[Lizbeth]

I had a student who was exceedingly shy. We worked so hard to make her feel comfortable by trying to use many different methods of communication. She did begin to smile quite quickly,and then words and social interactions came slowly, but surely. It was a rewarding experience for her and us. We put in a lot of time and effort but it was so worth it!

[Hayley]

My children here have great experiences so much so that when they leave here there parents say they get upset meeting a new teacher

[Mayra]

Yes, myself. My preschool teacher is still a major memory in my life. I felt secure, loved and encouraged.

[Lizbeth Sevilla]

First times going to the doctor as a child I did not like needles but nonetheless, the doctors always took their time to make me comfortable and also comfort me after I got shots.

[Michelle Beldin]

I remember when I was in grade school and at a new daycare, we had one lady that made me feel welcomed. she was one of the nicest people I knew until I moved and when I ran in to her years later it was like nothing changed. The daycare alone was wonderful. The place I work now I feel the same energy. I wanted to give that back to the children I watch.

[Jackie]

I had a preschool teacher who was gentle and kind and always seemed happy. She made me feel calm and comfortable, even though I generally had high anxiety.

[Rhonda]

My son always would fall in love with his teachers who were friendly and happy. Attitude does make a difference in how children see you in their eyes, friendly or not.

[CK]

My significant other went through the loss of someone close to him. The school he was in at the time did not give him time to grieve, which ended up having him fall behind in different courses.

[Holly]

I went to a small preschool program based in a church, and my teacher Mrs. Thompson reminded me of a grandma. I am in my 40s, and still remember her as a calm, kind and caring person. I am so lucky that my first introduction to school was a positive one.

[cheryl belknap]

Children who are greeted with a happy smile, and are in a happy environment are just happy babies. I work with infants and the babies cannot wait to get in the classroom. Some will leap out of their parents arms. We are happy and laughing and singing and reading all day with big big smiles on our faces. I even had one baby girl who wanted to come back to me, when mama picked up at the end of the day. I had to laugh and say you are going home with mama know. So super cute, and the parents love that the children are so happy to come to daycare.

[ina]

Talking to the infants has giving me a good outlook on the importance of language development

[Kristy McWilliams]

When my son started Kindergarten, he hadn’t been to school before and was scared but his teacher made him feel comfortable enough for me to leave.

[Vanessa]

When my kid was little, they had to endure abuse from the other parent in their life. I took them in for some mental health and skill building with a licensed therapist but they are still very skeptical of relationships in their adult years. They are now in therapy again and trying to work though what they went through. But this is likely something they will deal with their entire lives.

[Christopher Beaudoin]

I watch my children every day as they grow their socioemotional skills with conversation and conflict. They learn to navigate the world in a way that feels true to them while following societal standards.

[B]

My experience working with my preschoolers is if my attitude is rocky or not good theirs will be as well and so will the other teachers.