Teacher

My Professional Career

  • Dowling Graduation

    Dowling Graduation
    I graduated from Dowling College in May of 1998. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English/ Elementary Education.
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    Allyson Hollander-Romero's Professional Career

  • Tangier Smith- Teacher Assistant

    Tangier Smith- Teacher Assistant
    I was hired by Nick Cassone to work as a Reading Teacher Assistant in November 1998. It was a brand new program created by Paul Casciano and Lisa Greiner. I worked with the ten most struggling 1st graders; very similiar to what the LLI teachers do now.
  • 2nd Grade Teacher

    2nd Grade Teacher
    In May of 1999, Nick Cassone hired me to be a 2nd grade teacher for the upcoming 1999-2000 school year.
  • Tenure Ceremony

    Tenure Ceremony
    I was the LAST out of 34 teachers to walk the stage to receive tenure. I was also 37 weeks pregnant with my first son, Jack. Paul Casciano thought it would be appropriate to end the ceremony with the "Fat Girl" although I was not singing across the stage! :)
  • Masters Degree Stony Brook University

    Masters Degree Stony Brook University
    After taking an extension to take care of my son and buy a house; I completed my Masters Degree at Stony Brook.