Catskill Academy

Questar III welcomes new staff

Jan 25, 2016

Questar III would like to welcome the following new staff hired in January: Catskill Academy: Shayna Forte- Teaching Assistant Central Office: David Leather- Internal Auditor George Washington School: Emily Arnett- Teaching Assistant Amy Irwin- Coordinator of...

Students celebrate the holidays

Dec 22, 2015

The holidays are a time for celebration of many things and for many, also a time to give back. Students and staff at Questar III have been celebrating and giving back all month as we move through the holiday season once again. Special Education students in Cara...

Catskill Academy helps shelter pets

Dec 21, 2015

This winter, the cats and dogs patiently awaiting adoption at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society will have toys and beds thanks to the students at Catskill Academy. As part of a school-wide service learning project, Catskill Academy students worked with retired...

Questar III welcomes new staff

Dec 15, 2015

Questar III would like to welcome the following new staff hired during the month of December. Catskill Academy Xena Drobner- Teaching Assistant Central Office Danielle Kennedy- RSETASC Specialist Lindsey Konderwich- RBERN Program Support Specialist Shailyn Payton- CBO...

Mindfulness in special education

Nov 24, 2015

Questar III is starting to implement “mindfulness” into its various special education programs. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a well-known teacher of mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness is: “Paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the...

Students, staff give thanks

Nov 24, 2015

Questar III special education classes based at six different schools held their annual Thanksgiving feasts before the holiday break. Students and staff at Catskill Academy, George Washington Academy, Goff Middle School, Red Mill Elementary School, Rensselaer Academy...