Ms. Karen, our two's teacher, is the mother of two grown sons 24 and 29. She has earned her 99 hours Certification in Early Childhood, along with taking many courses on early childhood activities and learning. She worked at Immaculate Heart of Mary School as a Third Grade Assistant, before moving on to Assistant teacher in Kindergarten for 5 + years. Ms. Karen loves working in the classroom, and enjoys watching the children grow, and learn new things every day.
Ms. Leslie is our three's teacher. She began her teaching career three years ago at St. John's Lutheran School, as an Assistant in the two's class. Ms. Leslie has her 99 hour certification in Early Childhood and has spent 11+ years in childcare. her love for children was a perfect fit here at Providence. She believes that children learn through example and that a happy and kind classroom is a perfect environment for young minds to grow.
Ms. Carol, our Pre-K teacher, is a mother of 3 grown children, ages 23, 21 and 18. She began her teaching career by working as an Assistant in all-day Kindergarten. After 2 years in the Kindergarten classroom she began teaching Pre-K at Immaculate Heart of Mary School and has LOVED it for the last 11 years. Ms. Carol believes that learning should be fun, hands-on, and interactive. She also believes that while academics are important being a good citizen, problem solving and speaking to others in an appropriate manner are lessons that are invaluable!
Ms. Betz, our co-teacher and music teacher, has four children, Grayson 14 years, Abby 12 years, Mac 10 years and Molly 7 years old.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Catawaba College in Salisbury, NC. Ms. Betz has taught pre-school music for the past 12 years. She spent 10 years teaching music and movement at Hunts Chuch Preschool and 6 years hear at Providence Child Care and Learning Center.
Ms. Betz believes that learning should be fun! The most important concept for these young children is to be able to share, take turns, and to be a good friend.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Catawaba College in Salisbury, NC. Ms. Betz has taught pre-school music for the past 12 years. She spent 10 years teaching music and movement at Hunts Chuch Preschool and 6 years hear at Providence Child Care and Learning Center.
Ms. Betz believes that learning should be fun! The most important concept for these young children is to be able to share, take turns, and to be a good friend.
