Hello! My name is Betsy Caforio. After happily teaching Second Grade for 26 years, I am so excited to teach 1st grade this year! I started working in Shrewsbury in 1994 as an Instructional Aide at the Calvin Coolidge School. I held that position for two years and then taught in my own classroom there for one year. I came to Floral Street School when it first opened in 1997 and hope to be here for a long time!

 

I feel very fortunate to be part of such a collaborative school. I enjoy working with the kids, their parents, and my colleagues to help children be successful. I truly believe I have one of the greatest jobs in the world. There are few things more rewarding than hearing a child suddenly and excitedly say  . . .  "I get it!!!"

 

Not only have I taught many children, I have learned much from them. I hope to instill a love of learning (and laughing!) that lasts a lifetime.

 

I live with my husband, John, and our 8 year-old Boston Terrier, Cuda. We enjoy reading, gardening, and riding our motorcycles in the country. Camping in our RV, enjoying a yummy barbecue, and going to the beach are a LOT of fun, too!

 

My family is quite large - with lots of brothers and sisters (9) and even more nieces and nephews (20). My mom lives nearby and we love to get together to have "Breakfast Club" on her back deck.

 

"So build. A little bit at a time, celebrating every step along the way. Living is learning and learning is good." - Gina Spadafori

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