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. |
Mr. Alec
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Quote: "Tomorrow is never a guarantee; live life to the fullest and never stop smiling."
Favorite book to read to my class: Jack the Skeleton
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors: Hiking, surfing, kayaking
Why did I become a teacher: I want to make a positive impact on youth and adult lives.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Quote: "Tomorrow is never a guarantee; live life to the fullest and never stop smiling."
Favorite book to read to my class: Jack the Skeleton
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors: Hiking, surfing, kayaking
Why did I become a teacher: I want to make a positive impact on youth and adult lives.
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
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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Mrs. Dyer
Favorite Vacation Spot: I treasure my annual solo overnight trips. Favorite Movie: Pretty in Pink Favorite Quote: “The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain Favorite book to read to my class: “Watch Me Throw the Ball!” Mo Williams Favorite thing I like to do in the outdoors: I loved getting “chased” by the ocean. Why did you become a teacher: There is no greater joy that watching a child realize they can do more than they believed. Whether it’s riding a tricycle, writing their name or building a castle, I’m honored to encourage those moments of pride and accomplishment. |
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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. |
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.
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.
Ms. Kelsey
Nicknames: Kels
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake Vermillion, MN
Favorite Movie: The Prestige
Favorite Quote: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. ” —Dr. Seuss
Favorite book to read to class: Are You My Mother? by, P.D Eastman
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child: I loved to climb trees, swim in the ocean and lakes, and catch frogs.
Why did you become a teacher: I've always wanted to be a teacher! Kids are natural scientists and artists. It's so fun to see the world from their perspective. They teach me so much every day!
Nicknames: Kels
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake Vermillion, MN
Favorite Movie: The Prestige
Favorite Quote: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. ” —Dr. Seuss
Favorite book to read to class: Are You My Mother? by, P.D Eastman
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child: I loved to climb trees, swim in the ocean and lakes, and catch frogs.
Why did you become a teacher: I've always wanted to be a teacher! Kids are natural scientists and artists. It's so fun to see the world from their perspective. They teach me so much every day!
Ms. Cathy
Nicknames: Cathy
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Favorite Quote: “Where there is love there is life” -Mahatma Gandhi
Favorite book to read to my class: Owl Babies
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child: As a child I loved playing in my backyard where I would pretend our garage was my house. I would make mudpies. My vegetable soup was made with the leaves I picked off of the bushes in our yard. My dog was my baby and my dolls.
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher because I love children. I've always wanted to make a difference in a child's life too. Binga teacher has been a big part of my life.
Nicknames: Cathy
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Favorite Quote: “Where there is love there is life” -Mahatma Gandhi
Favorite book to read to my class: Owl Babies
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child: As a child I loved playing in my backyard where I would pretend our garage was my house. I would make mudpies. My vegetable soup was made with the leaves I picked off of the bushes in our yard. My dog was my baby and my dolls.
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher because I love children. I've always wanted to make a difference in a child's life too. Binga teacher has been a big part of my life.
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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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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. |