Miss Danielle Panico is excited to be starting her fifth year as an educator and member of the SMG community!  In May 2006, she graduated from Dominican University with a B.A. in American Studies and Elementary Education.  She is now working towards her Masters degree as a Reading Specialist.  Through her own education, Miss Panico has developed the belief that a teacher is meant to educate the whole child.  One’s learning does not stop with math, science and social studies.  Teaching lifelong lessons are also crucial to being a teacher.  Therefore, Miss Panico is inspired by a student’s success.  Seeing a child’s joy and excitement upon getting a well-deserved grade is what makes her truly smile.

With that in mind, Miss Panico cannot wait to start the new school year!  So many exciting activities will be going on this year.  One unit will be the fourth grade’s focus on Arctic.  The students will partake in hands-on activities not only as a class but also as a school.  Students will take learning hands-on in every subject.  It’s going to be a very exciting year!