater teacher
Needs:
As a brand new music teacher this year, I was severely underfunded and had to supply my own curriculum/instruments.I am limited to purchasing on ShopDOE which has few options.
My Philosophy:
I believe children learn best with hands-on activities that foster imagination. Through theater, storytelling for younger kids and podcasting with older kids, allows them to practice speaking naturally. Since most of our students are ENL, practicing speaking English is especially important for their growth. Music is an interdisciplinarysubject, it connects to reading, math, history, etc. I want to create an amazing program that will foster growth in music appreciation and theory.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching at my school for 19 years, but this is my first year teaching music.
College and Degrees:
BS from University of Massachusetts MAfrom Queens College
Favorite Quotes:
Do not go where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.
Interests:
Music, reading, writing, traveling
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 85 %
     Average: 10 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 35 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 5 %
     Hispanic: 80 %
     African American: 10 %
     Asian: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 100 %
ESL Enrollment:: 60 %
Average number of students in class:: 32 students
Number of students I teach:: 500 students