Pre-Kinder

 

Mrs. Jennifer Bailey: I have been teaching for over two decades. I love teaching Pre-K where children learn through play. I am looking forward to a great year!

Ms. Dani Lewis:  I’m from small farm town in Colorado, I went to Strasburg High School and I am getting ready to go back to school next year to get my degree in Education! Some things I like to do on my free time are coloring, reading, and walking my dog!

Mrs. Diane Woods: I have been teaching PreK for over two decades. I have six children and enjoy family time together. I am looking forward to a great year!     

Ms. Michelle Flagg: I have 6 years in Pre-K experience as an assistant teacher in Georgia. 4 years Sped experience at HHIMS. I have an Associates Degree in Educational Paraprofessional. My husband, Lewis, and I live in the Low Country, having moved here from Conyers Georgia.

Mrs. Latrista Crumpler: I graduated from USC-Beaufort with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have my Master’s Degree in Technology from Lesley University as well as my Master's in Leadership from USC..  I enjoy shopping, listening to music, sitting on my porch enjoying the scenery, and traveling.

Mrs. Donna LeGrande: I have been working at Okatie for a handful of years now. I am married and have two children. I am so excited to be working with the little ones.

 

What does our year look like?

PreK uses the Creative Curriculum studies in this order (each last about 4 weeks)

• The First Six Weeks: Building Your Classroom Community
• Percussion Instruments
• Architecture
• Light
• Cameras
• Grocery Store
• Seeds
• Getting Ready for Kindergarten

 

Dempsey pumpkin patch on October TBD

The Sandbox interactive museum on February 5

Dempsey strawberry patch on April 22