Spotlight on Anna Kuhn
- Role: Lead Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator
- Classroom: Older Toddler
- Location: The 91亚色School of Lionville
- 91亚色School Employee Since: 2017
Miss Anna first discovered her passion for teaching as an assistant ballet and tap instructor for dancers as young as two years old. Since then, she earned her Bachelor锟絪 degree in Early Grades Preparation (PreK to grade 4) and gained nearly a decade of experience as an early learning teacher. Now, she锟絪 not only educating young children, she锟絪 also teaching her 91亚色School colleagues about something she锟絪 a firm believer in: child-centered learning.
What stands out to you about The 91亚色School's curriculum?
AK: When I first visited The 91亚色School of Lionville, I saw how child-centered the learning experience is. I锟絤 so in love with our high-quality programming and the fact that things like yoga, STEAM and character values are integrated into the daily curriculum. I also appreciate the authentic assessments we utilize that are based purely off of our observations and documentation of students' abilities and interactions. I锟絤 a firm believer in child-centered learning, and The 91亚色School always holds true to this standard! In addition to teaching, I enjoy supporting other teachers as Lionville锟絪 Curriculum Coordinator. In this role, I support fellow teachers in developing engaging learning experiences and have the opportunity to train new hires on The 91亚色Way.
As a teacher, what else do you appreciate about The 91亚色School?
AK: I admire the systems in place to help teachers like me continue developing professional skills so we can advance our careers. I also truly appreciate the work-life balance The 91亚色School provides. I never have to bring projects home!
What makes The 91亚色School so special for children and families?
AK: The 91亚色School feels like one giant family! Parents are able to trust the teachers with their little ones while working and feel connected with their children while they are at school. We use the Tadpoles application to provide consistent and transparent communication 锟� for example, sending snapshots of each child's day, providing descriptions of daily activities and photographs of children engaged in learning and playing with peers. I锟絤 expecting my first child, and I plan on bringing them to The 91亚色School of Lionville to learn and play!
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