Hello! I am Mrs. Colleen Giordano. I am a Math Resource Teacher. This is my thirty – first year teaching in Fort Lee. I started teaching in 1992, as Miss Patti, Kindergarten Teacher at School#4. I then taught Basic Skills Math and Resource Math at Schools #3 & #4 from 2001 to 2020. In 2021, I began teaching Resource Math at School #1.

I have a diploma in the field of early childhood education. I have several years of experience running early-on centers and working in daycare with small children.

I am a mum of three active boys, who is passionate about being a mum and telling stories kids will love to read.

India Butts is an author, life coach, and the Research and Development Quality Manager at Bronner Brothers Inc. As a hobby India she loves to Face Paint. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, and raised in Greater Atlanta, Georgia. India attended Point University.

My name is Carter Patterson. I’m a fourth grader and an A Honor Roll student. I love to play Roblox. My favorite food is pizza. I love to spend time with my family. My favorite NFL team is the Kansas City Chiefs. My Favorite College football team is the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. I want to be a Mechanical Engineer and attend the University of Alabama at Huntsville. Math is my favorite subject.

I’m from Philadelphia, PA, born and raised. I take immense pride in my roots, and being from Philly has shaped me in many ways. It’s a city rich in history, diversity, and a vibrant arts and culture scene that has greatly influenced my creativity.

Hello! My name is Michelle and I am 26 years young from Cleveland, OH. I am married to my wonderful husband Luke who has been the biggest supporter throughout this whole journey. We just had our first son on 4/29/23 and his name is Nolan and we have a crazy dog named Rosie who loves us more than anything.

I was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, I am the first person in my family to have graduated college and to have served in the U.S Military.

Hello! My name is Chandele Morris, and I hold a Master of Education degree. I am a mother of three, an educator, and a strong supporter of neurodiversity. Teaching about the variety of minds and cultures in our daily lives brings me great joy. I have a lighthearted personality and enjoy bringing smiles to people’s faces. As a visual thinker, I find it more convenient to comprehend ideas using analogies. This is what inspired me to create children’s stories.

I’m a detective, hostage negotiator and professor in NYC. I’ve been in law enforcement for over 18 years. I am married to my amazing husband Chris. We have four talented, cool kids.