Amy Cerbelli

Ms. Amy Cerbelli attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, majoring in Elementary Education. There, she participated in a 5-year program called ProTeach, which included a Master of Education degree. The program is built on the understanding that effective teachers are reflective and committed to educational equity and student empowerment, that knowledge is constructed by learners, and that effective teaching/learning is grounded in student/teacher collaboration. After graduating, she moved to Charlotte in 2003 where she started her teaching career as a substitute.
Prior to coming to CJDS, she taught 4th grade for two years at Mountain Island Elementary within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. She is originally from St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Cerbelli’s professional interests include discovery learning, hands-on experiences in math and science, and teaching reading using authentic literature. She strives for her students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers who have a life-long love of learning. Her outside interests include painting, swimming, exercising, watching college football, traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.