Mrs.Maher's KinderKiddies

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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
Hello! My Name is Karen Maher, and I live in Poughkeepsie, NY. My husband's name is Jim, and we have three children named Melissa, Katelyn, and Jimmy. I am originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. I received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maryland. I also have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education with an annotation in Early Childhood Education from SUNY New Paltz. In December of 2006, I attained certification in Early Childhood Education from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Currently, I am working on my PhD in Reading at SUNY Albany on a part time basis in the evenings. I am VERY excited about this endeavor, as I'm sure I'll bring LOTS of innovative and interesting ideas back to the classroom! I'm a firm believer that learning is a lifelong process! I started my teaching career as a full day kindergarten teacher in Houston, Texas. From there, I moved back to Maryland and taught in a morning and afternoon kindergarten program in Prince George's County, Maryland. After getting married, my husband and I headed to Massachusetts where I became the head teacher in a four year old preschool. Eventually, our path led us back to my husband's homestate - New York! After taking some time off to be a "stay at home mom", I eased myself back into the work force as the director of a local nursery school for several years before stepping back into teaching here at Overlook in 1999. This will be my tenth year of teaching kindergarten at Overlook, and I love it! I am thrilled to be a part of your child's school experience and look forward to learning just as much from your child as I hope s/he gleams from me!

Mission Label:


Mission
I believe that kindergarten is a time for children to develop or deepen an already existing love of learning. Children are naturally curious, so we'll expand on that curiosity as much as possible. Socialization - the ability to get along with others - is a very important part of our day. Being an active part in our classroom community will be a year long goal as well. We will learn how to work by ourselves, with a fellow classmate, with a team, and with the whole class. We will be exposed to academics as well as being challenged creatively. Hands-on art projects are frequent! As we begin the important first steps in our school journeys, we will be encouraged to become life long learners and risk takers in a positive sense. Above all - we will have lots of fun!