Welcome Back! We hope you had a fun and relaxing summer! We are excited for a fun year together. If you should need anything this year please email us or come see us in Room 153!

Hello Porter Families,

This is my second year teaching at Porter. Porter is a wonderful school, and I am sure you will agree. Before teaching at Porter, I had previous experience working with 7th grade in both mathematics and English Language Arts. I also had experience working with junior and senior high school students at a career center in a co-teaching classroom setting. In my teaching experiences, I have learned that communication between families and educators is key to student success. Aside from teaching, I enjoy spending time with my puppy, reading, exercising, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. In the fall, I enjoy watching football and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Please take time to visit the Porter website www.porter.pwcs.edu; it is full of information such as upcoming events; supply lists, our uniform policy, and the summer reading lists. Also, please feel free to contact me at wickvr@pwcs.edu with any questions or concerns. 

I look forward to meeting our new and returning students at the Teacher Meet and Greet and Back to School Night! Enjoy the rest of your summer! 

~Ms. Wick

Hello Porter Families,

This is my ninth year teaching and being a part of the Porter Family. I absolutely love it here, as I am sure you will as well. Prior to being a Teacher on Special Assignment, I have been the Life Learners 1 teacher here at Porter. In all of these experiences, I have learned that communication between families and educators is key to student success. Aside from teaching, I enjoy spending time with my dogs Harley and Thanos, running, kayaking, Mexican food, and spending time with family and friends. In the fall, I enjoy watching football and cheering on Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 I hope to be a guide and mentor to your child this year as they embark on a learning journey filled with excitement, many challenges, and learning opportunities. I believe that all students can succeed, and it is my priority to ensure that all students reach their highest potential. I can’t wait to start this school year and get to know you and your child.

Please take time to visit the Porter website www.porter.pwcs.edu is full of information such as upcoming events; supply lists, our uniform policy, and the summer reading lists. Also please feel free to contact me at ; it crossea@pwcs.edu with any questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting you at Teacher Meet and Greet and Back to School Night! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

 ~Mrs. Hill 

Grade Levels:

Ms. Wick- 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th

Mrs. Hill-5th

Contact Information:

Ms. Wick - wickVR@pwcs.edu

Mrs. Hill crossea@pwcs.edu

Resources For Parents:

See our Canvas Pages for Additional Resources https://www.pwcs.edu/academics___programs/special_education/parent_resource_center

Special Education Department Mission and Vision:

Mission Statement:

The Porter Traditional School Special Education Department believes all students can succeed. We believe all students can demonstrate their learning via a hands-on inclusive approach, integrating learning and technology and with the collaboration of parents, families, and a safe, inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.

Porter special education students will be held to high standards. They will be provided individualized support in order to successfully meet those standards. Students will participate in multi-modal learning experiences in both classroom and community settings, where they can thrive through their learning and be successful.

Porter Special Education teachers will empower our students and provide them multiple opportunities to learn, grow, actively engage, and succeed in their classroom lessons. Teachers will strive to meet each child's needs through individualized instruction; as we know, one way of teaching does not work for all.