Welcome to First Grade!!!!!

Mrs. Michele Renaldi's Class

This website is set up to help you and your child be successful in the first grade!

Please take the time to look at the pages. They are filled with great information. If you have anything else that you feel should be added that could help, please let me know. Without your help, I cannot do my job properly. Parents are very important to their child's education!!!!

Communication: 

email: mrenaldi@ecpps.k12.nc.us 

Phone: 335-2033

Classdojo: Ask me for your password if you don't have it.

About your teacher:

My name is Michele Renaldi. Below I have listed some information about myself, both personal and professional, so that you can get to know me a little bit better.

Professional Information: I have been teaching in Elizabeth City Schools since January 2001. During my time here I have taught 6th grade math/science, 2nd grade, third grade, fifth grade and now first grade. I have moved to different grades to gain more experience on what is expected in each grade. As a first grade teacher I know what they need to get them ready for the upper grades. I feel that my past experience will truly help me better prepare them for the future. 

I graduated from the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. I graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. After that I was a substitute in Ohio and them I got a temporary job as a 6th grade special education teacher in Harrisburg, Pa. 

Since being in Elizabeth City, I have attended training all over the state including a five year program called Project Bright IDEA. This was a wonderful program that focused on the integration of multi-cultural literature through out all subjects as well as lesson design and Habits of Mind. It was affiliated with Duke University and the State Gifted and Intelligence Department. I am always attending professional development to keep up with new and exciting ways to reach all of my student's needs. 

During my career at ECPPS I have also held many titles. I have been a teacher Mentor to new teachers and to teachers who are finishing their college education and are doing their student teaching. I was cheering coach for three years, President of the Hospitality Committee, member of the School Improvement Team, Current member of the School Design Team. I have been on the report card committee, grade level chair, and PBIS, just to name a few. I was names Northside Elementary's Teacher of the Year in 2010.

Currently I am attending grad. school to obtain my masters in reading and literacy. I should graduate in Feb. 2017.

Personal Information: I am married with two beautiful daughters, Jordan 14 and Madison 12. I also have four wonderful dogs/kids. I am originally from Beaver Falls Pa., which is not too far from Pittsburgh, Pa. so I am a die hard Steeler Fan!!!! I am very involved with community Drama. I have an extensive background in music and theater and it has become a way for me to spend time with my children as they are also involved in the theater. Other pass times consist of sewing, painting, and crafting. When I can get outside I love to fish, kayak, and I love Water Country and Busch Gardens.