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Teacher Robin, 2-Day Class
Teacher Robin has been working with children for over 15 years. She attended Virginia Polytechnic and State University and has a bachelor of science degree in child psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She began her career serving children and young families through the YWCA in Richmond, Virginia. She was a Juvenile Specialist for the State of Virginia for five years and worked in correctional education with special needs incarcerated youth. Robin has been married for seventeen years. She has two children ages 11 and 14. She took a break from work to stay at home with her children for 9 years. Robinʼs daughter attended Oswego Playschool. So Robinʼs journey at the school began as a parent. She began teaching at OP in 2004.
“It is a pleasure to spend my mornings at Oswego Playschool. My passion is to allow children to play and create in a developmentally appropriate learning environment that is suited for the young child. I strive to support the learning process, help foster joy in learning, and provide children an opportunity gain hands on experience through art, music, science, literacy and dramatic play. I enjoy playing guitar and feel privileged to accompany children as they dance, sing and learn. I invite you to visit our wonderful school and discover the possibilities for your child.”
Teacher Teenie, 3-Day Class
Teacher Teenie began her teaching career at the age of 7 – her first class was a motley
crew of stuffed animals, and she loved each and every one. From that humble beginning
she has continued to pursue her passion for teaching. Teenie’s background includes a
BS. with a major in Art, and an MAT. in E.C.E with a certification in Elementary
Education. During college and after, she enjoyed taking courses in Environmental
Education and teaching in Outdoor Education Programs…
Teenie and her husband relocated to Oregon from Pennsylvania in 1987. The next year
she began teaching at a local Parent Cooperative Preschool. During the 17 years she
spent there, she relished the strong community ties for herself and her two sons. Both
sons are products of a ‘co-op’ education rooted in the philosophy of play. Ross will soon
be 21, and Lee is 16…In 2005 Teenie left that wonderful environment to complete her
student teaching in elementary education. For the next few years she taught in elementary settings, with time spent in a Reggio program, as well as time spent helping to start a small local parent cooperative elementary school.
“Now I find myself circling back to my first love – young children and their parents. I bring lots of hands on experience, a firm knowledge of childhood beginnings as well as an understanding and appreciation for where kids are heading next on the developmental continuum. I love creating a learning environment filled with compassion, collaboration, invention, imagination and lots of playful laughter. Along with teaching, I continue to pursue art in my free time. I am happiest when I can blend my love of art, nature and children into a delicious mixture of fun. It is an honor to be a teacher at Oswego Playschool, working alongside Teacher Robin and building meaningful friendships with all who walk through our door.”
