Introducing Our New Teachers (1)


     The 2019-20 school year welcomes a large group of new teachers. We asked all of our new teachers to the district to share some information so we could all get to know them a bit. They are a fascinating group!

 Name: Rich BatzTeaching Assignment: Biology
Building Assignment: Senior High School
Teaching Experience: This is my 4th year.
 Hobbies/Interests: Powerlifting, video games, watching the Cowboys
Why did you become a teacher?: To help spread my passion for science
What is your favorite part of teaching? Connecting and building a rapport with the students
What is one thing you want the community to know? I currently hold 3 powerlifting state records.

 Name: Renee CiminoTeaching Assignment: Kindergarten
Building Assignment: Pfaff Elementary School
Teaching Experience: I have been in the field of education for over 20 years. This will be my 13th year teaching Kindergarten. I have also worked as a substitute teacher, tutor, and behavioral specialist.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. We like to play games, watch movies and TV, and go to museums and amusement parks together.
Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher to make a difference in the lives of my students.
 What is your favorite part of teaching? My favorite part of being a teacher is watching my students learn and grow. I love their excitement as they learn to read or learn something new.
What is one thing you want the community to know? I was born in New York and moved to Pennsylvania with my husband and 3 children 14 years ago. I am Mom to a 17-year-old and my 14-year-old son and daughter are twins.



Name: Madeline ConteTeaching Assignment: 1st Grade, Long-term Substitute
Building Assignment: Quakertown Elementary School
Teaching Experience: Student taught in a 1st grade class at West Chester Area School District, regular ed paraprofessional in the Perkiomen Valley School District
Hobbies/Interests: Playing tennis, drawing, spending time with family and friends
Why did you become a teacher?: I have had many outstanding teachers in my school years. I wish to make a similar positive impact on my students as they did for me.
What is your favorite part of teaching? I love to lesson plan and try out creative, engaging activities with students.
What is one thing you want the community to know? I graduated from West Chester University of PA in 2018. Go Rams!

Name: Kylie DerossiTeaching Assignment: 3rd Grade
Building Assignment: Richland Elementary School
Teaching Experience: QCSD 2.5 years
 Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, reading, ATVS
Why did you become a teacher?: Due to positive experiences with my own QCSD teachers.
What is your favorite part of teaching? When students accomplish a task or reach a goal that was challenging for them.

Name: Rachel DerrTeaching Assignment: 2nd Grade
Building Assignment: Trumbauersville Elementary School
Teaching Experience: I have taught grades kindergarten through sixth grade in England, North Carolina, and in Central Bucks SD. After staying home to have three children, I pursued a master's degree in reading education to ensure I was aware of the most recent research in literacy education. The last several years I have served as a long term substitute at Trumbauersville in the capacity of third grade teacher and instructional coach. I am excited to join the excellent professionals at QCSD.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy running, hiking, visiting new places, cooking, reading, and spending time with loved ones.
Why did you become a teacher?: Elementary school was challenging for me and I wanted to be for students what I needed at the time. I see the whole child in each of the students I teach.
What is your favorite part of teaching? Students' joy is my favorite part - whether it be as the light bulb goes off for understanding, they make connections with others, or they just find the love of learning, that joy makes it the most rewarding profession for me.
What is one thing you want the community to know? I run a half marathon each year (after saying just three years ago that "I am not a runner"). Every journey begins with the first step. I believed I could, so I did

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