Meet the Teacher
Ms. Jennifer Szustakowski
Moving to Sanford, NC was not a hard decision for me. It reminds me much of the small town I grew up in south of Buffalo, NY. The real bonus being I don't have to face the cold, harsh winters every year.
Growing up, I had my two sisters always by my side. My father worked from home, and my mother's job wasn't too far down the road. I am very blessed to have very strong family bonds. Later on, my family grew with two brothers-in-laws, two nephews, and three nieces. Then there's me. I have an eleven year old Old English Bulldog, Axel.
After high school, I went off to Fort Leonard Wood, MO for basic training. After eight long, grueling weeks, I graduated. Unfortunately, that was the end of my military career. It took me a couple of years to decide what I was going to do with my life. In 1997, I headed to the frozen world of Potsdam, NY for college. Two years later, I graduated with an AS in Early Childhood Development. This still wasn't very satisfying for me, so I took it to the next level. Traveling only 10 miles up the road to work on my next degree. I received my BS in Sociology in 2001 along with my Elementary Education certificate.
My hobbies include LEGOS, more LEGOS, and even more LEGOS. I have a Lego addiction. What if the world runs out of Legos? That's where reading comes in.
Phone: 919-498-3331 ext. 615
Email: jszustakowski@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees & Certifications:
AS - Early Childhood Development (SUNY Canton)
BS- Sociology (SUNY Potsdam)
Elementary Education (SUNY Potsdam)
Daily Schedule
7:20-7:35 HR/Breakfast
7:35-8:05 WIN Time
8:05-9:35 Electives A/B
9:35-10:30 Core 1
10:30-11:25 Core 2
11:25-12:20 Core 3
12:20-1:00 Lunch (Staggered)
1:05-1:55 Core 4
1:55-2:35 WIN Time
Google Classroom
We use Google Classroom which allows teachers to “create, assign, and collect student classwork paperlessly.” Students can easily see due dates on their assignments page, so they can stay organized and submit work on time. Students also have an email connected to their resources that they may use to contact their teacher at any time. New features now allow parents to access their child’s Google Classrooms and receive periodic updates through email.
NC Curriculum Standards
Harnett County 8th Grade Science Pacing Guide