KIPP DC Teacher Named 2015 Teacher of the Year
Ms. Ramacciotti joined KIPP DC in July 2008 and served as a sixth grade math teacher for two years before being selected for KIPP’s school leadership pipeline and becoming a vice principal and instructional coach at the school. After three years as a school leader, including several months during which she served as principal while the school’s principal was out on maternity leave, she realized that her true passion was in the classroom and returned to her roots as a math teacher, preparing eighth grade students for excellence in rigorous high schools and beyond.
“I missed the changes in kids’ faces when they made a connection or when they saw the result of their hard work. I needed to return to the classroom,” explains Ms. Ramacciotti.
With incredibly attention to detail, data-driven instruction, and a relentless focus on growth, Ms. Ramacciotti and her students have produced excellent results. On last year’s DC CAS, 94% of her students scored proficient or advanced. Even more impressive, 64% of her students scored advanced. Ms. Ramacciotti is also an active participant outside of the classroom. She serves as the musical director for AIM's school musical, supports teachers across the country as the KIPP Share Eighth Grade Math Community Leader, and runs alongside Girls on the Run participants in 5Ks. She is continuously focused on growth and building relationships that allow her to push herself, students, and colleagues to new levels of success.
As 2015 DC Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ramacciotti will represent the District at a variery of educational events with other state teachers of the year. Along with Ms. Ramacciotti, other finalist were Jordan Kerstetter a PK teacher at DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Elementary and Sarah Riggen an elementary teacher at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School.
Congratulations to Ms. Ramacciotti on this well-deserved recognition!