Maria DeNardo

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Maria DeNardo
3K-1
mdenardo@dwcaonline.org
"Believe in yourself and try! You will succeed in all that you do!”

Ms. De Nardo, 3K-1 Teacher, has been teaching for twenty-five years in Catholic schools, including thirteen years at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Elementary Education, both from St. John’s University. Her teaching philosophy centers on the belief that every child can be successful when they try their best. She embraces a center-based learning environment and values the social-emotional approach to teaching young children. Ms. De Nardo is also a former member of NAEYC, a nationally accredited early childhood organization that supports best practices in early education. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and working on art projects.