Damaris Sampayo

Kindergarten - East

Teacher Information

Where are you from? 
Holbrook, NY

What is your education?
SUNY Empire State College: Hipanic Language & Literature (undergrad) SUNY Stony Brook University: Teaching English as a second or other language (graduate)

How long have you been a teacher:
I’ve been teaching for over 10 years

Favorite Saint?
St. Cecilia

Favorite Quote?
“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” Mother Teresa

Favorite Book?
When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago

Favorite Verse?
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” Psalm 46:5
 

2021 - 2022 School Year

What can they look forward to when they join your class?
You can look forward to learning while using new technology in class and making lifelong friends.

What’s unique and interesting about your class?
When students enter my classroom, we already share a common bond. We all love to have fun and we know that God loves us. A unique thing about my classroom is that I incorporate technology and movement into everyday activities, so there’s never a dull moment!

How is your class different from what they experienced last year?
My class is different because I know how important cultivating belonging in the classroom is. Individuality and uniqueness should always be valued. Belonging means ensuring that all of my students feel comfortable, appreciated and loved. I will make sure every child feels chosen.

Message to Parents
Thank you for choosing Our Lady of Guadalupe School! We are a family here and we strive to make your experience a beautiful one. We’re excited to continue in-classroom instruction, as it’s one of the most important social experiences for a child. My focus is to create opportunities for my students to build relationships with their peers and I can't wait to help shape lifelong readers and learners as the year goes on. This school year is going to be amazing!

I’m thrilled to be teaching kindergarten and I can't wait to get to know you, your children and family as we move forward throughout the year.

For this school year, our communication will be through Class Dojo, Google Classroom and of course email. All of these are easy to use. You can always reach out to me via email and I can walk you through everything.