Toddler Room
(6 weeks to 3 years)

Ms. Loretta is our Head Teacher in the toddler room.  Ms. Loretta started at Honey Tree in 1992 after working for Laidlaw Transit for 16 years transporting children with special needs.  Ms. Loretta has her CDA and continues to learn and expand her talents daily.  Ms. Loretta provides the children with the opportunity to explore the curriculum in a variety of learning concepts.  She is such a wonderful, spirited educator.  She believes that every child has infinite potential and cultivates that in child-centered play as well as teacher directed interaction each and every day!
 


Ms. Samantha, who works with our younger toddlers, has a natural zest for life and learning.  Ms. Samantha studied early childhood development at Masuk and is planning on attending Housatonic.  She hopes to pursue a career that helps shape the future for our young people. She loves being a part of the ever changing lives of these intricate members our family.  She has additional training in CPR/First Aid, Allergy and Asthma, medication administration and more...



Ms. Rhonda, a mom too, works with us part time in the Young Toddler room.  She has an amazing smile and the children adore her.  She works with our early learners every day.  Her strengths are her upbeat personality and attention to detail along with her knowlege of child development. 




Ms. Katie is our infant teacher.  She began working at Honey Tree in 2002.  Her energy and organization skills lend to the immaculate and fun classroom enviornment.  Her love for babies is evidenced in her playful manner and attention to detail.  Her smile and warm embrace lets them know how much they are loved and how special they are! 







Ms. Judy comes to us from Results for Women where she was in charge of the childcare program.  Her experience is abundant and her positive attitude contagious!  She works with our infant and youngest toddlers.  She encourages age appropriate self help skills and the children in her care just love the attention and love they get from her.





 

Preschool
(3 years old)


Ms. Amber is a certified k - 6 teacher with an amazing ability to relate to children of all ages.  She makes every lesson a hands on experience for the children.  Her methodical approach to teaching starts with setting a purpose for each learning opportunity.  She asks the children questions about what they know, what they would like to know and has them predict (guess) what is going to happen next.  Ms. Amber helps the children make connections and come to their own conclusions too!  Ms. Ambers class is a fun and inviting place where children learn to be confident, polite, enthusiastic and have fun! Ms. Amber's dynamic personality and wonderful smile make every child feel at home.  




 

PreKindergarten
(4 and 5 year olds)


Ms. Debra has been teaching preschool and Kindergarten for the past 12 years.  Her true passion is working with young children in their formative years.  Her love of art and music help create an atmosphere in which children enjoy learning.  In Ms. Debra's classroom you will see a diversity of learning styles and programs, as each child learns differently.  Ms. Debra is extremely patient and compassionate which naturally encourage children to thrive.  Her enthusiasm, positive outlook  and gentel personality invites her students reach out to explore their world!  The children in Ms. Debra's class will be more than ready for Kindergarten.

Afterschool Program
(2nd - 6th Grade)

Ms. Kelly is the reading teacher at Stepney Elementary School here in Monroe.  She has been the reading teacher there since 1997.  At Honey Tree she helps children with homework and makes afterschool "fun".  Her energy and experience are such a wonderful part of our team.   Her classroom is complete with games and movies on Friday too!