Special shout out to Alder's spelling bee champion, Alexi Piskun (7th grade)! He also did an incredible job, placing 5th in all of South Jersey! We are so proud! Saturday's spelling bee was filmed for television and will likely air on WHYY-TV at some point in the future. Details and more photos will be shared as they become available.
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Students from our MD program will serve fresh coffee to Alder staff every Friday! This prevocational experience is greatly beneficial for our students, and the opportunity to deliver and greet staff provides social opportunities that mean the most!
Sebastian has brewed both our hot and iced coffee for the month of March. He loves the responsibility of his job and always works with a smile. Congratulations, Sebastian!
What is your position at Alder? What brought you here? How long have you been here?
I teach 8th grade English and Social Studies. I grew up and went to school in EHT, and after college in 2004, I came back to EHT and taught at Slaybaugh and then Davenport. After 14 years of teaching elementary, I decided to transfer to Alder so I could teach older students and coach softball!
What is or has been one of your favorite things about Alder?
I like working with older kids and being able to coach. I also really like the teachers I get to work with every day!
What do you think will be your greatest challenge this year?
Getting kids to stay off their cell phones, especially in the hallways.
Where did you go to school? What degree did you earn?
I went to Rowan University and received a degree in Special Education with a certification in Language Arts.
Any fun facts you would like to share about yourself?
I used to sing with my twin sister at shows in Atlantic City, and on the March of Dimes Telethon as a kid. My older sister was Molly in the 1982 movie Annie. I made the USA master's ball hockey team in 2020, but never got to play across seas because of Covid. Last, I was in the first 5th grade class at Alder!
Kimberle joined AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children in 2022. Prior to joining the AtlantiCare team, she worked in substance abuse treatment empowering those she worked with the skills necessary to create a life worth living. She believes the key to wellness is creating a balance in all aspects of your life. With that balance, we can truly begin to see positive impacts to our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. As a school health specialist, Kimberle integrates her knowledge of mindfulness and yoga into her work with middle schools. At her school, she supports not only students, but school staff wellness and family engagement as well.
Katura began working for AtlantiCare as a School Health Specialist in 2023. Prior to joining the AtlantiCare team, she has owned and operated a youth mentoring organization for 12 years where she has advocated for at- risk youth and families to provide resources and services to address social emotional learning and solve problems to aid in the development of unique paths for children to learn, grow and thrive. Throughout the pandemic, she served as a case manager for homeless and disabled veterans to locate them permanent housing, attain adequate military benefits and insurance, mental health services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and suicide prevention. Katura has always had a passion for serving the community by promoting social and emotional awareness. and creating a caring atmosphere for student to plan for their future.
Click a topic below to be directed to the links included in the specialist's newsletter:
Mindful Based Practices for Those With a Disability
Ways Mindfulness Benefits Your Health
5 Simple Mindful Practices for Daily Life
Free or Reduced Meal Program
Students and families must submit an application to receive Free and Reduced Meals. Applications for Free and Reduced Meals are available online through MySchoolApps.
