Francee Biondi
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! This year marks my 15th year at St. Patrick School as a full time teacher. Inspiring children to be independent learners, kind friends, and faithful Catholics proves to be challenging, but even more rewarding! I can't imagine doing anything else with my life.
Educational Background
High School: The Agnes Irwin School College: BA Degree from Dickinson College Post College: Elementary Ed. Certificate from Immaculata College I also hold my Middle School ELA Certificate I am currently taking classes towards my Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist at St. Joseph's University About Me..... I grew up in Berwyn, living there until I moved to Malvern as an adult. I have been a Malvern Borough Resident for 26 years! I have two children, both St. Pat's graduates, who are continuing their Catholic School Education. Luke graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in 2016, and is a senior at St. Joseph's University studying business. Maria graduated from Villa Maria Academy and is a junior at Fordham University, studying environmental science. I am an animal lover and have quite a few pets. I watch every Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers game on tv, and have a Sunday Ticket Package for the Phillies. As for vacation, we spend part of our summer in Nantucket every year. |
Book Characters I Identify With:
Hermione, from the Harry Potter series: a girl who loves to learn Eloise, from Eloise: a girl with curiosity who sometimes gets into trouble Pippi Longstocking, from Pippi Longstocking: a girl with an unusual pet Ramona Quimby, from the Ramona series: a girl who is far from perfect, but has a big heart Elizabeth, from The Paper Bag Princess: a girl who defeats the dragon all while wearing a paper bag, and when the prince says she looks a mess, she tells him to get lost and lives happily ever after! A Few of my Favorite Things....
Book: The Glass Castle, The Alchemist, Harry Potter Series, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Movie: The Godfather, Silver Linings Playbook, Bull Durham, Anchorman TV Show: Parks and Rec, Big Little Lies, Beat Bobby Flay, Game of Thrones Place to Vacation: Nantucket Island, Rome Meal: Grilled cheese with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese Ice Cream Flavor: black raspberry Sports Team: Phillies, Eagles, and Sixers Quote: It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Eleanor Roosevelt Fun Fact: I am related to 5 presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ulysses S. Grant Calvin Coolidge John Adams John Quincy Adams |