Amy grew up on Long Island. She graduated from Long Island University, C W Post campus with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Elementary education (grades K - 6), and has 60 additional credits in various subjects to enhance her teaching career. Amy is a veteran teacher who has taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade and is currently teaching 5th grade in the Lynbrook Public School District for 35 years, she has experience with an ICT (intergraded co teaching model) and she has tutored children from grades 2-6. During her day she is responsible for teaching all subject areas. What Amy loves most about teaching is when something a student struggled with finally clicks. Amy has a great sense of humor is very creative, loves to cook, play Mah Jongg, and work on needlepoint. She lives close to the beach and loves to spend her summer days relaxing in the sun at the beach club, chatting with friends and reading good books!