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March Spotlight:
Mrs. Santomauro

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”
—Stephen Hawking

Stats

- Department and Classes:

Math: Algebra II

- Years at CHS:

2015-Present

- Alma mater:

St. Mary's College of Maryland (Mathematics Major)

- Fun Facts:

- I've taught 6-12 grades in three different states: Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey.
- I am from Richmond, VA.
- I learned to sail at St. Mary's.
- I share a birthday with another math teacher at CHS.
- After I taught for 10 years, I stayed home for 10 while raising my three kids.
- I live in Cranford. Next year, my children will be in 9, 10, and 12 grades.
- I have three cats, who all try to sit on me at the same time.
- I'm a big college basketball fan. I cheer for UVA and my husband roots for Duke.
- I love to go to the beach in Maryland at Assateague Island where the wild horses live.

Quotes

How has this faculty member impacted your time here at CHS? (Click the arrows to scroll)

Mrs. Santomauro is such a great teacher. Her classes are super engaging and she will always go out of her way to help students out. She is also a awesome teacher to talk to and gives the best advice.

Breona Pizzuta
Class of 2023

I have known Mrs. Santomauro for the majority of my life. She is a very kind person and a great teacher. She is always so willing to help whenever I’m having issues with the class content. I enjoy talking through my math the issues with her- and I am not a math person!

Audrey McMahon
Class of 2023

She is helping me supervise the cheerleaders' bake sale afterschool.

Madison Weischadle
Class of 2020

Mrs Santomauro has taken a difficult math class and made me look forward to it every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Half the time, I go into that class sleepwalking and walk out of it with a smile on my face. She's energetic, funny, and passionate about her work. Her blend of making her class fun and challenging is the perfect combination for learning.

John Coccaro
Class of 2023

Very friendly to students and will make sure you're doing well

Owen Usinowicz
Class of 2023

Always accommodating and understanding, never fails to make learning fun, puts in an effort to make personal connections to students

Sasha Shectman
Class of 2024

Ms.Santamauro is truly an incredible teacher. Not only is she dedicated to her students understanding what we're learning and always makes herself available for extra help, she really cares about her students. She makes attempts to get to know you outside of just school, and is always trying to keep students engaged and having fun. She's just one of the most encouraging, engaging, and kind people I've had teacher me. Plus she introduced me to WORDLE.

Lyla Cassidy
Class of 2023

She always made class super engaging and enjoyable! Mrs. Santomauro is so supportive and passionate about her work and made math class a period to look forward to!

Sophia Pan
Class of 2022

She made me feel welcomed and made going to school during the hybrid schedule more enjoyable and engaging for me.

Quinn Isaksen
Class of 2023

She is my mom .

Charlie Santomauro
Class of 2026

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