My name is Jueine Arlotta and I am a media specialist at Roosevelt Elementary School in Hawthorne, N.J.  I am currently enrolled in the Masters of Education Reading Specialist program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. My quote, "I am Kyra's mom" is a reflection of my other job as mother. Kyra is my four year old daughter and she and I are going through many changes this year. When the kids at school know me, she says to them... that's my mom.

     I enjoy reading and teaching very much. In my spare time, I play with my daughter and our two Cocker Spaniels, Peabody and Penelope. I love learning new techniques to use in the classroom which is probably why I enjoy continuing education courses. Prior to teaching and becoming a mom, I lived in Manhattan for 12 years and worked in the advertising world.