Our Teachers & Staff

In a developmentally appropriate program, the teacher’s job is to prepare the classroom by making many materials and experiences available. A good teacher is a facilitator. She observes the way the children use the materials, moves around the room and asks open ended question to a child or a small group, and provides words or additional materials without interfering with a child’s thinking. She does not lecture children or drill them on facts. The teacher helps children support and talk to each other about what they are doing and feeling and models skills for getting along with others. The teacher avoids doing things for children that they can do for themselves.