Ms. Polino

Introduction

Hi! My name is Kristina Polino and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am looking forward to an awesome school year. My goals this year are to help and support your child in growth, make learning fun and engaging, and continue to grow as an educator. 

Teaching Background

I graduated with my Bachelors in Education from Buffalo State in 2012. I started teaching in the Buffalo Public Schools in 2014.  I graduated with my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education in 2016. I graduated in 2021 with a second Masters in Educational Leadership from American College of Education. I have been a Special Education Teacher my entire career, but I am also certified to teach Early Childhood and Elementary Education. As of 2022, I also hold my School Building Leader certification. 

Favorites

color: pink

animal: elephant

food: pizza

drink: sparkling water

dessert: brownies

candy: gummy bears

movie: Lion King

tv show: Criminal Minds

book: the Great Gatsby

subject: Math

season: fall

sport/team: football/Buffalo Bills

hobbies: kayaking, hiking, traveling

store: Target

ELA Resources

• Lexia- connect through the district website/student login or iPad App
• Teach Your Monster to Read- https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
• Sight Word Ninja- iPad app
• Spelling City- https://www.spellingcity.com/
• Endless Reader- https://www.originatorkids.com/?p=40
• Common Core Sheets- https://www.commoncoresheets.com/

Math Resources

• MobyMax- connect through district website/student login or iPad App
• Khan Academy- https://www.khanacademy.org/
• Prodigy- https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/ or iPad App
• Sushi Monster- iPad App
• Pet Bingo- iPad App
• Corbett Math- https://corbettmathsprimary.com/
• Mash Up Math- https://www.mashupmath.com/
• Common Core Sheets- https://www.commoncoresheets.com/

Brain Breaks

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

https://www.gonoodle.com/