“When I approach a child, he
inspires me in two
sentiments~
Tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become”.
(Louis Pasteur)
Rachel Leonard home schooled her thre
e
children for several years before beginning her teaching career. She
has taught preschool, kindergarten and physical education as well as
theater, dance and fitness. Rachel does a great job preparing her
students for kindergarten, focusing on writing, reading readiness and
math development. She is passionate about training children in the ways
of the Lord and considers it her calling. A wonderful storyteller, you
might find Rachel’s class hanging on her every word. Rachel lives in
Lyman with her husband Mark and her three wonderful children.
Rebecca
Foss
began her journey in teaching in 1998, working with emotionally
handicapped, autistic and deaf children. When she experienced the
Montessori model, she was immediately drawn to this philosophy of
education and earned her Montessori teaching certificate for birth to
three years of age. The beauty of this classroom dynamic is that it
fits any child’s personality, age, method of learning, and
developmental need. Beccy is proud to offer your child a highly
educational experience within a Christian framework. Beccy and her
husband, Nick, have three little girls and live in Dayton where Nick
pastors the AC Church.
Christina
Hartwick
has taught, developed
and directed preschool ministries for over
thirty- five years.
She and her (late) husband, Ken came to Kennebunk in April 2002. She
has four married daughters and eight grandchildren. Christina is
passionate about building strong families and instilling the love of
Christ in young and old alike. For several years she welcomed moms from
the community to come together with their young children for “Mom to
Mom”; a playgroup and mentoring ministry intended to develop
relationships and encourage moms. The preschool has become an extension
of that ministry as it encourages and supports parents.
