Before and After Care Staff
Miss Jean, whose 3 daughters, Christina, Liz and Amanda are Preschool graduates, is a 29 year veteran of the Preschool. She has one grandson, Jacob, who she adores. She loves dogs (there are 4 in the family), walking, reading, youtube videos and food & wine. Originally from Long Island, NY, Miss Jean was once the director of her church folk group there. She enjoys time with her family and good friends and is very active, volunteering as often as she can. Miss Jean and her husband of 41 years, Mike enjoy beach vacations, their pets and music.
Miss Dawn's son, Garrett (28) and daughter, Amber (27) attended our Preschool, so although she is in her 10th year as a teacher, she has been part of our Preschool family for many years. She loves our Catholic faith, spending time with others, especially her family and friends. Miss Dawn loves teaching and mountain dew. A former gymnast, Miss Dawn was born in Michigan and grew up in Charleston.
Although this is her third year teaching, Miss Karen and her family have been part of the St. Catherine's Family since we were in the little white church on Cherokee Street. Miss Karen and her husband, Jeff have seven children, all Preschool graduates. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Miss Karen was a professional ballerina and has been teaching dance for over 30 years. She keeps busy with her family and their activities. They love traveling, hiking, camping and movie nights.
Miss Nelly begins her 3rd year at the Preschool. Miss Nelly has 3 amazing children, Mattias (12), Martin (10) and Emma (5) who make her very proud. Martin and Emma are preschool graduates. She enjoys spending time with her family, travel, soccer, exercise and reading. Originally from Colombia, Miss Nelly moved to the US 23 years ago and Spanish is her first language.
Mr. Matt joined us last year as an assistant after having worked in After Care. He loves soccer, coaching, training, teaching and collecting soccer cleats/goalkeeper gloves. Mr. Matt has played and trained with professional soccer players at Atlanta United.
Mr. Anthony joined us last year in the Before and After Care Program. He loves his family, hoing for walks, soccer, bowling and teaching. Mr. Anthony has been bowling in leagues since he was 6 years old.
Miss Sue begins her 15th year at St. Catherine's Preschool. She is the proud mom to 2 daughters, Angela and Christina, 2 son in laws, Tyler and Chad and 2 grandsons, Luca and Cameron. She loves spending time with her family, yoga, reading and St. Catherine's Preschool. She also loves the beach and collects beach sand.
Beginning her 2nd year with the Before and After Care Program, Miss Bernadette loves God, her family and friends, the kids she teaches and sweet little treats. She has always loved to dance, dancing since she was 2 both in dance class and anywhere there is music. She loves teaching and has been doing so since she was 12. Miss Bernadette loves that she is able to share dance with children.