St. Bernadette 1st Grade Class

Biography

Hello, my name is Danielle Haraughty. I am from Upstate New York where I attended a private high school and graduated with honors. All through high school I played varsity soccer, basketball and softball. I then went to college in Rochester, N.Y. on a softball scholarship. In 1995 I received B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. As part of my studies throughout college, I volunteered at a local school and worked in a classroom with emotionally disturbed children.

After college I taught in another local school back in my hometown. It was during this time I enrolled at Elmira College and began my Masters program. In 2000 I graduated with a Masters of Science in Education and a specialization in early childhood.

Once I received my Masters Degree I moved to Southern Maryland where my husband received orders to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. While in Maryland I taught preschool/kindergarten.

When it was time for my husband to retire from the Navy, we were ready for warmer weather! Although growing up in New York was great, I don’t mind if I never see snow again! The only hard part of moving is being that much further away from my family. My husband is from Arizona so he knew right away he didn’t want to live where it snows! So it was perfect timing when he was offered a job here in the Panama City Beach area. We couldn’t be happier! Everything and everyone has been wonderful here! We are enjoying not only the weather, but the beaches and just about any outdoor activity there is!

We are so excited to be here and call Florida our home. I am thrilled to be a part of St. Bernadette Catholic School and am looking forward to a wonderful year and working with all of the 1st grade students and their families! It is going to be a GREAT year!