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Barbara Salamone (Barbara.Salamone@pisd.edu) is the principal of Stinson Elementary. Education has been her passion and focus for more than 30 years. Her first twelve years were as a classroom teacher, grades 2 - 5 and 3 - 8 reading, in schools in the Rochester, New York area. Since moving to Plano, Texas in 1981, she taught 6th grade English and reading 5 years and spent 8 years in administration at Bowman Middle School, first as Dean of Instruction and then as assistant principal. This is Mrs. Salamone's 12th year as an elementary principal having served 5 years at Dooley Elementary before opening Stinson in August 2000. Mrs. Salamone has a master degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in reading from Nazareth College, Rochester, New York and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in foreign languages from the University of New York in Buffalo, New York. She holds teacher certification from New York and Texas, supervisor and administration certificates from Texas, and an additional 45 graduate hours in elementary curriculum and gifted and talented education. Honors include being Teacher of the Year at Bowman Middle School and receiving a Ross Perot Excellence in Education Award. Mrs. Salamone is also a PTA lifetime member. During her years in education, she has written curriculum, served on numerous district level committees and presented at local and state conferences. Mrs. Salamone was named 2001-2002 Texas Administrator of the Year by ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators). She was a 2003 Honoree in the International Who's Who of Professional and Business Women. "The highlight of my work in education was the opening of Stinson Elementary in August 2000. Every minute in those thousands of hours spent planning, purchasing, hiring, unpacking and setting up from January - July 2000 was worth it. The energy level and enthusiasm of the staff is contagious. Children and parents come to school smiling and feeling good." 'Star Power' spirit is very evident at Stinson. Staff, students, and parents work side by side sharing the vision and making Stinson a place where strong, caring relationships are nurtured. By creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where children can feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes and stretching themselves intellectually, we can offer children a safe and stimulating learning environment." "The Stinson staff is an incredible group of professionals who chose to come here from other schools in our district, Texas, and other states. They are happy to be here and it shows in their work and commitment to our children." Please join us as we all work together so that 'Stinson stars shine in the galaxy of learning'." |
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Maureen Yervasi (Maureen.Yervasi@Pisd.edu) grew up in Brooklyn, New York, but she and her family have lived in Texas for 27 years. She has a BBA in Business Education from Pace University, an MS in Special Education from UTD and an adminitrator's certificate from Texas A&M Commerce. Mrs. Yervasi has been in education for 30 years and has called PISD home for the last 21 years. During her years in education she has been a Business Education teacher, 4th Grade teacher, Special Education teacher and Team Leader (K-10), as well as an Administrative Intern and Assistant Principal for the last 4 years. Mrs. Yervasi is excited about her new position as Stinson Elementary's Assistant Principal and feels privileged to be part of such a wonderful community. She has a passion for helping students dream and believe and is committed to helping students reach for the stars! |
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