Julie holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Psychology, as well as her Connecticut Director’s Credentials. She began her journey at this preschool in 1991, completing her student teaching here. With over 30 years of experience working with young children, Julie has taught Preschool and Kindergarten.
Before becoming Director, Julie served as Lead Teacher and Assistant Director for five years, and she still enjoys visiting classrooms whenever the opportunity arises.
Outside of work, Julie is an avid football fan (Go Patriots!) and loves attending games whenever possible. She’s also a big fan of live music and has been to over 100 concerts!
Christina has her Early Childhood Education Certificate from Eastern CT State University. Miss Christina has worked in early childhood for over 12 years. She has worked as a special Ed paraprofessional and a teacher for pre-kindergarten and first grade. She also has experience teaching English online to young students in China. She feels passionate about the play-based program at the Children’s Museum Preschool and enjoys seeing them have fun as they grow and learn! Outside of preschool, she enjoys reading, taking walks and hikes, and visiting with family and friends.
Known as “Miss Ivy”, she teaches in our 3/4 classroom. She did her own student teaching here and loved it so much that she stayed! Miss Ivy has 12 years of experience teaching preschoolers. Miss Ivy is Head Teacher Certified through the Office of Early Childhood and has her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood from Capital Community College. She prides herself on thinking up fun, creative crafts, and projects to keep her students actively learning. When she is not working, Miss Ivy enjoys dancing (she even teaches a class), sewing, and cooking.
Miss Rachel has her degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked with children of all ages! Rachel loves to keep the children active by setting up obstacle courses both outside and inside.
Miss Shannon has her degree in Early Childhood Education and has been in the field for many years. Miss Shannon loves engaging with her classroom in cooking activities.
Kristen has her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Assessment. Kristen has worked with children for years. She is a resident of West Hartford for 20 years along with her husband and 2 sons, which both attended The Children’s Museum Preschool when they were young. Now they are in college. Kristen enjoys watching both her boys play football and lacrosse.
