By Molly Lynch – News Editor

Ms. Cristante joins the Jonathan Law community this year as the new Interior Design and Human/Child Growth teacher.

Cristante has been working with kids ever since she got out of high school. 

“Before Law, I worked in the early childhood field, teaching little ones ages 1-5 for the past 11 years,” Cristante said.

Cristante’s transition to Law has been smooth after attending the New Teacher Academy, which she feels was a great opportunity to familiarize herself with the Milford community early on. 

“The transition to Law has been smooth and exciting,” Cristante said. “Attending New Teacher Academy was an opportunity to feel like part of the Milford community before I even began working.”

Cristante is adapting to the Law environment with ease. 

“Ms. Cristante is someone who fits in at Law because of her understanding of our culture and climate,”  Principal Mr. Darcy said. “We are a ‘Law Family’ where everyone is heard, valued, and respected and she has those same beliefs.”

Cristante feels the sense of community in both students and staff. 

“I love that Law prioritizes that sense of community,” Cristante said. “I feel it amongst both the staff and the students, and with the way the staff seems to truly know and value the students.”

Darcy said that Cristante’s passion and enthusiasm is what makes her so special. 

“I’ve only known Ms. Cristante for a short period of time, but I have witnessed her passion and enthusiasm in the interview process and in the classroom,” Darcy said.