Mrs. Cacciatore

Education: Bachelor of Science Elementary Education from University of Central Florida

How do you inspire students to enjoy learning?
My hope is that my students always see me enthusiastic and genuine while I am teaching. So starting each day with a smile and a warm hello forms the bond/connection to begin a full day of learning. Students learn differently and I want to find ways to bring the lessons alive by incorporating activity-based lessons, whether it be in reading, math, English, science, writing, etc. I think the other piece of this is to authentically recognize in each student his/her gains no matter how big or small. Consistently acknowledging a student’s efforts reinforces the learning process and I feel a student’s desire to keep learning.

 

What is the most important life lesson you want a child to learn in your classroom?
We are one! While students are in my classroom, we are a family so we look out for one another. Moreover, this mindset should extend beyond the classroom walls. By creating a warm and caring environment, students will feel confident to share their many different gifts.

 

What do you want your students to take away from being in your class?
I would hope that they would feel more confident and thus they would take chances/risks knowing that there is always the opportunity to learn in all that they do. Part of a successful classroom is creating an atmosphere of care and compassion. These are traits that I would want my students to take with them in their day-to-day activities.

 

How do you stay inspired or “recharge your battery” as an educator?
I find the best ways to “recharge my battery” are to attend conferences or workshops and to connect with other teachers from other schools. When attending conferences and workshops, I leave the conferences/workshops with a new level of excitement. I believe when my students see me excited and passionate about learning, they, too, become excited about learning.

 

What do you love about teaching? And/or teaching at HT?
As a teacher, I have the opportunity to be a positive influence on a student’s day and how he/she sees himself/herself. Students at Holy Trinity are very receptive and impressionable. By being an encouraging role model, I feel I can help them to want to do their best. Finally, teaching at Holy Trinity affords me the chance to be creative while challenging with my lessons that I bring to my classroom.