Hi everyone! My name is Mandy DeMattei, and I am our Instructional Partner. This will be my twelfth year in education and my fifth year in Saraland City Schools. I am so excited to be a Saraland Spartan! This is such an extraordinary school system and truly the “happiest place in the land”. I attended the University of South Alabama(Go Jags!) and received a Bachelor’s degree in K-6 Collaborative Teaching and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I am National Board Certified as an Exceptional Needs Specialist. Early childhood is my passion. I love nurturing young children and watching them grow! I consider myself a life-long learner and hope to share a love for education with the students and staff in our school. I live in Mobile with my husband and daughter. We both grew up in the area and love giving back to our community. I am so excited to get to know your family and spend this year growing and learning with your little one!