Mosaic--Nurturing Potential

Hello, PCA parents. In this episode, we sit down with the dedicated Mosaic team at PCA, the teachers who support and challenge your students to help them grow into their full potential. As the school year comes to a close, we wanted to share some of their reflections and thoughts on the progress made over the past year.

 

PCA's Mosaic Team (L to R): Liberty Roets, Matt Compagna, Louise Beal, Mikaela McGillick, and Karen Coppinger

We start by introducing the team members in a more personal way. Mrs. Louise Beal, the speech pathologist and Director of the Mosaic Program, shares her journey and love for nature. Mrs. Karen Coppinger, with her expertise in learning disabilities and special education, talks about her passion for baseball. Mrs. Mikaela McGillick, who transitioned from teaching third grade to joining the Mosaic team, discusses her interests in bird watching and horseback riding. Mrs. Liberty Roets, a reading specialist, highlights her love for spending time outdoors with her family. Lastly, Mr. Matt Campagna, known as Mr. C, shares his background in ESL and special education, and his multicultural heritage.

The team discusses their focus on student growth over achievement and how they foster a positive learning environment. Mrs. Roets emphasizes the importance of social and emotional development, sharing an example of a student who gained confidence and improved academically. The team highlights the significance of positive reinforcement and building strong relationships with students.

They also address the challenges students face and the strategies used to overcome them. Mrs. Coppinger shares a story of a student with dyslexia who, through understanding his learning process and receiving proper interventions, gained confidence and spoke about his experience to his classmates. Mr. Campagna discusses the importance of organization and time management skills, sharing how he worked with a student to develop a personalized system for keeping track of assignments.

The Mosaic Team emphasizes the importance of seeing students through the lens of Christ, recognizing their unique strengths and talents, and encouraging them to grow. They work closely with homeroom teachers and principals to provide a comprehensive support system for students. The team also celebrates the success of students who have met their goals and are ready to transition out of the Mosaic program, ensuring a smooth transition and continued support as needed.

For new families or those just discovering their child's need for extra support, the Mosaic Team assures them of the proper care, respect, and appropriate challenges their child will receive. They highlight the collaborative effort between teachers, parents, and students to maximize each child's God-given potential.

The episode concludes with the team looking forward to the next school year, sharing their excitement for the continued growth and development of their students. As they head into their well-deserved summer break, they express their commitment to recharging and preparing for another year of nurturing and guiding students at PCA.

We hope you have a restful and exciting summer, and we look forward to seeing you on campus soon!