About+the+Teacher

My name is Jaclyn Rose Costello and I am your child's Literacy Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. I grew up in Catholic School having attended St. Stanislaus School in Lansdale and graduated from Lansdale Catholic High School in 1996. I went on to pursue my Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education at East Stroudsburg University. While at ESU, I spent several months in Cannes, France achieving my certification in French. In 2000, I married my husband, Kevin, while preparing to begin my Senior Year of college. I student taught in the School District of Philadelphia, at Robert Morris and Kearny Elementary School. I graduated from ESU in 2001, and began immediately teaching in Philadelphia. I inherited an 8th grade class at Fitzsimons Middle School, after their long-term substitute failed to retain the position. From Fitzsimons, I began teaching a 6th grade st L.P. Hill in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city. I taught the same children (with a few movements) for 6th, 7th and 8th grade. When they graduated, I decided that it was time for me to move on as well. E.C. Emlen was beginning their first year with a 6th grade in 2005. I have been here since. I have been in sixth grade since my time here, with the exception of one year in fourth. My true love will always be with the older kids. I have three children, Matthew is 9, Conor is 7, and Dillon is 5.

 Our world is constantly changing at a rapid pace. We are very aware of this in sixth grade. I embrace technology in my classroom. While I am teaching the students how to use technology, I am also using it as a tool for their instruction in their various subjects. By using my SMART board and other interactive materials, the subject matter comes to life for my eager learners. This allows for a creative environment of exploration and growth. I will continue to work tirelessly to prepare my students for the 21st century.