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Maureen Fahey

Upper School Mathematics

Community Service

 

email: mfahey@rockyhill.org



Education

  • Connecticut College, BA in Mathematics
  • URI, Graduate studies in mathematics education

     


Background

I worked in computer programming, specifically in data bases and statistical software for ten years and then I stayed home with my children for ten years.  During that time I did quite a bit of volunteer work including Meals on Wheels, tutoring, Greenwich Bay Women's Club (Member of the Year), Girl Scouts (troop leader), Cub Scouts (den leader) and the Frenchtown School  PTL, of which I was president.  After receiving my certification, I worked in a public school for one year and then came to RHS. 

I wear two hats at RHS, thus I have two goals for my students.  As a mathematics teacher, I want every student to get as much out of my class as possible.  The tools we have at Rocky Hill School really make that possible.  The small class size allows for more individual attention.  Calculators, computers and other technology allow students to stretch their ability and the Harkness method ensures that every student is involved and discovers meaning in what we do.   

 

My other role at RHS is the Community Service Coordinator.  We have our students read outstanding literature, to encourage them to become lifelong readers.  I hope that when students participate in community service, they will continue to serve and help others throughout their lives in addition to gaining insight on how truly lucky they are. 


Interests, Activities and Plans

I continue to be involved in a lot of community service.  In addition to the eight - ten weekends a year that I perform with the students here at RHS, I volunteer at various festivals like Bright NIght and the Rhythm and Roots Festival

 

My other great interest is reading.  I consider it a bad week when I only read one book.  One reason why I enjoy being at Rocky Hill School is that the faculty is comprised of many avid readers.  Often at lunch we discuss what we are reading and I have expanded my reading because of recommendations of other staff members. 

 

 

 

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