Our Preschool Pathways Classroom
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will ultimately miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance. By identifying those children early, we can help them stay with a consistent group of peers through preschool, pre-K and kindergarten.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Preschool Pathways Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Dost
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Education Background: ITT Technical Institute, Information Technology, National Honor Society
Family: We are a family of 5. Husband, 3 boys & 2 cats
Favorite Children’s Book: Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, Anne of Green Gables By: Lucy Montgomery
Personal Interests: Cooking, working out, watching tv with my family!
Diana is most excited her students and the new playgrounds for the children! She loves to help kids learn.
Ms. Bean
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Education Background: Farragut High School, University of TN
Experience: Degree in Early Childhood Education, Director of 15 rooms at church, nanny, raised 3 children
Family: 3 children, very close with mom and brother
Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon
Personal Interests: Candles, baking, reading, watching movies, crocheting
Dianne is most excited to watch her children excel throughout the year. She is also excited to work with such great co-workers!
