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Mrs. Urchell (Tuesday/Thursday/Friday)
Northern Illinois University, Early Childhood Certificate
Governors State University, Masters Degree in Education
Nominated for Golden Apple
Nominated for Disney Hands Reward
"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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Mrs. O’Hara (Monday/Wednesday)
Illinois State University
St. Xavier University
Chicago State University
Early Childhood Certificate and Master Degree in Early Childhood Education
"I 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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Mrs. Martin (Monday-Friday)
Teacher Aide |
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Kindergarten
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Mrs. Hooker
Governors State University
Moraine Valley Community College
B.A. Elementary Education, Specialization in Science and Masters in Reading, 15 hours
Disney Teacher’s Award
Golden Apple
"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." |
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Mrs. Holland
Teacher Aide |
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Mrs. Reynders
St. Xavier University
Early Childhood Certificate and Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education
Honor Society for Educators
"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." |
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Mrs. Butcher
Teacher Aide |