Ms. Sharon, Infant Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Sharon has been with the North Andover KinderCare Learning Center since March of 1996. She has had the opportunity to work in the infant and toddler classrooms. Over the last 13 years, Ms. Sharon has worked primarily with the infant families. She truly enjoys being a part of each child's development and helping them reach new milestones. She loves knowing that she has helped so many children begin their journey at KinderCare. Each and every child has a special place in her heart.

Previous Experience:

Prior to joining KinderCare, Ms. Sharon spent 18 years running a home daycare.

Quote:

I love watching each baby grow and develop. I enjoy seeing their smiles each day and nurturing each infant.

Ms. Ruth, Infant Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Ruth was with KinderCare Learning Center from 1996-2002 and then returned in 2008. She has worked primarily with the infants and toddlers. The children light up when they see "Ms. Ruthie" walk into the classroom. Her kind, caring and nurturing demeanor make her a natural caregiver to all of the children. She loves working with all of the children in the center!

Quote:

I love seeing the children's faces light up when they experience or learn something new for the first time. I also enjoy watching the infants grow and mature into toddlers. Seeing their progress from tiny infants to walking toddlers is a lot of fun.

Ms. Linda, Infant Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Linda has been with KinderCare Learning Center since 1995. She has worked as a toddler teacher and an infant teacher. Each day, she loves to watch the development of all of the children in her classroom. Ms. Linda seamlessly works with each of the individual families in her care. She is very in tune to each of the family's needs and successfully makes her classroom a warm and inviting place for all of the children and their families.

Quote:

I find it very rewarding playing such an important role in the successful, happy development of all of the babies in my care. They need love, respect, nurturing and fun; and I make sure each child has that everyday.

Ms. Jen, Toddler Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Jen began working at KinderCare Learning Center in October of 2010. She has received her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Human Resources from North Shore Community College. She attended Salem State University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Jen always has materials for the children to freely express themselves! From art to dramatic play, she allows room for the children to explore and make new choices.

Previous Experience:

Ms. Jen has worked with a variety of age groups, ranging from infants to school age. She has had the opportunity to work as a teacher and team leader.

Quote:

It is a great feeling when children find happiness in your classroom.

Ms. Hilde, Discovery Preschool Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Hilde has been at the North Andover KinderCare Learning Center since 2002 and teaches in the discovery preschool classroom. Her daughter was also in the preschool classroom when she began her career here. Ms. Hilde loves talking with the children and learning with them. Each day, Ms. Hilde teaches the children counting, the alphabet and colors in German. She loves watching them grow and seeing their little personalities bloom.

Previous Experience:

Prior to joining KinderCare, Ms. Hilde worked as a pediatric nurse for 13 years.

Quote:

I love the children, every day is unique and there is always something new that happens.

Ms. Marina, Discovery Preschool Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Marina is a mother of an energetic four year old who attends KinderCare in the Prekindergarten classroom. She works in our Discovery Preschool classroom with our two year-olds, one of her favorite age groups to teach! Ms. Marina focuses on hands-on learning with an extra spark of creativity. She wants every child to learn in a rich environment and feel respected and loved. Teaching children is what she feels she is meant to do, and enjoys it very much!

Previous Experience:

Ms. Marina has worked as a director at YMCA youth programs and director at volunteer youth choir.

Quote:

Children are our future; teaching them is an honor.

Ms. Kristin, Preschool Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Kristin has been a preschool teacher at the North Andover KinderCare Learning Center since April 2011. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education accompanied by Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. She has been in the education field for the last 10 years. Ms. Kristin began her career as head camp counselor for an after school and summer camp program at Pleasant valley SACC in Methuen, Massachusetts for three years. After gaining experience, Ms. Kristin became a Program Assistant for Pleasant Valley SACC for four years. She loves working with preschool age children, each day is always new and exciting.

Previous Experience:

Prior to joining KinderCare, Ms. Kristin worked as a head camp counselor for an after school and summer camp program at Pleasant valley SACC in Methuen, Massachusetts for three years. After gaining experience, Ms. Kristin became a Program Assistant for Pleasant Valley SACC for four years.

Quote:

Learning and teaching comes hand in hand. The best teachers teach and learn from what they teach. Children inspire and grow minute by minute. Each day is different from day to day.

Ms. Alicia, Preschool Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Alicia has been a Preschool Teacher at KinderCare Learning Center since March of 2008. She enjoys teaching and watching each child grow into their own little person. Ms. Alicia has been in the field professionally since 2007. She is currently furthering her education to obtain her Bachelor's Degree. Ms. Alicia loves teaching to all of the unique personalities of each of the children in her classroom!

Quote:

To hear, 'Look Ms. Alicia, I did it!' and to see their proud little faces light up with excitement.

Ms. Tracie, Prekindergarten Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Tracie has been with KinderCare Learning Center since August of 2001. She holds an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently furthering her education to gain her Bachelor's Degree. She has been in the early childhood field since 1995. Ms. Tracie has two children of her own, whom have both been a part of the KinderCare family. In her classroom, she enjoys watching the children explore and the knowledge that they gain from her teaching. She loves working with all of the children and their families.

Quote:

I love being a part of each child's development and knowing that they are going to learn something new and exciting each and everyday!

Ms. Jean, Prekindergarten Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Jean has been with KinderCare since December 2001. During this time, she has had the opportunity to work with children ranging from toddlers through prekindergarten. Ms. Jean is passionate about teaching children. She enjoys watching each child learn a new concept and seeing how excited they get. While teaching in her classroom, she loves to change the "look" of the room. Over the course of the year, Ms. Jean has had an ocean, a castle, a farm stand, and many other exciting transformations occur in her dramatic play area. She loves seeing how excited the children are to learn each day!

Quote:

I love watching the children each day as they grow, learn and discover new and exciting things.

Ms. Jenn, Private Kindergarten Classroom

Bio:

Ms. Jenn has been working as the kindergarten teacher at the North Andover KinderCare since October 2011 and greatly enjoys being able to work within a 1:10 ratio in order to tailor teaching to each child. She has been in the field professionally since 2009, working with various age groups and abilities. Prior to her graduation from Wheelock College, she spent several semesters supplementing course work with student teaching in classrooms ranging from infants to 2nd grade. Ms. Jenn is currently enrolled in a Master's program and is excited to further her education.

Ms. Grace, Learning Adventures Specialist

Bio:

Ms. Grace started working at KinderCare Learning Center in 2007. Although she spends time in all of the classrooms, she mostly works as the Learning Adventures teacher. She teaches Math, Phonics, Music, Spanish, and Cooking. In 2009, Ms. Grace became teacher certified through Ellies College and she is still pursing her degree in Education. Ms. Grace likes to cater her teaching style to all of the children's unique learning styles. Her classroom is always filled with smiling faces!

Previous Experience:

Ms. Grace previously worked as a preschool teacher and also worked in an after-school program with children with disabilities.

Quote:

I love the "light bulb moment" when something I'm teaching clicks and I see the children understand and use it.

Ms. Chloe, Support Staff

Bio:

Ms. Chloe is currently studying at Wheaton College, and loves working with children. She enjoys playing with each of them and helping them learn and grow! She truly loves being around young children. Ms. Chloe looks forward to seeing each child every day and loves to read, sing and doing arts and crafts with them.

Previous Experience:

Ms. Chloe has worked as an assistant dance instructor prior to joining KinderCare.

Quote:

I love watching the children learn and grow! It is fun to see them develop and mature over time and I look forward to seeing their happy faces every morning when I come in!