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Courses Taught:

Fifth Grade Learning Support and Emotional Support Teacher

About Dr. Light

Dr. Sherry Light joined the Chestnut Ridge School District from Pittsburgh in the fall of 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s Degree with dual certification in Elementary and Special Education from Seton Hill University, and a Doctorate in Special Education from the University of Pittsburgh.

With over 24 years of experience working with children, Dr. Light has extensive expertise in early education settings. Throughout college, she worked in early education and directed a large early education and after-school program in Pittsburgh. Following her graduation and certification, she joined the Carnegie Institutes as a Museum Educator while also teaching at the Falk School, a private K-8 laboratory school operated under the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. A major focus of her role at the Falk School was designing flexible, responsive, and challenging curricula that meet the needs of all students in the general education classroom.

What to Expect This Year

Dr. Light collaborates with all 5th grade teachers to ensure that your student can access the curriculum to the best of their ability. She spends part of the day working with students in the regular education classroom and presents specialized curricula in math, reading, and writing as needed in the learning support classroom. Additionally, she offers a resource period that provides support and additional time to work on classroom assignments.

Dr. Light looks forward to a fantastic year with you and your child!