Reed Welcomes Catherine Tinti

Meet and welcome Miss Catherine Tinti, Mathematics Special Education Teacher at Reed Middle School.

Miss Tinti brings a wealth of experience into the classroom here in Central Islip Schools. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Adolescence Education (3.99 GPA); and her Master of Science in Education, TESOL, (4.00 GPA); from St. John's University,  School of Education. She was on the Dean's List, a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, and she was a recipient of St. John's University Presidential Scholarship.

Miss Tinti was a student teacher at St. Francis Preparatory High School, (Grades 9-12), where she developed instruction based on students' interests and demonstrated real-life application of mathematical practices. She additionally utilized differentiated instruction in mathematics for students of varying abilities.

"I'm so happy to be able to be working with students and pursuing my teaching career here at Central Islip," Miss Tinti said. "This is a great community, and I am really excited to be working with everybody here."

When she's not in the classroom, Miss Tinti said she enjoys hanging out with her friends, going to the beach, and spending time with her family. She has three brothers, and her mother is a middle school mathematics teacher. "I'm so grateful that my parents always made sure I was on top of my studies," she added. "My mom and dad helped me to pursue my education, and they supported me in college."

Congratulations to Miss Tinti as she begins her teaching career in Central Islip Schools!