Miss Kristina Gaetano

I am the Fifth Grade Social Studies and Language Arts teacher at Thomas Edison Energy Smart Charter School for the 2015-2016 school year.

I went to college in State College, Pennsylvania at The Pennsylvania State University and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Following graduation, I lived in central Pennsylvania where I did substitute teaching.  I held two long term substitute positions in 6th grade teaching Language Arts and Social Studies. 

In August of 2013, I accepted a position at C2 Education as a Program Director in New Jersey.  As Director I managed the center, completed academic plans for my students, and held conferences. From these experiences, I was able to obtain various classroom management skills and time management skills.

Prior to moving to New Jersey, I lived in Houston, Texas for about a year.  It was a diverse city and I learned so much from the experience.  I lived with my older brother Bobby who still resides there with his wife, Safia. 

I grew up in a small town in Northeast Pennsylvania, called Mountain Top.  My mother still lives in my hometown today.  My father now lives in northwestern Pennsylvania.  He has been and continues to be a tremendous inspiration to me and my decision to become a teacher.  He taught for over 30 years, held administration positions, and is currently the Superintendent of Kane School District.  His teaching methods and connections with his students have impacted me and numerous others since I was a child.

When I am not in the classroom, you can find me at the beach!  I love going to the beach no matter what time of the year it is.  I also like to cook, bake, run, hike, and explore new places.

If there is anything else about me that you would like to know, feel free to contact me!  :)