A student teacher at East Broadway Elementary School in Levittown, New York, demonstrated self-defense techniques to students on March 11, drawing on her extensive training in martial arts.
Samantha Smith, currently student teaching in Nicole Fischetto’s fourth-grade class, is a member of the Paul Mitchell Martial Arts Team, a group with a long history in professional martial arts. During a session in the school gymnasium, Smith shared safety and defensive skills with students, emphasizing the importance of seeking help from trusted adults and standing up against bullying.
Students participated in drills, practicing an “attention stance” and a fighting stance, responding to Smith’s instruction with enthusiasm, according to a report from the school.
East Broadway Elementary School is part of the Levittown Public Schools district, serving students in Seaford, New York. The school’s staff includes Principal Jordan Margolis and Assistant Principals Jessica Marciano, according to a staff listing on the district’s website.
In June 2023, students in Nicole Fischetto’s third-grade class at East Broadway Elementary School participated in an outdoor reading session, taking advantage of a sunny morning to read Andrew Clements’ “Jake Drake, Know-It-All,” as reported by Long Island Media Group.
The school hosted its first Multicultural Night in January 2024, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of its student body, according to Long Island Media Group.
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