Ms. Mary Russell

Ms. Russell dedicates this teacher page to her beloved, late parents, Frank, an electrician and
Lorraine, a Reading Specialist.
 
Ms. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in
Reading from Saint Peter’s University. Ms. Russell has prioritized education throughout various
challenges in her life and is a firm believer that knowledge is a powerful tool that fosters
independence. Ms. Russell cultivated her own philosophy of education that encompasses the
importance of play, nurture, and humor. She strongly believes in appealing to the interests of
students to make learning more meaningful. Her classroom is a safe, productive place that
sparks student curiosity through guided discovery. A significant symbol in her classroom is the
rainbow, as it represents God’s promises to His people.
Ms. Russell enjoys the mountains and engaging in water sports on the lake over the
summer. As a Catholic School student throughout her life, Ms. Russell holds Catholic education
to the highest regard and ensures her students leave her classroom with a firm spiritual, moral,
and intellectual foundation.