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Name: Deborah DAndrea Contact: email address- deborah_d'andrea@dpsk12.org Phone: 720-423-7063 Class Motto: "Do right, be kind." -Namaste || =Education:= Degree:MA Special Education UCD MA Administration U of D Education PhD classes U of D* Degree: MEd Education Leadership University of Denver Endorsement(s)/Licenses: Special Education Mild/Moderate K-21 Secondary Science 7 -12 Highly Qualified Higly Qualified :Language Arts Educational Certifications: Administration and Supervision Special Education Director || =Sped Teacher= Room:117 =Daily Schedule:= 1-M. Physical SWcience 2-M. Physical Science 3-M Earth Science 4 IEP 5-Lunch 6Reading 7-M.Earth Science 8-prep. || ====Life Before TJ- I worked to put myself through college, and graduated college on the 8 year plan. This approach allowed me to travel internationally as well as work as a lab assistant and greenhouse supervisor. After becoming certified in New York City, I became a floral designer for a number of years. I finished college in New Jersey with major in Biology Education, minors in Special Education and Literature. I am the first person in my family to graduate from high school, and go to college.====
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====Teaching nationally - Due tothe nature of my husband's business, we have moved many times through out my career. I have taught in Midddle and High Schools for over 30 years in NJ, NY, VA, CA, AZ and CO. I have taught 6th-8th, and 9th-12th grade Earth,Life and Physical sciences. In addition, I have taught Science Fact and Fiction (my favorite to date), co-taught with English teachers, science teachers, math teachers, as well as teaching many other inclusive classes in a broad range of areas. I also teach Modified classes for students with special needs.====

====Passions - Besides teaching, my hobbies include teaching Pilates, gardening and reading mystery novels. I have played violin in the Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra in Denver for years, and may return some day when I have more time.==== ====When I lived in California, I became involved in wellness and fitness and have fitness certifications in many areas such as Yoga, Step, Kickbox, Aerobics,Toning and Cycle Spinning, my favorite class being Pilates. I am a Master Pilates Instructor and have taught PIlates for 15 years. I currently teach 2 Pilates Classes after school each week M - W. Pilates is my passion, and I feel privileged to be able to pass the joy of my practice on to others. I currently teach at the Denver SW YMCA. This past summer I took a Tai Chi Certification and am looking forward to practicing and teaching that wonderful energizer to my students.====

====Loves - My husband Ben and I have been married 30 years and have many pets. We currently live with Walter Winchell, an Akita mix, Macy, the cat who thinks she is a dog, Desmond, a rescued lab mix, and a small parrot, Don Fernando====