About the Teacher

 My name is Tracy Mingarelli and this is my ninth year teaching.  I taught first grade at Bow Elementary School for the past eight years and I am excited to join the Simonds School teaching team in second grade this year!  I have a M.Ed. from U.N.H. in Elementary Education and a B.S. in Child and Family Studies.  As an educator I am interested in the positive impact of strong classroom community on student behavior and academic growth. I enjoy learning about creating organized and stimulating classroom environments and the latest research in literacy development.  I also value strong collaboration between parents, teachers, and the school community.  I live in Warner with my husband, Ryan, young daughter, Hailey, and our dog, Colby.   In addition to being a teacher I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and spending time with my family!