 The Red Ladybug class is our Junior Kindergarten class. The children in this classroom are four and a half to five years old. The children are given a “gift of time” in order to prepare for kindergarten the following year. The curriculum is theme related, which changes every one to two weeks. The children work at learning centers throughout the classroom that relate to the theme. Within the learning centers the children will be working on academic skills such as math, science, writing, and pre-reading.
 Bree Joseff
Lead Teacher
I am a graduate of Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Language Arts. I believe that it’s important to create an environment where children are able to openly express themselves, and to feel comfortable enough to ask for help so that all their needs are met. I also feel that it’s essential to teach each lesson differently, so that every learning style is targeted.
Denise Arden
Assistant Teacher
 My educational background includes a Bachelors degree in Social Work as well as a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. During my undergraduate studies, I completed 3 years of course instruction in child development and early childhood education and participated in several field placements in the schools.
My prior work experience includes nine years as a clinical social worker in a residential and educational treatment center serving children with special needs. For the past five years, I served as an assistant teacher at Echo Park School working in several classrooms with children ages 2-5.
While raising my children I enjoyed participating in many volunteer experiences in the Farmington Public Schools which included tutoring and serving as a Junior Great Books discussion leader. |
