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Elizabeth Rivera - Life Skills Teacher
Email: riverar@springfieldpublicschools.com
Undergrad school and degree achieved: BA from University of Puerto Rico
Graduate schools and degree achieved: MEd from UMASS Amherst
Stay after day/afterschool activities: Monday - Homework Help
"I believe that every student CAN learn. I enjoy every minute of my day. I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute to my community by educating our children."
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Dara Gillis - Life Skills Teacher
Email: gillisd@springfieldpublicschools.com
Undergrad school and degree achieved: BA from Springfield College
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If you weren’t a teacher what would you be? An interior designer
If you were an animal what would be? A cheetah
"I believe in being included in a safe environment available to all students as well as holding students to a high expectation."
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Nereida LaBoy - Life Skills Para
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Michael Hanecheck - Life Skills Para
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Lisa Torres - Life Skills Para
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