Digital Wish - Profile: Patty Buononato


Ms. Patty Buononato

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Cornwall Middle School
Hometown:
Roscoe, NY
*Class Information:*
Room Number: D-11
Students per Class: 365
Class Description:
5th Grade Computer Skills 6th Grade Math Skills
Position:
teacher
Needs:
30 Microphone headsets, 30 ipad minis
My Philosophy:
Make it fun, safe , and usable:)
*Personal Information:*
About Me:
I've been teaching for 15 years. It is the job of my dreams.
College and Degrees:
BA Communication/MediaSUNY New Paltz BA Elementary Ed. Denver Metro MA Instructional Technology NYIT
Activities:
Computer Club, Professional Development Instructor, Avid Reader, Mom, Italian Greyhound Rescue
Favorite Books:
Pillars of the Earth Water for Elephants Glass Castle Tuesdays with Morrie and so many more:)
Favorite Quotes:
"20 years from now they won't remember what I taught them, but how I treated them." Patty Buononato
Interests:
Kindness to others, being a role model, Pay it forward
Employment History:
Teacher 15 years
Why Do I Teach?:
Grade 6 Math Skills Grade 5 Computer Skills
Percent of Students are:
At-risk: 15 %
Average: 60 %
High-achiever: 25 %
Special Needs: 10 %
Percent of Students are:
White/Caucasian : 80 %
Hispanic: 15 %
African American: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 35 %
ESL Enrollment:: 10 %
Average number of students in class:: 28 students
Number of students I teach:: 365 students