Staff directory

HI! My name is Mrs. Rainbolt. I am so excited to work with you this year. I have been teaching for over 20 years, and I have taught all different grades, from pre-K to 5th grade! I am married, and have two children, who are in college. I also have 2 dogs. I grew up on Staten Island, but I have also lived in Virginia and Connecticut. I love to travel with my family and take me dogs for walks. I can’t wait for this school year to start. It is going to be a great year! My Favorites: Color: Red Activity: Swimming Food: Pasta, Chicken Drink: Chocolate Milk Animal: Otter Book: Harry Potter series Flower: Daisy Fruit - Grapes Hobby: Reading, Hiking Dessert - Ice Cream

Hi, my name is Patricia Montanna. In 2012 I began my career with the DOE as a Paraprofessional in Brooklyn. In 2014 I started as a teacher in Stapleton, Staten Island. Throughout the past 8 years, I have worked as a self-contained teacher, and more recently an IEP Teacher. My favorite parts about teaching are seeing how kids think and helping them learn “their” way. I am thrilled to begin a new chapter in my career at WAELs. I look forward to working together this school year and in the years to come! I am a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and mother. I have two children, a 5-year-old daughter, and a 3-year-old son. We enjoy watching movies, listening to music, baking, arts and craft activities, and going on road trips. I love having a big family to create special memories with and can’t wait to begin creating memories with our WAELs family. I am beyond excited to watch our students grow to LEARN, LIVE, LOVE & LEAD! Some of my favorite things are: Color: Purple Hobby: Baking Food: Pasta & Pizza Candy: Peanut m&ms Movie: Remember The Titans Season: Fall Holiday: Thanksgiving TV Show: This Is Us Sports Team: 49ers Subject: Phonics