Meet Mrs. Mahoney

Dear Families,

I would like to thank you for taking your time to view this website. I look forward to getting to know both you and your child better. Together we can make this a fantastic school year. Allow me to tell you a bit about myself.

I am originally from Ohio (Go Buckeyes!). I received my undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in Psychology. I spent a few years working with children in schools as a guidance counselor aide, teacher's aide, and high school cheerleading coach. These experiences were so rewarding that I decided to become a teacher. I have a master's degree in Elementary Education from Ursuline College.

Originally I taught fifth grade in Euclid, Ohio for three years. I always wanted to live in a big city. So, I moved to the greatest city in the world: New York City. There I taught third grade. After I got married I moved to Long Island and started teaching at John H. West in 2006.

When I'm not working or learning something new to share with the children, I have many favorite things. Here are a few of them.

Favorite Sport	Favorite Team	Favorite Player Eddie George	Favorite Book	Favorite Pets My dogs Klint and Ed

I truly look forward to making this an exciting and memorable year for your child in second grade. Please feel free to contact me.

My email address is claire.mahoney@plainedgeschools.org.

For immediate attention send a note or call the office at 992-7500.