WPC Preschool Staff
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Miss Julie-Ann
Nicknames: Jewles, JA Teacher Name: Ms. B Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii Favorite Movie: We Bought a Zoo Favorite Quote: “All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage and I promise you something great will come of it” -Benjamin Mee (We Bought a Zoo) & “Where there is kindness, there is goodness, and where there is goodness, there is magic” -Cinderella Favorite book to read to my class: If I Built a School, If I Built a House, If I Built a Car Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Ride bikes, play tennis, going fishing, basically have as many adventures as possible. Why did you become a teacher?: I began as a teacher for my children, modeling the importance of doing something you love, something that has meaning. I LOVE being a part of this school that cherishes the little moments that make the biggest impact and turn into magic. |
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Ms. Katelin
Nicknames: Kate Favorite Vacation Spot: Disneyland and Skiing on any Ski Mountain! Favorite Movies: Frozen and Father of the Bride Favorite Quote: “Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” ¬– Jim Rhon Favorite book to read to my class: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? – By Bill Martin, Jr. Favorite things I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: When I was a child, I had an outdoor playhouse and I remember playing make believe family and having tea parties. Why did you become a teacher?: I love coming to school and experiencing the “Ah-ha” moments first hand with my students. May it be learning words to new songs, learning friends’ names or drawing pictures, these moments are precious. |
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Mrs. Charley
Nickname:Kary Favorite Vacation Spot: Eleuthera, Bahamas Favorite Movie: Beaches Favorite Quote: Leave Footprints of Love and Kindness everywhere you go. Favorite book to read to my class: "The Pigeon has to go to school" - By Mo Willems Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: River rafting on the Rouge River in Oregon |
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Ms. Lindsey
Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico Favorite Movie: The Wedding Singer and You've Got Mail Favorite Quote: "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Fred Rogers Favorite book to read to my class: Danny In the Toybox Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Swim, explore, and camp Why did you become a teacher?: To have each day bring forth a variety of challenges and rewards. There are daily joys that come with teaching. It is exciting to know that no day with children will be like the day before. I love teaching because each day is always different and like an adventure. Whether it be a new problem to help solve, artwork to build or advice/guidance to share, there is always something for the student and me to learn each day. As a teacher, I can make a positive difference in a student’s life and there is nothing more rewarding than when I see a big smile on my student’s face because they accomplished something. |
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Miss Nelly
Nicknames: Kia, Nelly, Ki-Ki Favorite Vacation Spot: Ireland Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid Favorite Quote: “But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, And all these things will be added to you” ¬- Matthew 6:33 Favorite book to read to my class: Oona and the Shark Favorite things I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Climb trees, go fishing with my grandparents. Why did you become a teacher?: I wanted to become a teacher because I love working with children. The best part of my job is the fulfillment I get from being an integral part of a child’s development while building relationships with them and their families. |
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Mrs. Dyer
Favorite Vacation Spot: Visiting a new National Park or beach side in Cabo. Favorite Movie: Not quite a movie but America’s Funniest Home Videos every Sunday night with my family. Favorite Quote: “What if the hokey pokey really is what it’s all about?” Favorite book to read to my class: Any book to any child who asks! Favorite thing I like to do in the outdoors?: Swimming in the waves and playing in the sand Why did you become a teacher?: I felt a very strong calling and feel blessed to have listened. |
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Ms. Hanna
Favorite Vacation Spot: San Diego Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman Favorite Quote: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” Favorite book to read to my class: Dragons Love Tacos Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Ride horses and help at my best friend’s farm. Favorite sport was soccer. Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher to make a positive impact on peoples lives. I love helping others and watching them succeed. |
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Ms. Stephanie
Nicknames: Steph Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai Favorite Movie: Julie and Julia Favorite Quote: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” —Mary Oliver Favorite book to read to class: Apples and Pumpkins Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Going to the beach, horseback riding, tide pooling. Why I become a teacher: I have always loved working with children and I love seeing the world new again through their eyes. |
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Ms. Dani
