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. Shalonda
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Shalonda. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from St. Louis, MO. I have always had a deep passion for teaching early childhood education and have earned my degree from Walden University. Outside the classroom, I am proud parent to my 3-year-old son, which fuels my commitment to nurturing and supporting young learners. In my free time I love to play video games and spend time one on one time with my son. I am always eager to grow professionally as well as discover new classroom management strategies as well developing greater patience in their work.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 8 years of childcare & 16 years of classroom teaching.
Education: Some College
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The love you receive from them, as well as being an important educator in their lives.
Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the cat
Favorite Holiday: Independence Day & Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Going to my mother’s house for Thanksgiving dinner.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English; We are in the process of learning Spanish
Pets in the Home: None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Play video games and spend time with my son.
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