The Red School House Preschool Program
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Students, at The Red School House, took place in a donation drive for Mission House during the month of September. Great job everyone!!!!
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Philosophy
At The Red School House, we believe . . .
Children have a desire to
learn. Teachers must develop the mental, physical, emotional and social
attributes of each child based on sound growth and development
principles. Every child is treated as an individual and respected for
both their strengths and weaknesses. Children learn in many ways. By
touch, sound, sight and taste, children experience and make sense of
their environment. Young children must be given many experiences in
order to build a firm basis for future learning. Children must learn to
cooperate, work together and respect each other. They need time to
explore, create, play, and allow their bodies to grow and develop.
Programs Offered at The Red School House :
We teach toddlers, 2 year olds, 3 year olds, and 4 year olds.
Weekly Tuition Rates based on day program chosen:
5 days
3 days, or
2 days a week
Full Day Program hours - 7:00am-5:45pm
School Day Program hours - 8:30am-2:30pm
Morning Program hours - 8:30am-11:30am
There is an application fee and a registration fee.
Rest mats are required for a fee and is due at enrollment for school day and full day students.
A 10% discount is available for siblings.
Prices upon request.
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Mrs. Kathy Porter is the Preschool Director at The Red School House and has been for the last ten years. Prior to that, she taught for over 25 years in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Primary Reading. Kathy also taught the profoundly handicapped and worked as a curriculum director. Kathy has a BA from Stetson University in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She received her Director’s Credential in 2001. She has also worked as a lifeguard, camp counselor, and at Planet Pottery. She has also been an integral part of the community by helping with elderly care, Meals on Wheels, and the Back to School Beam Program.
Kathy is married and has two children. She grew up in Pittsburgh and Connecticut, but has lived in Jacksonville Beach for nearly 20 years. Kathy enjoys the gardening, the beach, bike riding, walking, nature, ice skating, crafts, watching football and loves butterflies....especially Monarch butterflies!
Ms. Kathy believes that early childhood education gives children many hands-on experiences to explore and learn from the world around them. She feels kids need kids and adults need kids too and that children are a blessing to this world.
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Ms. Gail Crumbley teaches our 1 and 2 year old class. She has been working at The Red School House for more than a year and a half. Gail has worked in the daycare system since the mid-70's including a home daycare facility in the 80's. She has volunteered at nursing homes and has been on several mission trips.
Ms. Gail believes that early childhood education is a major part in a child's growth and development.
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Mrs. Silvana Stone teaches our 2 year old class. She has been working at The Red School House for a little over 5 years. where she grew up. She is a certified childcare worker and has an Italian Accounting Degree. She spent much of her career managing a linen store.
She lives in Jacksonville with her husband and their two daughters. Silvana enjoys painting, interior design, and other social activities.
Ms. Silvana enjoys teaching children and believes that children are never too young to learn.
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Mrs. Norma Ferro teaches our 3 year old class. She has been working at the Red School House for over 11 years. Norma is extremely creative and teaches art, music and movement, and drama. Prior to coming to The Red School House, Norma worked teaching in EDY children for 7 years, Maple elementary School, 3 years at a Montessori school, after school programs with 4 year olds, and preschool for over 25 years.
Norma grew up in Iowa and then spent most of her life in California. Norma has three daughters. She now lives in Jacksonville Beach with her husband where she enjoys sailing, fishing, art, and treasure hunting.
She believes early childhood education is so important because it lays the foundation for all subsequent learning.
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Mrs. Marina Hawk has spent nearly 8 year at The Red School House. She began here teaching the three year olds and then moved to teaching the four and five year old VPK and enrichment classes. Marina was educated in Italy where she studied Pedology, Montessori Methods, and Child Psychology. Marina has earned a CDA and she has almost 20 years teaching in the field of Early Childhood. She has also worked with children in her church and volunteered helping children with cerebral palsy also. She is married and lives here in Jacksonville with her husband and two sons. Marina enjoys history, archeology, travel, fashion, and music. She loves impressionist painters and old homes. Marina states about teaching, “Children are like flowers and a teacher is the gardener. It is up to the teacher to care for the garden in such a way as to open each flower to express it‘s own beauty to the world”.
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Ms. Tiffany Eisele teaches our extended day program for our 4 year olds. She has been working at The Red School House for over 4 years. Tiffany has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and is pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in the same field. She did her pre-internship at Seabreeze and Atlantic Beach Elementary. Aside from working at the school, she went and joined the Army. She also loves to spend her spare time outdoors and with her 4 nieces.
Ms. Tiffany believes that early childhood education is very important at a young age and that being around children has a real impact on you and them. She loves the quotes "The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go" and "in teaching others, we teach ourselves".
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Mrs. Kim Wigglesworth teaches one of our 4 year old VPK programs and has been working at the Red School House for over 10 years. She has worked as both a two and three year old teacher. Prior to this, Kim has worked in the Early Childhood field for over 11 years. Kim has her CDA and really enjoys teaching young children. She was a NAVY Family Childcare Provider in Duval City Schools from 1993-1995.
Kim lives in Atlantic Beach with her husband. She is the mother of 3 boys and enjoys teaching her granddaughter and grandson. Kim enjoys spending time with her family, her cats, bike riding and helping at her church.
Ms. Kim believes early childhood education is important because it establishes structure, guidance, and gives children the self-confidence and esteem to enter kindergarten with a solid stepping stone to become a productive and positive student in the future. Lastly, she believes we have the privilege to "shape" children towards a positive way of life.
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