Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School

I'm a teacher at Thiriot, and I have been for years. I love my school, staff, and students. I enjoy watching families grow, old students return to say hi, and having sidings of old students in my class. It makes me feel like an important part of the community. I work very hard to meet all my students needs. I use a lot of my own money to make our class year a success, and I don't mind. It hurts me to see some of these reviews. Teaching is not easy. We do our best. I'm sorry about the parking situation, but that has nothing to do with our dedication to students. I'm sorry that our classes are over crowded, but we have no power over that. I love parent volunteers. Please ask your child's teacher how you can get involved. I love caring parents. Please make an appointment to meet with your child's teacher to discuss your concerns. Together, you and your child's teacher can both work to meet your child's needs.

My child went to Theriot last school year in Ms Sinkovec and Ms McDonalds PM preK class through child find. They were beyond amazing teachers and we miss them a lot this year. Ms Amy is my childs ST and has been wonderful both years. My child grew so much in the 6 months there, which I feel was from being with my child's awesome teacher and peers. Shout out to the students, there were all really awesome kids here. This year we have had set backs (currently 2 months in at a new school) and makes me miss what we had experienced there. The communication from teachers is amazing and you can tell they really care and don't mind to spend a few seconds of their day to talk to you when needed. Office staff was also always very nice and helpful. Also, parking and drop off/pick up traffic is much easier at this school than our new experience.

My son has been attending this school and I have to say that I am very surprised at the bad ratings it has received. However, my son is also in the Special Kindergarten Program there and not the normal classroom as most of the reviews appear to be addressing. The Special K program there is outstanding, the teachers, aids, and therapists genuinely care and have taken such good care of my special needs son. Ms. Oard, Ms. Brown are fantastic and do more than most teachers should have to in order to ensure my son is comfortable and happy. It is a shame that he will have to attend a new school come the 2015-2016 new year begins.

The school is okay but the office staff especially KAREN LEVIN has a very poor etiquette!!! She's rude, snob, and not helpful at all... As an office clerk, obviously she does not have the qualities... No customer service and people skills. Hey karen, if you hate your job, just quit!!! The school does not need you! Your like a pest that makes the school rate down!