Meet Miss Sarah!

Hello! My name is Miss Sarah.  I joined Children Central in September 2022 as an Assistant Teacher in the Pre-kindergarten classroom.  I am very happy to have become the Lead Teacher of the Preschool class, as I love teaching our 3 year olds!  Having previously been a teacher in the Pre-K classroom, I understand well how to prepare the children for what they will need to know when they graduate to this next class and eventually for kindergarten.

I attended Susquehanna University for Music Education, and though I have a passion for music, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher since I was young! For several summers, I worked as an assistant music teacher at St. Luke’s Episcopal church for their summer music camp.  I fell in love with working with all of the young students and teaching them different skills. I incorporate music into our daily learning activities, as I believe music can be such a wonderful addition to any classroom and teaches skills that apply to almost every subject. I love being able to watch students learn and grow from the knowledge that you give them, and it gives me joy when they succeed and have fun doing it!

When I am not teaching, I love to read, bake cookies, and do almost any type of craft such as painting or sewing! I have a deep love for animals as well, and I have an adorable Tuxedo cat named Azula, and three exotic tree frogs!

I look forward to the school year full of amazing children in our Preschool class. I enjoy teaching my students to be confident, kind, and to add a touch of musical fun in the classroom whenever possible!

Meet Mr Michael!

My name is Mr. Michael. I joined the family of teachers at Children Central in September 2023.  I am so excited to be your child’s teacher in the Preschool classroom!

 

I have been teaching in the early childhood field for over ten years and plan to bring my knowledge and skills into the classroom working alongside the wonderful teachers here at Children Central. Preschool is one of the most important parts of a child’s growth, and providing a safe, welcoming, and loving environment is something that I strive to give.

 

When I am not teaching, I enjoy playing guitar and singing, painting, and writing. These hobbies are also things that I implement into the classroom activities, as art and dramatic play are just as important as the many other things your little ones learn at school.

 

I look forward to meeting everyone!

Meet Miss Ali!

My name is Mrs. Ali and I first joined Children Central as a teacher in the Infant Room in January, 2014.  I am very happy to be part of our high quality teaching staff where I can offer caring, energetic, and positive help and guidance to the children.  I love taking care of children and have a passion for helping them succeed. Since March, 2024, I became a teacher in the Preschool classroom. I have really enjoyed the newfound experiences with this older age group!

Before I joined Children Central, my love and passion for children guided me to volunteer at a child care center.  I then worked at a public Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia where I assisted with the kindergarten class.  Working at Children Central gave me the initiative to pursue my CDA (Child Development Associates) credential! I have previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.  I worked as an Electrical Engineer and was head of the department of planning at a woman’s clothing factory for eight years. I also was an Electronics Engineering Technician at a company in Philadelphia for twelve consecutive years.

I have been married for 34 years to my husband Rasheed. My husband and I share taking care of our beautiful family and raising our children and grandchildren to have good manners and dignity. I have a lot of expertise in the home especially when it comes to cooking, which is my favorite hobby. I love to prepare the most delicious and healthy meals for my family members. I also enjoy designing and sewing.  I raised my three children and currently enjoy taking care of my three grandchildren whenever I have the opportunity.

I am positive that being a teacher at Children Central is another successful accomplishment for me, and another chapter to add to those that I have achieved throughout my career.

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