Sarah Costa is a third grade teacher in Belmont, Massachusetts. She holds a Bachelors of Science dual degree in Elementary and Special Education from Boston University. She also has a Masters of Education in Educational Technology as well as a Certificate of Advanced Professional Studies in the Teaching of Mathematics from Lesley University. Outside of teaching, Sarah enjoys baking, reading, and roller coasters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe Colombo is a fifth grade teacher in Lincoln, Massachusetts. He also holds a Bachelor of Science dual degree in Elementary and Special Education from Boston University. And, he also has a Masters of Education in Educational Technology as well as a Certificate of Advanced Professional Studies in the Teaching of Mathematics from, you guessed it, Lesley University. That’s right folks, Joe and Sarah have known each other for a long time. Outside of teaching, Joe enjoys woodworking, ice hockey, and car karaoke.

 

 

 

 

 

Expedition Leader Q and A
(Sarah’s answers in purple and Joe’s answers in green)

Favorite ice cream flavor: Black Raspberry and Maple Walnut

Favorite color: Green and Lime Green and Purple

Favorite pizza topping: Mushrooms and Olives

Favorite app: Spotify and ClassDojo

Favorite subject: Social Studies/History and Physics

Favorite author: J.K. Rowling and Kate Messner

Favorite children’s book (novel): Tangerine by Edward Bloor and The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Favorite picture book: Journey by Aaron Becker and The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg (or anything by Chris Van Allsburg)

Favorite breakfast food: Pancakes and Challah French Toast