Northside Staff Spotlight
September 27, 2021
Meet our Instructional Support Staff
Mrs. Emily Brockway
Emily enjoys cooking, Cricuting, and shopping on Amazon.
This is Emily's 2nd year at Northside. She says her favorite thing about Northside is that we are truly a family.
Why does Emily enjoy being one of our Special Education Teachers? I love being a special education teacher, because there is no success or victory too small. I love being a small part of shaping these students into the amazing human beings they will become. I learn just as much from them as they do from me, if not more. Seeing “light bulb” moments and letting my students know they are valued and loved is the greatest part of my job.
Mrs. Jennie Moore
Jennie enjoys watching college football (War Eagle!) and spending time with family.
Jennie has been teaching at Northside for 4 years, and she says her favorite things about Northside is that it feels like a family.
Why does Jennie enjoy being a Special Education Teacher? I love teaching because it is the best feeling in the world when a student begins to understand something they have been working on. I love seeing their success! I also enjoy being able to work across different grade levels. This gives me an opportunity to get to know so many of the students in our school!
Mrs. Rachael Zuccala
Rachael enjoys going on adventures with her family, and she especially loves going motorcycle riding with her husband.
This is Rachael's 1st year at Northside, but she already loves it. She says everyone is so friendly and helpful.
Why does Rachael enjoy being a Special Education Teacher? I love being a Special Education Teacher because of the wonderful kids and staff I get to work with everyday. I love seeing confidence grow in my students as their hard work pays off.
Dr. Olivia Strozier
Olivia enjoys walking, reading, working in her yard and flower bed, and helping others in our community.
Olivia has been at Northside for 7 years. Her favorite things about Northside are the students and the unified staff.
Why does Olivia enjoy being a Special Education Teacher? I love teaching and being a support for our students. I like to enhance the evolutions of minds and break down the ideology of thought patterns as I help students become successful.
Mrs. Julie DePalo
Julie enjoys crafting and painting.
Julie has been at Northside for 5 years, and her favorite things about Northside are the amazing staff and students.
Why does Julie enjoy being a Special Education Parapro? I love being a Special Education Parapro because I get to build great individual working relationships with our amazing students. I find it very rewarding when students reach their goals and I can share in their excitement.
Mrs. Clare Schubert
Clare enjoys reading, completing puzzles, and organizing.
Clare has been at Northside for 11 years, and she says that the students and coworkers are her favorite things.
Why does Clare enjoy being a Special Education Parapro? I am one of the lucky ones who get to go in the classrooms and work with many different teachers and students. I love to learn from all of our talented teachers, and I love seeing and being a part of the progress the students make each year.
Mrs. Stephanie Tucker
Stephanie enjoys playing with her kids and hanging out with her family.
Stephanie has been at Northside for 3 years. Her favorite things about Northside are the wonderful students and loving staff. Go Cougars!
Why does Stephanie enjoy being a Special Education Parapro? I love being a Special Education Parapro, because being a small part of the children’s lives brings me so much joy. I love coming to work everyday and seeing the joy on their faces for learning. Coming to work gives me an opportunity to help our students grow in learning different things in education and life. Reaching their goals with them and celebrating their accomplishments are the biggest highlight of all.
Mrs. Lynn Denney - Speech
Lynn enjoys reading, walking, and running.
This is Lynn's 2nd year at Northside, and she says that she loves the passionate and kind staff.
Why does Lynn enjoy being a Speech Pathologist? To me, clear and effective communication is one of the most important components when it comes to life skills. I have the honor and privilege of assisting my students in connecting with others in all school settings via communication.
Dr. Julie Boyd - School Psychologist
Julie enjoys cooking, quilting, gardening, and exploring the backyard with her kids.
This is Julie's 2nd year serving Northside. Her favorite thing about working at Northside are all the kind and genuine people who care deeply about kids!
Why does Julie enjoy being a school psychologist? I love being a school psychologist! It allows me to collaborate with so many gifted teachers and wonderful families. I get to discover what kids are really good at and what is hard for them - and why - so that they can receive the most effective instruction for them. It is a privilege to be a part of Northside's team, a group that cares deeply about students and will go above and beyond to help them to be successful.
Mrs. Melanie Hitchcock - Occupational Therapist
Melanie enjoys spending time with her family.
This is Melanie's first year at Northside. She said her favorite thing so far about being at Northside is how welcoming and friendly the staff has been.
Why does Melanie enjoy being an Occupational Therapist? Being an occupational therapist is so rewarding and fun! I love helping students develop skills needed to be as independent and successful as possible at school. I love watching their eyes light up when they’re able to complete a task that they couldn’t do before!