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ABOUT US
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Younger Toddlers
Ms. Harris
What I love about teaching preschool is:
The conversations. Watching them grow. The "Aha" moments throughout the day.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
RESPECT.
How to give hugs.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
That they learned something from me.
Favorite Team:
Booker T Washington (Wildcats)
Florida State University
San Francisco 49ers (Sourdough Sam)
Favorite Snack:
Vanilla ice cream with Lays potato chips
Favorite Quotes:
"Make it make sense."
"Common sense isn't common sense."
Toddlers (PM)
Ms. Camet
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Having such a big influence in such little humans and helping them grow and have a positive outlook on school and life.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To love and have respect for others.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
We had fun!
Favorite Team:
New Orleans Saints
Favorite Beverage/Food:
Dr. Pepper/Mexican and Chinese Food
Older Toddlers
Ms. Wheeler
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Helping them learn and grow, and watching them experience new things.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
That they are loved and always have a safe space with me.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
The love and kindness they were given.
Favorite Teams:
Florida Gators
Favorite Snack/Beverage:
Takis/Gatorade
Older After-schoolers, Sr. Camp
Ms. Bukowski
What I love about teaching is:
How loving and brutally honest they are
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To love who they are and to treat others with kindness.
What I hope my students remember about me:
How much I love Taylor Swift
Favorite Snack/Food:
Tacos
Favorite Quote:
"So don't you worry your pretty little mind because people throw rocks at things that shine" - Taylor Swift
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Younger Two-Year-Olds
Ms. Simmons
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Teaching them to be responsible and caring young boys and girls who value integrity and accountability
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
Morals and values.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
That I love them equally and always want the best for them.
Favorite Snack/Food:
Chocolate/Pasta
Favorite Quote:
"Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong. It learned to walk without having feet"
- Tupac
Older Two-Year-Olds
Ms. Brown
What I love about teaching preschool is:
How children are willing participants in the education process. They are eager to learn about the world just as much as I want to teach them.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To always do the right thing, even when you think no one is looking.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
I hope my students remember how helpful I am.
Favorite Teams:
Basketball - Lakers
Football - Patriots
Favorite Snack/Beverage/Food:
Cool Ranch Doritos/Sprite/Steak or Tacos
Favorite Quotes:
"Do it right, do it light. Do it wrong, do it long."
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do."
Two-Year-Olds (PM)
Ms. Lavender
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Shaping young minds and teaching them to be optimistic.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To always try their best and never give up.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
I believe in them and know they can do or be anything.
Favorite Team:
Warriors
Favorite Snack:
Popcorn
Favorite Quotes:
"I have not failed 10,000 times - I've successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work."
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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Three-Year-Olds, Jr. Camp
Ms. Fowler
What I love about teaching preschool is:
I love all of the moments that children figure out problems on their own. They get so excited. Also when the days are hard and they just need to know that I love them.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
Love - so many children don't hear and feel love at home.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
That I love them and I will always push them to be the best that they can be.
Favorite Team:
Florida Gators
Favorite Snack/Beverage/Food:
Reese's/Sweet Tea/Mexican
Favorite Quote:
Pause & Find the blessings in today.
"If you can't change it, change the way you think about it."
- Maya Angelou
Three-Year-Olds
Ms. Blocker
What I love about teaching preschool is:
That I get to watch them grow mentally and physically.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
No matter what kind of day you are having, you are loved.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
The energy I brought to the classroom.
Favorite Team:
Alabama
Favorite Snack:
Sour cream & onion chips
Favorite Quote:
Shoot for the moon and land among the stars.
Substitute
Ms. Oosterhof
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Watching them grow more into their human traits. Watching them learn in school and build relationships.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
How to love your neighbor, respect, communication, to ask for help if needed.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
My kindness and encouragement.
Favorite Team:
FSU
Favorite Beverage/Snack:
Cherry Coke/Hot chips
Favorite Quote:
"Life happens when you're busy planning other things." - John Lennon
Four-Year-Olds (PM)
Ms. Walker
What I love about teaching preschool is:
That I may be able to add a positive influence into the students' day.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
How to value themselves.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
That I was concerned for their well-being.
