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    Welcome to Kindergarten

     

    My name is Mary Amtsberg and I would like to welcome you to kindergarten at Caley Elementary. The 2024-2025 school year will hold many new and exciting learning adventures. 

     

    It is hard to believe that I am beginning my 28th year at Caley Elementary. I am very lucky to work with such an amazing and talented staff.  

     

    I grew up in Frederick, Maryland, which is between Baltimore and Washington. 

     

    I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in early childhood at Salisbury State University on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. While at Salisbury, I was the sports editor of the campus newspaper. I received my master's degree in special education from Western Maryland College. 

     

    I began my teaching career at South Frederick Elementary School, in Maryland, where I taught first grade, for two years, before moving to Pennsylvania.

     

    A few other interesting facts about me:
    • My husband, Michael and I will celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary in February.
    • We have two children, Benjamin and Sarah. Our son, Ben, is a photographer for the Lacrosse Network as well as for lacrosse clubs. This keeps him traveling up and down the East coast. Our daughter, Sarah, is going into her sophomore year at East Stroudsburg University. She is majoring in communications with a concentration in web design\digital media.
    • We have a dog named Gunnar and Ben's cat Kali is also a member of the family.  
    • In 2014, I was admitted to the Daughters of the American Revolution  My ancestor, Nicholas Isaac Grindstaff fought for our freedom in the Southern campaign of the War.
    • I am a Washington Commanders fan, but the NFC has thrown me for a loop the past few years. I am really excited about the upcoming season as my friend Dan Quinn was just hired as the new head coach. I am an also a Baltimore Orioles fan.
    • In my free time, I enjoy walking\hiking at Monocacy Hill and hiking in general, genealogy, spending time with friends and family and going home to Maryland. 

     

    Ben and Sarah

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Last Modified on August 18, 2024