Staff
- Fr. Sumith DeSilva
he staff at St. Alban's Preschool and Kindergarten is well qualified for the positions they hold. Teachers have Bachelor's degrees in early childhood, elementary education or a closely related field, with or without certification, plus extensive teaching experience. Teaching assistants have a minimum of a high school diploma, (many have a Bachelor's degrees or higher) and previous successful work with young children. Each staff person is required to participate in a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per year. