Teacher Spotlight: Rose Tree Elementary's Nancy Gheysens

Media Patch is offering a feature called Teacher Spotlight where we will feature a local teacher who deserves recognition. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do.

This Rose Tree Elementary School RIT teacher, , has taught at the school almost her entire career and says seeing a child reach their potential is immeasurable.

Teacher: Nancy Gheysens

School:

Grade/Subject: RIT (Response to Instruction and Intervention Teacher) for Kindergarten through 5th grades. As an RIT, Gheysens works with parents and teachers to support a child, in a team approach, who may need extra attention.  

Years in the Industry: 22 and a half years, 22 years at Rose Tree Elementary

Teaching History:

Gheysens received her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and began her teaching career in the Wilkes Barre area before coming to Rose Tree Elementary. She taught 1st, 4th and 5th grades before becoming the school's RIT.

What do you like most about your job:

It's extremely rewarding to scaffold these students academically and nurture their strengths and work as a team to create a student achievement plan so each student can maximize his or her potential. When you nurture the strength of a child they are more likely to thrive. When you have education, you have self-esteem, positive relationships and academic success.

Why did you become a teacher:

I enjoy a vocation in which you can play a major role, second to parents, in educating a child and helping that child to maximize his or her potential. The rewards you see when a child meets academic success are immeasurable.

What do you like best about your current school:

There is a tremendous amount of support and respect from the community and dedication from the teachers. We're very child-centered here and people are motivated to learn and implement best practices so the students can thrive. The administration too is supportive and has always encouraged us to push ourselves and stay current in the education field.

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