Miss Michelle has an associates degree in Early Childhood Education along with a bachelors degree in Social Work. After graduating college Miss Michelle taught English in Costa Rica and fell in love with teaching. Miss Michelle has been a preschool teacher sine 2020 and became a director in 2023.
She is excited to teach children for years to come and follow in her mother, Miss Joanne's footsteps.
Miss Michelle lives in Rockfall with her boyfriend Tucker, their dog and cat. They enjoy going on hikes and spending time at the beach in New Jersey.
Miss Michelle loves to sing and dance with the children!
Miss Hannah
Miss Hannah is currently a student at Central Connecticut State University majoring in Early Childhood Studies, Infant and Toddler Mental Health.
Growing up Miss Hannah's mother had a home daycare so she has been around children most of her life.
Miss Hannah loves doing arts and crafts with the children and seeing how each child puts their own spin on each craft.
Miss Hannah is looking forward to a long career in Early Childhood Education!
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Miss Angela
Substitute
Miss Angela has been in the preschool field since 2010. She received her Bachelors from SCSU and her certificate in ECE from Charter Oak State College.
Most recently, Miss Angela worked at Middlefield Children's Center as a head teacher. Currently, you can find Miss Angela at the Levi Coe Library where she teaches children's yoga classes.
Miss Angela loves animals (especially dogs!), insects, and birdwatching. You can often find her gardening or reading a good book!
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Miss Joanne
Substitute
Miss Joanne has dedicated her life to Early Childhood Education. She started teaching preschool at a Montessori school after graduating high school. She pursued a degree in Early Childhood education before opening her own school 'Miss Joanne's Learning Center' in 1997 where she taught preschool until she retired in 2023. She is very excited to be a substitute in our classroom.
Miss Joanne enjoys spending time in Maine and with her family.
Miss Katrina is pursuing a Child Development Associate Credential. Miss Katrina is a Sunday school preschool teacher and has written educational curricula as a professional for many years. She has her BA from Bates College and her MBA from UCONN.
Miss Katrina and her family live in West Hartford with their 2 dogs. Miss Katina's love for her family is a cornerstone of her life.
Miss Katrina loves Miss Joanne's Learning Center's teaching philosophy and finds joy in spending time with all of our students.