Children love to feel accepted for themselves and praised for their own unique qualities. It is important that each child knows him or herself as a learner and leader.  This will be my second year with the cluster class and I am looking forward to knowing each of my students as a learner and a teacher.

I have been teaching elementary school since 1980. I am a graduate of Shippensburg University and have continued my education through various graduate courses and professional conferences. I have three beautiful children that each share a small part of my love for teaching.  My oldest son is finished with college and owns his own cafe and family catering business.  He volunteers his time coaching high school basketball.  My daughter is a special education teacher at West Shore School District Cedar Cliff High School. She is also a wonderful mommy to my very precious granddaughter Emma that was born in March 2008.  My youngest son will graduate from WVU in December.  

I am also a very proud grandmother to an adorable 2 year old.  Emma keeps me young and active!

Please join me this year with my dedication for helping and accepting each student for who they are, and providing them the tools to be advanced or proficient in the Pennsylvania standards.

Mrs. Kostelac