Favorite Food:
Taco pie/ground turkey
VPK A Teacher, Sr. Camp
Ms. McKinley
What I love about teaching preschool is:
How happy and innocent the children are!
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To have compassion
What I hope my students remember about me is:
How I made them laugh
Favorite Snack:
Cheese Dip
VPK A Assistant, Younger After-schoolers
Ms. Sibley
What I love about teaching preschool is:
The children are so full of life.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
When you can be anything in the world:
Be kind!
What I hope my students remember about me is:
My purpose is to be their helper!
Favorite Snack/Beverage:
Butterfinger/Iced Coffee
Favorite Quote:
JOY =
Jesus
Others
You
VPK B Teacher, Jr. Camp
Ms. Knowles
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Their excitement about learning.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To love learning and to be lifelong learners.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
That I loved them enough to expect their best in all things!
Favorite Snack/Beverage/Food:
Chocolate with nuts/coffee/steak
Favorite Quote:
"The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read."
- Mark Twain
VPK B Assistant, Toddlers (PM)
Ms. Green
What I love about teaching preschool is:
Their natural curiosity.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
Empathy and kindness.
What I hope my students remember about me is:
My compassion
Favorite Teams:
Any Detroit sports team
- Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and Redwings
Michigan State Spartans - Go Green!
Favorite Beverage:
Coffee & Diet Coke
VPK C Teacher, Sr. Camp
Ms. Gaddy
What I love about teaching preschool is:
They always make me laugh, and we get to do so many fun activities together.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
Think for yourself
What I hope my students remember about me is:
That I loved them
Favorite Team:
Georgia Bulldogs
Favorite Snack/Beverage:
Chewing gum/Starbucks
Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss
VPK C Assistant, Sr. Camp
Ms. Baker
What I love about teaching preschool is:
There is no better feeling than seeing the “wow” in a child’s eyes the first time they accomplish something new.
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
Be kind! Treat people how you want to be treated!
What I hope my students remember about me is:
I gave them lots of hugs!
Favorite Snack/Food/Beverage:
Anything healthy and of course coffee, is there anything better than Starbucks?!
Owner/Director
Ms. Barksdale
What I love about providing quality preschool care:
Watching the children grow and blossom
The most important thing we could teach a child is:
To not be afraid to ask a question, to try their best, and to be kind
What I hope students remember about Grace Child Development Center:
I hope that students will remember feeling safe, happy, and loved.
Favorite Team:
I don't have a favorite team but I cheer for my husband's favorite team: The University of Miami.
Favorite Snack:
Fruit
Favorite Scripture/Quotes/Philosophy:
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Everyone is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing it is stupid.
- "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Assistant Director
Ms. Williamson
What I love about teaching preschool is:
How the days are never the same!
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
No matter how rough times can be, always shine!
What I hope my students remember about me is:
How fun and goofy I am!!
Favorite Team:
Georgia Bulldogs
Favorite Snack/Beverage/Food:
I love all food!!
Favorite Quote:
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.
Cook
Ms. Tanya
What I love about preschool is:
The joy the children give unconditionally
- a smile, laugh, or a hug
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
Be proud of who you are
What I hope the children remember about me is:
My love and appreciation for them
Favorite Team:
FSU - Go Noles! Fear the Spear!
Favorite Snack/Beverage/Food:
Turtle Chocolate/Sprite/Italian Food
Favorite Quote:
"You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated." - Maya Angelou
Assistant Director
Ms. Holdsworth
What I love about teaching is:
Being a loving, positive role model in young children's daily lives
The most important thing I could teach a child is:
To treat all people with respect, and to make good choices
What I hope my students remember about me is:
My compassion for people and a contagious love of learning
Favorite Team:
Florida Gators
Favorite Snack/Beverage:
Reese's Take 5/Orange Soda, Coffee
Favorite Quote:
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.