NAME:
Mrs. Peifer
SCHOOL:
Arlington High School Room 1143
CLASS:
Resource Room 9/10 and Math Resource Room 10
SCHOOL PHONE:
845-486-4860
I am excited to be starting the 2011-2012 school year which marks my 13th
year teaching. Prior to my career as a teacher I worked for IBM as a
computer programmer and I was a stay-at-home mom for several years while my
son was young. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Education from
Mount St. Mary College with dual certification in Special Education and
Elementary Education. My undergraduate degree was obtained at SUNY Geneseo
where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. I hold teaching
certificates in Special Education, Elementary Education and Mathematics 7-12.
In 2009, I earned National Board Certification in the area of Exceptional
Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood.
This year I am teaching Resource Room 9/10 and Math Resource Room 10.
Both classes are designed to provide support in the general education
curriculum to students with disabilities. Resource Room supplements the
instruction of the general education classroom by reviewing, reteaching and
practicing the skills introduced there. Study skills,organizational skills,
time management, test taking strategies and self-advocacy skills are
emphasized as well. In addition, time is spent on transition activities to
help prepare students for life after high school.
Communication between home and school is a critical component in a
child's academic success. I will use this website as one way of keeping you
informed of important information. My site is updated frequently, so please
refer to it often and feel free to contact me with any suggestions, comments
or questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
