Second Grade

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Mrs. Diane Ferry. First and foremost, I would like you to know that I am honored to have been selected to be part of the Saint Paschal Baylon School faculty as your second grade teacher. SPBS has a fantastic reputation in our community. I am very pleased to now be a part of this esteemed group of Catholic educators, and a member of such a well-respected school community.
I bring much enthusiasm and teaching experience with me to SPBS. I began teaching in 1987.
During my teaching career, I have taught Kindergarten through 5th grade. However , I have a special affinity for teaching second grade, which I have enjoyed teaching for many years. I hold a BA degree in Psychology, and my California Teaching Credential is from CLU. I believe that teaching is my “calling in life”, and I view my new job here at SPBS as a true ministry. I am especially looking forward to sharing your children’s faith formation and their very special Sacramental Year with you during second grade.     
     I have been teaching for the Moorpark Unified School District for the past six years.  In addition, I qualified through the public school system to serve as a Master Teacher, and I enjoyed sharing my expertise with student teachers through that program. I have also served on many school committees in collaboration with teachers, students, parents and administrators. My prayers were answered, when I was selected to be the second grade teacher here at SPBS. God does answer prayers; and I feel very blessed!
      I have been a parishioner at Saint Paschal Baylon Church since my family moved back to California from New Jersey six years ago. My own two children made their First Holy Communion and Confirmation at SPB. My daughter, Samantha, volunteered at Vacation Bible School a couple of years ago; and she is now off to college. My son, Tristan, is in 8th grade and is an avid Boy Scout. I have a wonderful husband, Gene; and we have been married for 19 years. Gene and I were married at St. Jude’s Church in Westlake Village, which is the church I attended growing up. I also taught religious education classes there before I had my own children. I am so excited to share our Catholic faith with my new second grade students during their upcoming “Sacramental Year”.
      I look forward to meeting and getting to know you while teaching at SPBS…