Rochester Teachers Care

Rochester Teachers Care is an initiative to highlight the terrific work that Rochester teachers do every day and to educate the public about the exciting learning opportunities in our public schools. The project will highlight exemplary work and dedication of our colleagues in service to our students. The RTA will release a professionally produced brief video highlighting the work of individual teachers, groups of colleagues, or entire Rochester schools. Supported by a generous grant from our state union, the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), we are working on this exciting project with former local newscaster Robin DeWind and photo-journalist Chris Coffey.

To nominate yourself, another colleague or a group of colleagues who are doing something special as a RCSD teacher please email Aimee Rinere or Matt Lavonas . You can also call us at the RTA (585 546 2681).

This video highlights Taylor Harding from School #45 and all of the great things she does with her students.

This Rochester Teachers Care video we focus on Dr. Rita Gaither and how she is going above and beyond at Edison Career & Technology.

This video focuses on Andrea Sielaff and some of the great things at School #50.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on Bryn Kowba from School #8 and how she goes the extra mile for her students.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on Erin Wolf of SOTA and how she builds relationships and helps her students be successful.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses soon Alicia Oddo and Michael Brundage and the Wilson Foundation Photo Club.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on Denae Frear and the special things that are going on at the Montessori Academy.

This Rochester Teachers Care video highlights Yanelys Ortega and Roberto Chavez-Torres how they share their drive to do better with their students at School #17.

This Rochester Teachers Care video on Dan Collins and how he is giving his students at Edison real world experiences with machinery in his classroom.

This Rochester Teachers Care focuses on Veronica Vargas from Wilson Foundation Academy and how she uses experiences outside the classroom to enhance her students’ learning

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on the relationships Sheila Mahmutspahic builds with her students.

This Rochester Teachers Care video highlights Debra Ortenzi and what she is with the STEM program at School #58.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on Rachel Strickland and what she is doing for her students at School #34.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on Crystal Clark and how Northeast College Prep help their students bridge the gap between home, school and the community.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on how Kristen Burgmaster and Brian Fedele help their World of Inquiry students go for the gold with their curling program.

This Rochester Teachers Care video focuses on Theresa Surace and what Monroe High School are doing for their students.

This Rochester Teachers Care video highlights Leah Sacchitella and some of the great things that are happening at School #20.

This Rochester Teachers Care video highlights Laura Barstow from Edison and how she is teaching her students digital media.

This Rochester Teachers Care release features Yolanda Montalvo from the Rochester Teachers Center & Howard Krug from Vanguard and the Martin Luther King Junior award ceremony.

This video focuses on Kris Resch and how she helps her students navigate the path to college.

This video focuses on the RTA Holiday Food Basket program and how it is helping our students and their families.

This video focuses on how Amy Pickett goes the extra mile to enhance her students experiences in the classroom.

This video focuses on Sylvia Choi and how she connects with her students at School #12.

This video focuses on Jason Ford and how he uses theatre and the arts to make connections with his students at School #23.

This video focuses on Katie D’Ambrosio and Greg Subach and how School #46 uses a team approach to teaching math..

This video highlights Nicole Szatko and some of the great things that are going on at Integrated Arts & Technology.

This video focuses on Brittany Filip and the wonderful things that are happening at School #43.

This video highlights Melissa Palermo and Donald Benedict of School #25 and how they are engaging students in math.

This video highlights Caitlin Adams and the amazing things that are going on at East Middle School.

This video focuses on Juliann Zelazny Wehner, the way she connects with her students and some of the positive things that are going on at RIA.

This video focuses on Adra Anderson and the wonderful things that are going on at School #44.

This video focuses on Abbey Baccari and the amazing things that are happening at the Early Childhood Education Center.

This video focuses on Kari Dear and the great things that are going on at School #54.

This video focuses on Dr. Helen Morelli, the restorative practices program and some of the fantastic things that are going on at School #5.

This video focuses on Marie Rice, how she learns about her new students and some of the amazing things that are going on at School #35.

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