Title 1
What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded supplemental education program that provides financial assistance to local education agencies to improve educational opportunities for children.
The Title I program was established to develop competence and interest in reading and math. Students who show a need in either reading or math or both subject areas receive assistance.
The goal of Title I is to provide the opportunity for students to meet state content and performance standards in reading, writing, and mathematics through:
- extended learning time
- high quality curriculum
- instruction by highly qualified staff
- increased family involvement
Our program is developed and operated by a highly qualified staff that includes a reading specialist and a mathematics instructional coach.
Parents of all children in Title I schools may request and receive timely information regarding the professional qualifications of the children's classroom teachers.
Title 1 Staff
Title 1 Staff
- Mrs. Alissa Nardone, Math Specialist
- Mrs. Heather Shaffer, Reading Specialist
- Mrs. Melissa Ferencuha, Assistant to the Superintendent/Title 1 Coordinator
Mrs. Alissa Nardone, Math Specialist
Mrs Alissa Nardone
Reading Specialist
Alissa Nardone has worked in education for 20 years, with 4 of those years at Burgettstown Area Elementary Center as a Mathematics Coach for grades K-5. Mrs. Nardone has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, Grades K-6, and a Master of Science Degree in Education Administration with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development.
Mrs. Nardone’s focus for the school year is to assist in launching our new math curriculum. She will also focus on providing instruction to students at all grade levels. When asked why she enjoys working in the Title I program, Mrs. Nardone replied, "I love being able to see all of the kids every day. I enjoy helping students make sense of math in the world around them. I especially love to ease students’ anxiety about math, and lead them to become thinkers and problem solvers.”
Mrs. Heather Shaffer, Reading Specialist
Mrs. Heather Shaffer
Reading Specialist
Heather Shaffer has worked in education for 26 years, with 23 of those years at Burgettstown Area Elementary Center as a Literacy Coach for grades K-5. Mrs. Shaffer has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist.
Mrs. Shaffer's focus for the school year is to provide instruction and interventions to students in multiple grades. When asked why she enjoys working in the Title I program, Mrs. Shaffer replied, "I enjoy working with both the students and teachers at BAEC. Being a Title I teacher gives me the opportunity to work in various classrooms and grade levels. I find working with students that have difficulty reading a very rewarding experience when I am able to assist them in improving their reading skills."
Mrs. Melissa Ferencuha, Assistant to the Superintendent/Title 1 Coordinator
Mrs. Melissa Ferencuha
Assistant to the Superintendent/Title 1 Coordinator
You can reach Mrs. Ferencuha at 724-947-8136 Ext. 3318 or via email at mferencuha@burgettstown.k12.pa.us.
