About Me:  Mrs. Cinquemani

• I’ve been teaching since 1996

• I have taught in a 1^st-2^nd grade multiage classroom, 1^st grade and 4^th grade

• I have been married for 11 years.  (My husband and I have yet to remember our anniversary.  Thank goodness we are both horrible with dates!)

• I have a dog named Izzy.  She is a Rottweiler, but thinks she is a Saint Bernard.  (She drools a lot!)  Although a Rottweiler is known for their protective nature, I truly believe that if a burglar were to break into our house, she would allow them to take whatever they wanted, as long as they pet her and gave her a biscuit.

• I have a beautiful 10-year-old daughter named Shea.  Her entire, short life, she has wanted to move to Australia when she turns 18 and become one of Bindi Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors at the Australian Zoo.  Recently, she has stated that she wants to open her own zoo and educate all the visitors about the animals, all while providing free face painting services to the children who visit.

• I also have a 6-year-old daughter named Brin.  If she were born first, she would be an only child.  She tests me every step of the way, with a scrunched up nose and clenched teeth.  Despite our daily battles over teeth and hair brushing, I still love her dearly.  (But now you know why I have so much gray hair!)

• I absolutely love chocolate.  I’m not picky, but my favorite dessert is warm chocolate brownies with vanilla ice cream on top.  YUMMY!

• I can be tough, but I also think I am fair.

• I try not to give homework on Fridays, but sometimes . . . it happens.

• The best way to reach me is via email.  My email address is:

• tcinquem@frsd.k12.nj.us

• You can also reach me by phone at:  908-284-7620 ext. 5833

• My goal as an educator is not to just teach children to learn academically, but to help children feel good about themselves and what they have accomplished.  I will push your children to do the best they can, and I will praise them for their efforts.  I will also hold them accountable for their actions.  As they become more and more independent, they need to be responsible for the choices that they make.

• I believe whole-heartedly that if we work together as a team, your child will have the best academic experience possible.