Mrs. Bolinda

Director, 4 Year Old Teacher

Years with Preschool: 15 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  The Rainbow Fish
Favorite Snack:  Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Activity:  Playing Play-Doh with the children and reading stories
Favorite Preschool Memory:  My favorite preschool memory was erupting the volcano we made in class during letter “V” week.  The expressions on the children’s faces became a forever memory in my heart.  I also love meeting all the new St. John’s families on the first day of school.

Mrs. Bucci

3 Year Old Teacher

Years with Preschool: 4 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  Love You Forever
Favorite Snack:  Goldfish
Favorite Activity:  Playing outside with my kids.
Favorite Preschool Memory:  Riding bikes inside on rainy days!

Mrs. Christian

4 Year Old Teacher Assistant/ 2 Year Old Teacher Assistant

Years with Preschool: 5 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  Tickle Monster
Favorite Snack:  Greek Yogurt
Favorite Activity:  Reading stories with the kids
Favorite Preschool Memory:  Being in the Halloween Parade and picking out pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch.

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Mrs. Claypool

4 Year Old Teacher Assistant/ 3 Year Old Teacher Assistant (PM Class)

Years with Preschool: 38 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  The Small One
Favorite Snack:  Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Activity:  Painting with the children
Favorite Preschool Memory:  I have so many wonderful memories, it is hard to choose just one.  I love spending time doing crafts with the children.  It is a special time baking with the children.

Mrs. DiRenzo

4 year old teacher

Years with Preschool: 
2 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  “Purple, Green and Yellow”
Favorite Snack:  Cookies
Favorite Activity:  Spending time with my family!
Favorite Preschool Memory:  All of the fun holiday parties and programs.

Mrs. Liptak

Pre-K Teacher

Years with Preschool: 4 Years
Favorite Children's Book: I Love You Forever
Favorite Snack: Honeycrisp Apples and Peanut Butter
Favorite Activity: Spending time with my family.
Favorite Preschool Memory: All of the celebrations!

Mrs. Orlosky

3 Year Old Teacher Assistant (AM Classes)

Years with Preschool: 2 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  The Pout Pout Fish
Favorite Snack:  Chips and Salsa
Favorite Activity:  Running
Favorite Preschool Memory:  Field trips to the pumpkin patch.

Mrs. Rodgers

Gym Teacher

Years with Preschool: 5 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  Berenstain Bears
Favorite Snack:  Popcorn
Favorite Activity:  Skiing
Favorite Preschool Memory:  The singing programs.

Mrs. Snyder

Music Teacher and 2 Year Old Teacher

Years with Preschool: 
4 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  Any books by Julia Donaldson and Mo Willems, but especially The Gruffalo and Nanette’s Baguette
Favorite Snack:  Popcorn
Favorite Activity:  Spending time with my family, especially on trips and local adventures.
Favorite Preschool Memory:  All the class parties!

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Mrs. Sundgren

Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Years with Preschool:
8 Years
Favorite Children’s Book:  Arnie the Doughnut
Favorite Snack:  Chips and Guacamole
Favorite Activity:  Swimming at the pool with my family
Favorite Preschool Memory:  I loved attending all of my kids Mother's Day Tea programs!