My name is Nicole Kosztyo and  I am an alumni of Syracuse University where I earned a BA in History.  I completed my MS Ed. at The College of Saint Rose, with a concentration in Secondary Social Studies. I am a permanently certified public school teacher in New York State. My classroom is designed to foster a positive and safe environment.  I believe in a growth mindset, where every student can benefit from the power of yet. I follow the New York State Guidelines for Social Studies and prepare my students for academic rigor at MCS, in high school, and beyond.