Our Teachers
Ms. Beth
Ms. Beth
MY FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK:
“Chalk” by Bill Thomson
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
I love teaching preschool because I love the kids sense of wonder and joy about everyday experiences. They are always learning, and I love to be a part of it!
MY HOBBIES:
Reading
Ms. Bethany
Ms. Bethany
“The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear” by Don Wood
“Wild, Wild Hair” by Nikki Grimes
“Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” by Sonia Sotomayor
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
I love seeing the spark in a child’s eye when they learn a new skill or understand a new concept. There’s a beautiful moment where you can see in their face how everything clicks in their brain and a new connection is made. It’s the best thing ever!
MY HOBBIES:
I don’t really have one main hobby! I greatly enjoy music and singing, all things artsy and crafty, reading, true crime podcasts and anything that causes me to have loud deep belly laughs!
Ms. Bridget
Ms. Bridget
“I Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Being able to make a difference in the children’s lives.
MY HOBBIES:
Shopping & traveling
Ms. Ella
Ms. Ella
“Dream Animals” by Emily Winfield Martin
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
I love observing the kids and seeing their strengths.
MY HOBBIES:
I love to read!
Ms. Kim
Ms. Kim
“Pete the Cat” by Eric Litwin, James Dean, and Kimberly Dean
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Being able to show all these tiny humans love and give them a safe place to be everyday, while their parents are at work, is the main reason why I love being a teacher. I also love being apart of their growth, and development! To me, being a teacher is the most rewarding job there is!!
MY HOBBIES:
Going on walks
Ms. Laura
Ms. Laura
“Please Say Please” by Margery Cuyler
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Interacting with the kiddos.
MY HOBBIES:
Trying new things
Ms. Lauren
Ms. Lauren
MY FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK:
“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Bernard Sendak
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
I enjoy laughing and learning together with the children.
MY HOBBIES:
Reading
Mr. Markee
Mr. Markee
“Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
I enjoy interacting and learning from them, especially during fun activities like outdoor play or crafts.
MY HOBBIES:
I like to go see movies with my friends and try new places to eat
Ms. Rachel P
Ms. Rachel P
“Wherever You Go” by Pat Zietlow Miller
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Making a difference in each child’s life.
MY HOBBIES:
Hiking
Ms. Taylor
Ms. Taylor
“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” by Eric Litwin, James Dean, and Kimberly Dean
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Watching children grow and thrive
MY HOBBIES:
Hiking & Thrifting
Mr. Seth
Mr. Seth
“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
My favorite part of being a teacher is connecting with children as individuals and watching them grow in their natural capacities to wonder, play, love and learn.
MY HOBBIES:
All things music – listening, writing, playing!
Ms. Jhoniya
Ms. Jhoniya
MY FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK:
“llama llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
What I enjoy the most about working in teaching is spending time with the precious children we have at Olive Tree and creating a comfortable and safe environment to be able to love and nurture them appropriately.
MY HOBBIES:
Going out to get ice cream and taking walks.
Ms. Yoen
Ms. Yoen
The “Llama Llama” series by Anna Dewdney
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Seeing each child grow and become their own person.
MY HOBBIES:
Going on walks with my dog.
Our Support Staff
Ms. Elisha
Ms. Elisha
“Llama llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Seeing the kids happy, growing and learning!
MY HOBBIES:
Making things
Ms. Michelle
Ms. Michelle
“The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld
MY FAVORITE PART OF BEING A TEACHER:
Organic teachable moments
MY HOBBIES:
Sewing, crafting, farming
