Ms. Bertolotti is a model of excellence in the field of education. Her preparation for the role of educator began at Manhattan College over 15 years ago. Education was her career choice. Thus, Ms Bertolotti's investment of time and energy in perfecting her craft, in this noble profession, has been an extraordinary journey which is worthy of much praise and emulation by her peers.
As indicated by Ms Elena Garcia, a colleague, "Ms Bertolotti has worked with my students over the years in the Academic Intervention Services Program. All of the students assigned to her program for remediation have shown progress. The students love her. Ms. Bertolotti wants the children to be successful and it comes through. She addresses the needs of each student. And she has designed a program that works with them. Ms Bertolotti is always ready to roll into action. She is highly skilled and well prepared to meet all challenges."
Ms Bertolotti's ability to program students for success is evident to parents as well as teachers. Her belief that all students can learn is mirrored in the seriousness of purpose of the work at hand. Every student is held accountable for the work prescribed. Work in the classroom as well as the homework is carefully monitored. Parent conferences are an integral part of every step of the child's education. If it takes an entire village to raise a child, surely the goal of the school must be to include parents in the planning and decision making for its children. Therefore, we are fortunate to have Ms. Laura Bertolotti as a highly skilled professional in our midst. She is one educator who will enable the youth of tomorrow to read, to study, and explore because their future is in her hands.
Adalante! Adalante! Adalante!
-Phyllis C. Murray
UFT Chapter Leader, P.S. 75X