I am currently a first grade teacher in Garfield. This is my third year in that position; prior to that I had two years maternity leave experiences in (K-2), and I student taught fifth grade. I received my BA in Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Early and Middle childhood education from Montclair State University. I obtained my New Jersey Elementary Standard Teaching Certificate in 2011. I am currently in the process of obtaining my M.Ed in Special Education, with a concentrat...