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Sarah Cooney: Testimonials

Sarah Cooney is a highly recommended teacher with over 15 years of experience. She generates dynamic lesson plans and curriculum that engages students through meaningful use of technology. Students enjoy learning from Sarah and build strong relationships with her both in and out of the classroom. Sarah is praised for her passion for teaching, ability to challenge and support students, and dedication to helping students learn and grow. Multiple testimonials highlight Sarah's creativity, strong relationships with students and families, and commitment to supporting students' overall well-being.

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Sarah Cooney: Testimonials

Sarah Cooney is a highly recommended teacher with over 15 years of experience. She generates dynamic lesson plans and curriculum that engages students through meaningful use of technology. Students enjoy learning from Sarah and build strong relationships with her both in and out of the classroom. Sarah is praised for her passion for teaching, ability to challenge and support students, and dedication to helping students learn and grow. Multiple testimonials highlight Sarah's creativity, strong relationships with students and families, and commitment to supporting students' overall well-being.

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Sarah Cooney:

Testimonials
Connie Coker: Assistant Head of School,
St. Anne’s of Annapolis

š Sarah and I collaborated on an almost daily basis as we taught 5th and 6th
Grade Social Studies alongside one another. Sarah not only generated dynamic
ideas for lessons and curriculum development, she was also masterful in their
implementation. As a teacher and technology coordinator at the time, I was
amazed at the fluidity in which Sarah was able to glide through her lessons with
engaging, meaningful, and relevant technology use. Her lessons were
memorable; the content was memorable; and the students (and Sarah) always
had a blast. She is an effective communicator and maintained strong
relationships with parents. She was also masterful at building relationships with
students in the classroom and through extracurricular activities-- a model and
mentor for building lifelong learning in any arena. I am consistently inspired by
Sarah's passion and craft for teaching and learning. Sarah comes highly
recommended as a colleague, teacher, student, and friend.
Peter Braverman: Peter Braverman School
Counseling

š Sarah Cooney and I worked together — I was her principal — from 2011 to 2015. Sarah's
teaching skills are exceptional. She is demanding and funny, and conveys to students in rare
ways how much she cares for them while holding them to high academic standards. When
Sarah and I worked together, she taught primarily ancient civilizations in sixth grade social
studies. and she worked beautifully in "backward design," asking what content students
needed to know and what skills they needed to acquire, and designing her curriculum to
fulfill those aims. From the essential question, "What makes a civilization," Sarah's lessons fell
into place. As implied, Sarah balances content and skills masterfully, recognizing that there is
no divide between the two; in her classes students learn important facts and theories, while
building research, writing, and public speaking skills simultaneously. (Con’t next page)
Peter Braverman: Peter Braverman School
Counseling

š In particular, Sarah's use of technology in her classroom is all but


seamless, as she moves to incorporate laptops and tablets when
needed, putting them aside to discuss a video or a reading, and
returning to computer devices when necessary. None of this was
lost on parents, who were routinely Sarah's biggest fans — not
surprising, as their children congregated in Sarah's room during
breaks and lunch. But most of all students love learning from Sarah,
and I'm not sure I can offer a higher accolade than that. Both of my
children still keep in touch with her!
Carrie Accardi: Residential and Commercial
Real Estate – Construction and Management

šSarah is one of those life changing teachers who touches


the lives of her kids and reaches their hearts and minds
with creativity and kindness! We were blessed to have
had her as teacher to more than one of our children.
She’s amazing!!
Emilie Claviere-Kiss: Head of Year – ACS
Cobham International School

š I worked with Sarah for 2 years at ACS International School Cobham


UK. At the time she taught American History to Grade 8 students,
was in charge of the yearbook and also coached softball and cross
country. Sarah was an inspiration to the students who all loved her
and to the teachers who just wanted to be like her! She has a
passion for her subject, which she finds easy to pass on to her
students. It has been 10 years since I have worked with her and I still
miss her. She has a great sense of humour inside and outside the
classroom, gets on well with everyone, and is child centered. Your
school would be very lucky to have Sarah as a teacher.
Smriti Laxman Popenoe, CFA: EVP Co-
Chief Investment Officer, Dynax Capital,
Inc.

