I grew up in Medford, MA where I currently still reside. I received my undergraduate degree in both elementary and special education at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, where I student taught in a 3rd grade classroom and resource room for 3rd and 4th graders. After that, I worked as a special education assistant at the Underwood Elementary School in Newton, MA. In June 2015, I received my Master's Degree in Special Education from American International College. This will be my sixth year teaching first grade here at Hardy! I could not be happier to be a part of the Hardy School family, and I feel lucky to be in such a supportive and positive environment. When I am not in the classroom, I am usually running, spending time with family or spending my summers in Newport living with friends!
I am very excited for all that we have planned and I am looking forward to a great school year!
The best way to contact me is through email: [email protected] or by sending in a note with your child.
Thank you for an exciting start to the year! Sincerely, Katherine Picarde