Our Teachers
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Sue began teaching at The Children’s School in 2000! She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Curriculum from St. Michael’s College. She is a well-rounded teacher but concentrates on developing reading, art, and music skills. Sue values the cooperative pre-school model. “I have known many of the children I teach today since they were infants. I enjoy when my former students return and I can see how they have grown and changed. I see myself as a guide. This is the first school experience for many children and their first time away from the home environment. I enjoy helping students navigate new experiences.”
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Christina, a Vermont licensed teacher, was raised in rural Connecticut and got a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education at Keene State College. After working in a toddler and preschool center at Keene State, Christina began teaching at The Children's School in 2006 where she is dedicated to its educational philosophy, NAEYC accreditation, beautiful classrooms, and the parent cooperative model. She lives in Richmond with her husband and young son. “Young children thrive in a caring, nurturing environment where they are encouraged to explore, develop positive relationships, be creative, experience the joy of learning and to gain a sense of community.”
Haleigh grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire with her parents and two sisters. She moved to Burlington to attend Champlain College where she graduated in 2010 with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. For the past four years, Haleigh has been teaching in pre-school and toddler age classrooms in South Burlington. She is currently working on finishing her Praxis exams to receive her teaching license. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Haleigh believes in play-based learning and couldn't be more excited to join the The Children's School community. "I believe children learn best through play, and should be given the opportunity to develop their own interests and explore the world around them. No two children are the same and it's important to welcome and encourage them all as individuals."
Mary received a Bachelors Degree from St. Bonaventure University. She has been working in a classroom setting since 2005 with children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Mary recently moved from Pennsylvania to the beautiful state of Vermont and began at TCS in 2017. She looks forward to welcoming all of your children into a warm, nurturing environment that encourages creative fun learning.
Deb first joined the TCS community as a parent, and then became our organized and friendly administrator in 2011. She also substitutes in the classroom. Deb earned her teaching certification in South Florida where she taught elementary school and preschool, and she has over ten years of administrative experience working for a law firm. She is able to keep track of the many details involved in keeping the school running with a smile on her face.