WPC Preschool Staff
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Julie-Ann Bruskrud
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, go fishing, basically have as many adventures as possible. Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher for my children, modeling the importance of doing something you love, something that has meaning. I LOVE being a teacher because of the little moments that make the biggest impact and turn into magic. |
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Kary Charley
Nickname:Kary Teacher Name: Mrs. Charley 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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Lindsey Cuadra
Teacher Name: Miss 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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Michelle Dulergoff
Teacher Name: Mrs. D Favorite Vacation Spot: Vermont Favorite Movie: The Lorax Favorite Quote: “Early Childhood Education is the key to “the betterment of society.” -Maria Montessori Favorite book to read to my class: Llama Llama Red Pajama Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Play in the mud kitchen. Why did I become a teacher? It has always been a calling of mine, I have memories of being 3 years old in my mother’s 3rd grade classroom. I just have a genuine love of helping children learn and grow. |
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Anne Dyer
Teacher Name: 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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Monica Fuentes
Nickname: Boo Teacher Name: Miss Monica Favorite Vacation Spot: My family and I are spontaneous and enjoy picking up and taking off on a Road Trip to any destination within the U.S.! Favorite Movie: The Sandlot and The Goonies Favorite Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Favorite book to read to my class: Some books that I enjoy reading to my class are The Smart Cookie, The Couch Potato, and The Sour Grape written by Jory John. Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child: I enjoyed playing outdoors with my fingers and feet in the mud. I created beautiful mud pies and would decorate them with leaves, flowers, sand, and sticks. I would have mud all over me by the time I went back inside. Why did you become a teacher: I chose to become a teacher because it is truly fascinating to learn about each child’s unique traits and characteristics. I’m honored and truly appreciate the opportunity to share in their love of learning. |
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Hanna Garner
Teacher Name: Mrs. 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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Kasey Glickman
Teacher Name: Ms. Glickman Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai Favorite book to read to my class: Gingerbread Pirates Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Beach camping, riding my bike, playing sports Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher because of the children. I enjoy teaching them new ideas and topics. I love seeing the excitement and enlightenment on their faces. |
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Tetty Hoffner
Teacher Name: Mrs. Hoffner Favorite Vacation Spot: The mountains and beach Favorite Movie: Forest Gump Favorite Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” -Forest Gump Favorite book to read to my class: Sitting in My Box Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Climbing trees, fences, and picking berries. Why did you become a teacher?: I like to have the opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of children and everyday brings unexpected learning experiences. |
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Patricia Noe
Nicknames: Pat Teacher Name: Mrs. Noe 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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Christine Pelto
Teacher Name: Mrs. Pelto 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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Kim Robertson
Teacher Name: 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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Samantha Stewart
Nicknames: Sam Teacher Name: 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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Libby Stolper
Teacher Name: 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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Elizabeth Swift
Teacher Name: Miss 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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Kim Thomson
Teacher Name: 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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Jamie Valentine
Teacher Name: 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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Heidi Webb
Teacher Name: Miss 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 |