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Mrs. Danielle Harris
Preschool Teacher
Contact: dharris@stmatthew-school.org
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education, Penn State University
Experience: Saint Matthew Catholic School – 23 years of Preschool and Reading/Spelling for Grades 3-6
Diocesan Mentor Teacher: 2 years
Master Catechist
Favorite Quote: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.”
Favorite Bible Verse: “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God, is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Ms. Taylor Curry
Kindergarten Teacher
Contact: tcurry@stmatthew-school.org
Education:
B.S. in Early Childhood & Elementary Education, Penn State University
Minor in Special Education
Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher, Saint Matthew School (1 year)
Substitute Teacher/Summer Academy Teacher, Bellwood Antis School District
Favorite Quote: “Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” ~Maria Montessori
Favorite Bible Verse: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Mrs. Jennifer Casanave
1st Grade Teacher
Contact: jcasanave@stmatthew-school.org
Education:
B.S. in Elementary Education, Penn State University
Masters coursework completed in Language and Literacy, Penn State University
Experience:
Saint Matthew School (23 years)
1st Grade (21 years)
3rd/4th Grade (2 years)
Substitute Teacher, Altoona/Hollidaysburg/Bellwood School Districts (4 years)
Diocesan Mentor Teacher (3 years)
Master Catechist
Favorite Quote: “The more that you read, the more that you’ll know; the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!” ~Dr. Seuss
Favorite Bible Verse: “Be still and know that I am always with you.“
Mrs. Kimberly Shoop
2nd Grade Teacher
Contact: kshoop@stmatthew-school.org
Education:
Experience:
Favorite Bible Verse:
John 14:6 : I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Mrs. Deborah Hewitt
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Contact: dhewitt@stmatthew-school.org
Education:
B.A. in Human Development Youth and Family Study
Minor in Psychology
PA Certificate Early Education Nursery/Kindergarten.
Experience:
Garment Factory 9 years, School bus driver 10 years, Therapeutic Staff Support 1 1/2 year, Head Start/Home Visitor Teacher 10 years, Case Manager for halfway house re-entrants from prison 8 years, present career path Saint Matthew School 3rd and 6th grade Teacher.
Favorite Verse: “No one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb… It’s yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.” – Patricia J. Hacker-Harber
Favorite Bible Verse: O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
-Psalm 30:12