Maria Ferrandini
Teacher
1997

Charles C. Cashman Elementary School
Amesbury, MA
Subject(s) Taught: General Elementary
Grade(s): 4

At the time of the Award, Maria Ferrandini was:
Teacher
Charles C. Cashman Elementary School
Amesbury, MA
Subject(s) Taught: General Elementary
Grade(s): 4
Web Page: http://amesbury.net/cashman

Biographical Information:
The fourth-graders in Maria Ferrandini's class at Charles C. Cashman Elementary School in Amesbury are not only wiser thanks to the efforts of their teacher, they are also healthier. Ms. Ferrandini developed a lesson unit entitled "Food and Fitness," which received a substantial grant from the state of Massachusetts. The lesson teaches children the value of nutrition and exercise by having them work in cooperative groups based on nutrition- or exercise-related themes. Ms. Ferrandini has also developed numerous projects, such as plays, art shows, math nights and a weekly newsletter, to get parents more involved in their children's education. Ms. Ferrandini is active in the Amesbury Mentor Program, which pairs new teachers with experienced ones.

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