Hello! I am Erin Berthold, a first grade teacher in Wallingford, Connecticut. The 2023 - 2024 school year marks my 17th year as a full-time educator. I am dual certified for Elementary and Special Education in both Connecticut and New York. I have a Master of Science in Teaching and a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media. Additionally, I am trained in Wilson Fundations, ABA therapies through Special Learning, Google Apps for Education, and Responsive Classroom. I am also a recognized Apple Teacher, Epic! Certified Educator, Seedlings Educators Collaborative alumna (see my classroom featured on their blog), and a member of the National Network of State Teachers of the Year. I enjoy utilizing my art, technology, graphic design, dance, and fitness backgrounds to create engaging, fun, and motivating learning experiences for all students. To learn more about my teaching style, read my educational philosophy.