Pre-Kindergarten
At PS 8 since 2005
“I am a PS 8 alumna, can you believe it? I am colleagues with some of my teachers from 20 years ago!” says Mrs. Martha with a sparkle in her eyes. The Brooklyn-born and Brooklyn-Heights-raised mother now sends her own son to the school — bowing deep for the “wonders” Mr. Phillips has achieved for the school.
Martha Roldan assists in Pre-K with all her heart. Her focus is on emotional behavior and socialization skills. She loves to draw, and her mermaids are legendary among the Pre-K kids.
Starting off in 2005 subbing for older grades, she finally found her place in the Pre-K classes. She loves to be with the little children. “They give you life!”, she beams. She finds Pre-K very beneficial for the young kids and the school because the kids bond strongly early on. It happens frequently that first graders come back to the first floor for a quick hug with their beloved Mrs. Martha.
While working as a paraprofessional, Mrs. Martha is granted a career training scholarship from the DOE to become an elementary school teacher. She is taking undergraduate classes at NY Tech and wishes to go to St. Francis for her B.A. “When I am finally done, I will apply at PS 8, where else?”, she adds with a wink.