š Sarah taught both my children social studies in 5th grade with a


passion for igniting young children’s minds. She has a creative
approach and excellent ability to relate to children. She made
history and geography come alive with practical projects and
assignments that ensured learning was the focus.

That’s what differentiates her from other teachers - she doesn’t


teach - she makes sure your child LEARNS. I’m grateful for her
influence on my children.
Carli Garcia: Former HVA ELA Teacher;
Technology Integrationist

šSarah has been an educator for 15+ years. She is


thoughtful, resourceful, and always ready to jump in with
great ideas. Her attention to detail makes for stellar
creativity and culture building. Her wide-ranging curricular
expertise is essential for interdisciplinary goals.
Betsey Reinstein Dewey: Therapist at U. of
Maryland, Behavioral Health Unite

šSarah was born to be a teacher! She's simply the


best! She will always be one of my son's absolute
favorites, and he's now a college sophomore
having had many more teachers over the years!
Julia T. Novakowsky, Ph.D: Assistant Professor
at Missouri State University, College of
Education

šSarah Cooney is a skilled educator. She is a passionate


and devoted teacher who incorporates creativity,
technology, and care into every lesson she prepares and
demonstrates patience and flexibility with every student
she supports.
Katherine Mobley: Managing Direction of Middle
Schools at Harlem Village Academy

šSarah excels in building systems and is


passionate about reading culture and
libraries! She is excellent at designing inviting
reading spaces and supporting students in
their growth as independent readers!
Jessica Harrison: School Library Media Specialist,
Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School

š Sarah is a passionate teacher who loves her students, and that


passion and love turn into a dynamic and engaging classroom that
makes students excited to learn. She knows her content and is very
adept at designing curriculum that is innovative and inquiry-based.
I have always admired her ability to be flexible under pressure, and
come up with new ways to help students learn. She taught me so
much as a teacher, and is a valuable asset to any team.
Trevor Waddington: Marketing Consultant for
Schools, Camps, & Educational Organizations

šSarah is one of the most engaging


educators I have ever come across. Her
ability to engage students and parents is
only eclipsed by her passion for her craft.
Tyler Belanga: SS Teacher at Harlem Village
Academy/ Tutor at Hilltop Elite Education

š Sarah's heart is enormous, and the effort she puts in to turn her
empathy into action seems boundless. No one cares more than
Sarah, and this is evident in the way students gravitate toward her
and think of her as a mentor. Her creativity and imagination when it
comes to lesson planning ensure that her students are always
engaged and pushed to expand their thinking. The combination of
Sarah's many years of experience working in schools and her drive
to continue to grow make her a valuable asset in the endeavor to
shape adolescents into thoughtful, well-rounded humans.
Annie Groat: Director of Institutional
Advancement at Green Acres School

I worked with Sarah and she taught my daughter. She is a creative


teacher with a strong understanding of progressive pedagogy.
Project based learning is a strength of Sarah's. Sarah builds meaningful
relationships with her students. She can equally challenge and
support students. She cares deeply about her work, her students, and
making a difference.
Marina Badillo: Director of Counseling,
New Visions for Public Schools

š I have known Sarah for the past three years working at Harlem
Village Academy. As the school counselor, I have partnered with
Sarah on many occasions to support our students on their social
emotional needs. Sarah is a dedicated teacher and goes above
and beyond for all her students. Sarah has developed so many
great connections and relationships with students. Students see her
as someone they can turn to for help not only with academics but
also with their challenges too. They see her as the kind,
nonjudgmental, and trust worthy. (Con’t next page)
Marina Badillo: Director of Counseling,
New Visions for Public Schools

š Overall, our students are fortunate to have a teacher like Sarah


who really see them as a whole person to support them not only in
the classroom but also beyond. Sarah is also a pleasure to work
with! She is so kind and thoughtful, and she is an integral part of our
staff culture. Sarah is always positive and eager to help any staff
member. She helps plans staff culture events and is well organized
and creative! Overall, I recommend Sarah to be a teacher at your
school. She comes with many years of experience and is very
dedicated to her craft.

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