Welcome to my Website!

I love to teach children to read! I have a lot of energy and I make learning to read a fun process.  Children need praise when they learn something new. Therefore, I celebrate learning by letting the children know they are awesome, cookin, fantastic, and remarkable! If you have any questions about Title One or your child please call me 570-662-2192 or e-mail me at jgaugler@southerntioga.org.

My curriculum is driven by the Dibels Assessment.  The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS).  It is given individually to all of our students in kindergarten, first, and second grades.  After taking the Dibels, the student will be in one of the three categories.  Benchmark which is on grade level.  Strategic which means the student needs some additional help because their score indicates that they are slightly below grade level, or Intensive which means that the student needs a lot of interventions. If students are Intensive or Strategic, they qualify for Title One Services. If your child is in kindergarten, first, or second grade, click the link on the left to learn what your child needs to know this year.