| Teacher: |
Mrs. Urchell (Tuesday/Thursday) |
| Education: |
Northern Illinois University, Early Childhood Certificate |
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Governors State University, Masters Degree in Education |
| Experience: |
St. Barnabas Early Childhood Since 1997 |
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St. John Fisher Preschool Aide, 5 years |
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St. John Fisher Summer Program Director, 2 years |
| Recognition Award(s): |
Nominated for Golden Apple |
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Nominated for Disney Hands Reward |
| Teaching Philosophy: |
As an early childhood teacher, I believe it is important to focus mainly on the social and emotional development of a child. I think it is essential to address each child’s individual needs. I believe in an active and hands-on curriculum. |
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| Teacher: |
Mrs. O’Hara (Monday/Wednesday) |
| Education: |
Illinois State University |
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St. Xavier University |
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Chicago State University |
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Early Childhood Certificate |
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Master Degree in Early Childhood Education |
| Experience: |
St. Barnabas Since 2005 |
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St. Barnabas “Literature for Little Ones” program director, 1 year |
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Alexander Graham School, Chicago Public Schools, Kindergarten through grade 3, 10 years |
| Teaching Philosophy: |
We believe in addressing the physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs of the young child. We aim to nurture and teach the whole child by incorporating a developmentally appropriate curriculum and treating each child as a unique individual. |
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| Teacher Aide: |
Mrs. Jamie Martin (Monday-Friday) |
| Experience: |
St. Barnabas Preschool Aide, 3 years |
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Literature for Little Ones Aide, 2 years |
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Our Lady of Loretto Preschool/Kindergarten Aide, 8 years |
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Our Lady of Loretto Reading/P.E. Aide, 5 years. Kindergarten |
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Kindergarten
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| Teacher: |
Mrs. Hooker |
| Education: |
Governors State University |
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Moraine Valley Community College |
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Elementary Education Certificate (K-9) |
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B.A. Elementary Education, Specialization in Science |
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Masters in Reading, 15 hours |
| Experience: |
St. Barnabas Kindergarten Teacher, 5 years |
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St. Barnabas 1st Grade Teacher, 4 years |
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St. Christina, 1 year |
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Coles Elementary School, Substitute, Special Education |
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Tutor, 10 years (students of all ages) |
| Recognition Award(s): |
The Dean’s List |
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Disney Teacher’s Award |
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Golden Apple |
| Teaching Philosophy: |
My philosophy of teaching is to be the teacher who will continually strive to know and to care for each child as an individual. I believe their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs require nurturing, not fixing. I will model and teach as a team to help children grow and become lifelong learners. |
| Teacher Aide: |
Mrs. Cathy Holland |
| Experience: |
St. Barnabas Kindergarten Aide, 15 years |
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| Teacher: |
Mrs. Reynders |
| Education: |
St. Xavier University |
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Early Childhood Certificate |
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Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education |
| Experience: |
St. Barnabas Kindergarten Teacher, 3 years |
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St. Barnabas 2nd Grade Teacher, 5 years |
| Recognition Award(s): |
Sigma Theta Chapter of Kappa Delti Pi |
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Honor Society for Educators |
| Teaching Philosophy: |
As an early childhood educator, I believe in teaching the whole child. Each child is an individual with a different history, so it is important to get to know each child, so his/her individual needs can be met, and learning styles implemented. It is essential to provide a learner-centered environment with developmentally appropriate lessons across the curriculum. |
Teacher Aide: |
Mrs. Gail Butcher
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| Experience: |
Kindergarten and PreSchool Teacher with the Archdiocese for many years |