Mrs. Logothetis

picture of a small boat at the edge of a beach

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Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey:

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology

Elementary School Education Certification K-8

New Jersey City University: Master of Arts: Bilingual/Urban Education

Certifications

ESL Certification

Awards & Honors

(1992) Elementary School Student Teacher of the Year

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

(2001) Teacher of the Year

Thomas Jefferson School, Union City, NJ

(2007) National Honor Roll's Outstanding American Teachers Society

(2012) Greek School Director of Education

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey

(2015) Greek-American Educator of the Year

Mayor Brian P. Stack and Union City Board of Commissioners

(2015) St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Community Mother of the Year

(2022) St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Community Honoree

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey

(2023) Greek School Director of Education

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey

Biography

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, therefore, (no surprise!), and a huge Pittsburgh Steelers Football Fan! As of September 2023, I will be in my 31st year of teaching. Since 2001, I have been teaching 4th grade, and I absolutely love it! Though school expectations take a big leap forward in this grade, I am always amazed at the students' determination to succeed and their growth as more mature learners. I am proud to state that my entire teaching career has centered around urban area school districts – Student Teaching in Kearny, NJ; three and half years in Weehawken, NJ; and the rest in Union City, New Jersey since 1995. I am extremely proud of my Greek heritage that has made me appreciate so many others’ cultures and contributions within our society. At the same time, I am very proud to be an educator in Union City – a district that offers so many programs, services and educational achievements to our diverse group of students and teachers. I have teaching experience in 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th and 7^th grades. Every September I look forward to the challenge of a classroom filled with new, unique and special students. I have high expectations from every student. Every child is extraordinary to me as I work tirelessly to reach and maximize each child’s potential in the classroom.

Conference Times:

*Please email me at: [email protected]

Call Parent Liaison at 201-348-5960, ext. 3111 to schedule an appointment.

Classroom Procedures and Policies:

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, ORGANIZED AND ALWAYS TRY THEIR BEST!

READING IS POWER!!! Every student is expected to be reading every night!! There are class novels, book report books, current event articles, etc. ("A child that reads, will be an adult who thinks!")

MATH FACT POWER!!! Every student should have developed an automatic recall of the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts prior to entering fourth grade.

("Math makes your life add up!")

Planners: Students are responsible daily for writing down their own homework in their planners from the board. ("For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned!" Benjamin Franklin)

Home Folders: The Home Folder goes home and comes back to school everyday. One section is for important notices for Parents; the other section contains important papers for students to keep safely.

Signed Folders: Every few weeks, a “Signed Folder” may be sent home with graded tests and assessments for Parents to review and sign each one. This will give Parents an idea of concepts and skills taught with some of their child’s grades as well to view their progress. This folder must be returned by the following school day with all its contents signed.