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In the Classroom |
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5645 Marconi Avenue— Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 486-9189 — director@carmichaelpresbyterianpreschool.com |
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Our Staff |
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Director - Diana Foote Greetings! My name is Diana Foote and this is my 16th year with Carmichael Presbyterian Preschool, my 8th year as director! I have an AA in Early Childhood Education from American River College. I began at CPP as a parent of a child in the 5-day program. I suppose I hung around too much as I was soon hired to work part-time as a teacher’s aide and from there I moved in to teaching the extended day program, then a morning class, and finally ending up behind the desk in the preschool office! My preschooler has just celebrated his 20th birthday and, contrary to all appearances, I haven’t aged a day! (Work with me here…) I live in south Sacramento with my 83 years young mother and her acrobatic cat. My passions, outside of working with young children, include opera, theatre, and golfing with my boyfriend, Doug! (Last summer it was kayaking and dancing lessons! I love learning something new!) |
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Brenda Descalso 5 day Program Teacher Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year at CPP. It is hard to believe that this will be my 16th year at CPP but since I started when my son David started Kindergarten and he is now a junior at Chico State I guess I can’t deny it. What really makes me feel old is that I’ve been teaching preschool for 27 years so if any of you are 31 or younger I could have been your preschool teacher! My husband Tony, an engineer with Sac Metro Fire Dept., and I are celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary this month. My daughter Kimberly is beginning her college career at Sonoma State. To give me an outlet for my mothering tendencies (to save my husband from them!) we got a puppy. He is more spoiled than any dog we’ve ever had. As for me, since completing my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in May of 2006 I’ve had free afternoons. Now that we’re empty nesters I will be tutoring elementary students a couple of days a week. I believe being a preschool teacher is my calling. I am looking forward to getting to know your children and sharing with them the joy of learning. |
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Leslie Evans Room 108 - 2 & 3 Day Program Teacher Welcome and welcome back to Carmichael Presbyterian Preschool. My name is Leslie Evans. This is my fifth year at CPP. I have three daughters, Vanessa who is 23 years old and attends American River College and 13 year old twins, Brenda and Sabrina who attend Arcade Middle School. |
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Debra McCarthy Room 109 - 2 & 3 Day Program Teacher My name is Debra S. McCarthy. My friends call me Deb. I have lived in Sacramento/Carmichael, in this surrounding neighborhood, my entire life. I enjoy the close proximity to parks, the river, lakes, mountains and ocean and love the sunny days, although I prefer cooler weather! My daily life is filled with many joys, responsibilities and lots of semi-controlled chaos, with two daughters in high school, two sons in middle school, my mother with Alzheimer’s and daily visits with my twin grandsons who are in first grade. There’s always something happening at my house! Professionally, I have worked in preschool since 1983. I began teaching at Carmichael Presbyterian Preschool in 1998 and I have taught in each classroom, except Mrs. D’s room. It is with great pleasure and personal blessings that I have the privilege to be a part of the wonderful CPP Staff. They are my family away from home and the finest teachers, aides and director in Sacramento! Prior to working at CPP, I worked in the Head Start Preschool Program in the San Juan Unified School District for 12 years and was a Family Home Child Care Provider for over 17 years. I have an A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education and a B.S. in Counseling Psychology/Family Studies. Currently, I am pursuing a couple of advanced certifications and hope to complete them this school year. |
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Megan Kays Room 107 - 2 & 3 Day Program Teacher My name is Megan Kays and I will be teaching in Room 107 this year. The fabulous Rachel Brown will aid me. We are so excited to be back at Carmichael Presbyterian Preschool, and we are looking forward to getting to know your children. I graduated from UC Irvine in 2005 with a degree in Psychology and Social Behavior. During my time at UC Irvine I was a teacher’s assistant at the Early Childhood Education Center on campus. After I graduated I taught at Northwood Montessori School. I have been a teacher here at CPP for two years. I am currently working on my Master’s in Child Development at Sacramento State University.
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Our Teachers |
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Beth Thrasher Beth is the aide in Mrs. D’s class. Hello! My name is Beth Thrasher. I absolutely love children and I am returning for my second year as the aide for Mrs. D’s class and I will be teaching the extended day program on Wednesdays. I have been married 16 years to my wonderful husband, Chris, and I have two incredible daughters. My daughter Kylie is 11 and in the 6th grade and my daughter Amanda is 6 and in the 1st grade. They both attend Our Lady of the Assumption school. Both of my girls went to CPP and absolutely loved it! I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Child Development. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child! I can’t wait for another wonderful year here at CPP! |
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Vui Nguyen Vui is the aide in Mrs. McCarthy’s class. Hi, my name is Vui Thi Nguyen. This is my second year at CPP as a Teacher’s Aide. I am Vietnamese and grew up in Norway. For the past few years I have studied and worked with children in San Jose. I love working with children. I am currently a student at Sacramento State College in Early Childhood Education. I look forward to working with the children at CPP. |
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Kathryn Cromwell Katherine is the aide in Mrs. Evan’s class. Hi, my name is Kathryn Cromwell. I’ve lived in Sacramento for about 8 years. I have one daughter, Autumn, two sons, Brendan and Jordan. My granddaughter “Piper” is moving on to kindergarten and my grandson Kiran will be in Ms. Kay’s class this year. I moved to Sacramento to be closer to Autumn and my grandchildren. I adore working with preschool age children. I was a teacher’s aide and substitute teacher in Hawaii for 7 years and a teacher’s aide in Spokane, WA for 5 years. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and being here for your children. |
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Rachel Brown Rachel is the aide in Ms. Kay’s class. Hi, my name is Rachel Brown. This will be my third year at CPP working in Room 107. I am a married mother of three great kids, ages 4 through 10 years. I have greatly enjoyed everyday spent here watching your children learn, grow and explore. I can’t wait for another great year! |
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Our Aides |
