I own a private pre-school
I supervise a staff of 30, 422 children and hundreds of parents. I work on staff development, curriculum and signing up new students, also disciplining children.
Why do I do my job?
I absolutely love children.
I love having the priviledge of sharing in the growth of little people.
I love telling stories using puppets and props.
6:30 AM:
I'm walking before work.
9:00 AM:
Circle time - 24 three year olds on the rug learning calendar, weather and introducing the daily theme followed by an art activity, free play, outdoor play and stories.
1:00 PM:
Since this is a little down time for me, I run errands to the bank, stores, etc.
4:00 PM:
I'm off for the day, working out, cooking dinner
7:00 PM:
Gardening, reading, yoga, pilates and going out with husband or friends.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a teacher.
What obstacles did you face growing up and how did you overcome them?
My parents couldn't help with tuition and thought a college education wasn't necessary because I was a girl so I signed the Teacher's Pledge that stipulated I had to teach in MD for 2 years after graduation. This is now my 44th year of teaching.
What critical choices or decisions did you make growing up that helped you get to where you are today?
Majoring in Early Childhood instead of Elementary Education.
What do you wish you'd known then that you know now about high school?
Not to be so insecure and worried about what other people think.
Middle School:
Our Lady of Hope
High School:
Patapsco Senior High School
Favorite subjects in school:
French, English
Activities in high school:
GAA, Class Historian, Steering Committee
College:
Towson University
Degree:
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Major:
ECE, Psychology
Graduate School:
McDaniel College
Degree:
Masters
Field of Study:
Counseling
Scholarships / awards:
National Leadership Award, Carroll County's Best (6 times), Maryland Character Education Award
Favorite classes:
Children's Literature, Child Psychology
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