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FAQs
What is the Thomas Reynolds Center Program?
The Thomas Reynolds Center is a Graduate Assistantship for students enrolled in Daemen’s Masters in Special Education program. Graduate Students are hired as Graduate Assistants and work part time, receiving an hourly wage, at the Thomas Reynolds Center while completing course requirements to receive a Masters in Special Education degree. Graduate Assistants receive hands-on teaching experience in an after-school setting working with students at risk for academic failure and students with learning disabilities in grades K through 5th. Graduate Assistants receive direct instruction from Master Teachers in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, and student empowerment.
What schools does the Thomas Reynolds Center partner with?
- Amherst Central School District (specifically Windermere and Smallwood Elementary)
- Aloma D. Johnson Fruit Belt Community Charter School
When does the after-school program take place?
The after-school program for the 2009-2010 school year is held Mondays through Thursdays (3:30-5:30pm for Amherst student participants and 3:30pm-5:00pm for the Charter School student participants) beginning October 19, 2009 and ending on May 20, 2010. Students from the Amherst Central School District receive tutoring services at the Thomas Reynolds Center for Special Education building located on Daemen’s campus. Students attending the Aloma D. Johnson Fruit Belt Community Charter School receive tutoring services in their school building which is housed in the Reverend Dr. Bennett W. Smith Sr. Family Life Center - 833 Michigan Avenue - Buffalo, NY 14203.
Who are the Graduate Assistants working with the students?
Graduate Students enrolled in Daemen’s Masters in Special Program at Daemen College:
- Rebecca DiPasqua
- Meghan Eckle
- Heather Gramza
- Alesha Hill
- Stephanie Kitrenos
- Jennifer Parrino
- Michael Scive
- Christy Stachura
Who can I contact to get more information about the Thomas Reynolds Center?
Margie Pierowicz
Administrative Assistant
mpierowi@daemen.edu
716-839-8550
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