Nicknames: Dani Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaiian Islands Favorite Movie: Princess Diaries Favorite Quote: “Sometimes we have to go back to the beginning to find the answers to the questions we have in the end.” ¬– Gerry Lopez Favorite book to read to my class: Punkey Aloha – By Shar Tuiasoa Favorite things I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Go to the beach, swimming, camping and gardening. Why did you become a teacher?: To show children the wonder in learning and exploring the world around them. I love explaining how things are, and work, and seeing the child’s mind expand. |
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Ms. Gini (Office Assistant)
Nicknames: Gini Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere by the water Favorite Movie: Life is Beautiful Favorite Quote: “All things work together for good, to those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose” ¬– Romans 8:28 Favorite book to read to my class: Emily’s Braids Favorite things I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: I liked to play on the beach and build sand castles, and dig for sand crabs. Why did you become a teacher?: I love being with children and growing with them. The heart of a child is the closest thing to the Truth. |
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Mrs. Noe
Nicknames: Pat Favorite Vacation Spot: Arches National Park Favorite Movie: Sleepless in Seattle Favorite Quote: “Knowledge is not given to the passive observer; rather it must be discovered and constructed by the activity of the individual.” -Jean Piaget Favorite book to read to my class: A Sick Day for Amos McGee Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Out on the patio, I loved playing dress-up with my mother’s clothes. Why did you become a teacher?: After 20+ years working in retail furniture, I decided I wanted to work with children. |
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Ms. Christine
Favorite Vacation Spot: Vermont and Cabo Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing and The Notebook Favorite Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed, Try, Try again!” Favorite book to read to my class: Any Pete the Cat book Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Growing up in Vermont I was always outside climbing tree’s or boating with my family! I still love to boat with my family know. It’s a favorite! Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher because I’ve adored children forever and love watching them grow year after year into their own little personalities. |
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Miss Kim
Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach Favorite Movie: Saving Mr. Banks Favorite Quote: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” -Elbert Hubbard Favorite book to read to my class: The Hungry Caterpillar Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? I loved playing on the swings Why did I become a teacher? Because math was my weakest subject. I only had to take one easy math course in college if I was an elementary education student. So, I decided math would be my focus as an educator in early education with the hopes that my students would learn math with a “hands on” approach. |
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Miss Sam
Nicknames: Sam Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with big trees! I’ve recently enjoyed Sequoia and Santa Cruz Favorite Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas Favorite Quote: Colors are the smiles of nature. -Leigh Hunt Favorite book to read to my class: Dragons Love Tacos Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? I loved building fairy houses with mud and nature pieces! Why did I become a teacher? I love learning from children’s creative outlook on life and sharing little joys with them. |
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Ms. Libby
Favorite Vacation Spot: Wherever there are tall trees and mountains Favorite Movie: Sound of Music Favorite Quote: “If tomorrow you’re a little better than you were today, that’s enough.” Favorite book to read to my class: Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Camp in the Sequoia National Forest with my family every year and explore the forest there the entire time. Why did you become a teacher?: Because there is absolutely nothing like pure, raw, emotions of a child. Joy-wonder-excitement. It’s amazing. |
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Ms. Elizabeth
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake Tahoe & La Quinta Favorite Movie: Twilight Saga Favorite Quote: “Don’t worry about a thing ‘cuz every little things is gonna be alright.” -Bob Marley Favorite book to read to my class: Pout Pout Fish Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Swim, explore, bike Why did I become a teacher? Because I’m young at heart and kids are fun, yeah! |
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Ms. Kim
Favorite Vacation Spot: Jamaica Favorite Movie: Aladdin Favorite Quote: “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” Favorite book to read to my class: The Hungry Caterpillar Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Go to the beach, go hiking, play soccer. Why did I become a teacher? I love watching children grow and learn and my love for that has only increased since having children of my own. |
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Mrs. Valentine
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz Favorite Quote: It’s never to late to be what you might have been. -Lucille Ball Favorite book to read to my class: Llama Llama Loves to Read Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Swim, play sports, and climb trees Why did I become a teacher? I love to see the joy and excitement on children’s faces when they discover and learn new things. Being able to paly a positive role in their lives is very rewarding. |
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Ms. Heidi
Favorite Vacation Spot: Jackson Hole, Wyoming Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama, The Proposal Favorite Quote: “Not all those who wander are lost.” -J.R.R. Tolkien Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Camping and hiking |