MWF & T/Th AM Preschool

Teacher:  Christine Ruby

Personal Background:  I graduated from WSU and have a BA degree in Education.  During my college era, I worked at WSU Child Care Center.  I was a substitute for the public school system and have been at North Wall for the last thirteen years teaching.  I am also the Assistant Director. My husband, Mark, and I have three children: Amanda, Derek, and Devin.  As a family, we enjoy the outdoors, bike riding, and walking.  My lifetime goal has been to work with children, and I am very happy to be working at North Wall!

Philosophy:  My purpose is to teach children a meaningful and balanced curriculum of skills and information through developmental activities that encourage the children to want to lean more while building positive self-esteem.  I believe that children learn best in a warm and caring atmosphere.  I believe each child is unique and is host to many strengths and intellect.  They are deserving of unconditional love, praise, and encouragement.  I believe children should be given the opportunity to grow and develop at their own pace and that all children deserve a quality education rich in life experience.

Goals for the Class:

• To guide children in social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth

• To promote a positive sense of self and others

• To encourage creativity and imagination

• To prepare children for a successful school experience

  Class Schedule**:

9:00 - 9:15*		Hello and Circle Time
9:15 – 10:15*		LEARNING CENTERS (Art, Language, Math, Art, Science, Anti-bias, Discovery)
10:15 – 10:30		Snack
10:30 – 10:45		Show-n-Share
10:45 – 11:00		Music, Movement, & Dance
11:00– 11:20*		RECESS
11:20 - 11:30*		CLOSING CIRCLE