Deborah Reinhardt

Kindergarten

Teaching Subjects: Kindergarten

Short Bio: Mrs. Deborah Reinhardt has been employed in Kinnelon as a Kindergarten Teacher since 2001. She has a BS in Elementary Education from Lock Haven University and is currently seeking a Masters in Professional Development with a Supervisory certificate from Seton Hall University.
She has over 20 year teaching experience, both small group instruction and whole class, inclusion models. Prior to coming to Kinnelon, Deborah worked at The Franklin Elementary Schools as a Basic Skills instructor working with 2nd - 8th graders teaching math and reading. She has also worked in the Sparta School System as a Basic Skills Instructor for 2nd - 5th grade students providing reading and math support to identified students and taught kindergarten for a total of 7 years there. She has private school experience as well, having taught Kindergarten at the Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta for 4 years.

Since 2001, and an employee of the Kinnelon Schools, Deborah is an active member of the Kinnelon School community, working as the MCCEA PRIDE chairperson for Kinnelon Schools KEA Representative, various committee memberships and a mentor to new teachers. She has written curriculum, both in science and writing. She enjoys working with new teachers, acting as the cooperating teacher for a number of student teachers from local colleges. She also is the camp councilor for the nationally recognized Safety Town Program in Kinnelon.

Mrs. Deborah Reinhardt enjoys an active life style which includes camping with her family, taking long walks on the beach, cycling, running and pilates. She has 3 children and lives with her husband in Andover New Jersey.

Favorite Quote: "How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand." - The Responsive Classroom Framework