Teacher Nicole Lennon Works Tirelessly for Huntington Students

Nicole Lennon is on a mission. She wants every student to be able to read at or above their grade level. The Washington Primary School teacher knows all about the many benefits that come from being able to read effectively and the good things a love of reading produces.

Mrs. Lennon attended Sachem High School East. “I became interested in teaching my senior year of high school when I took a child development course,” she said. “I ended up taking that course all year and would spend time at one of the district’s elementary schools as a high school observer. I went into college already decided on education as my degree program. I didn’t become interested in reading, specifically, until I had to choose a path for my masters, realizing how vital learning to read is.”

When she’s not on the job, Mrs. Lennon enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She also takes delight in reading, completing puzzles and baking.

“Throughout her tenure in Huntington UFSD, Nicole Lennon has enriched her professional abilities by attaining certification in the Orton-Gillingham methodology and becoming micro-credentialed through SUNY New Paltz' School of Education in the area of the Science of Reading Fundamentals,” Washington Principal Dr. Richards said. “Mrs. Lennon provides professional development to our colleagues as a way of sharing her knowledge to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be exposed to various learning approaches.”

Mrs. Lennon is a team player and that makes her a perfect fit for the Washington faculty. “My experience as a teacher here in Huntington has been positive so far,” she said. “I’ve had the pleasure to work with so many students and have seen a countless number of them learn to read in my classroom. At times it can be really hard to find the right avenue to guide students when learning how to read, but it is a lifelong skill that we must develop. I’ve found support in my colleagues here at Washington, which makes my experience better.”

Every day is packed with lots to do. Washington students need their teachers. There isn’t much downtime in Mrs. Lennon’s day.

“Nicole Lennon works tirelessly to address the academic readiness needs of Washington students in the area of English language arts,” Dr. Richards said. “As a reading specialist, she approaches students' needs from a practitioner's perspective, carefully executing root cause analysis. She is a valuable resource to Washington’s students, families and faculty.”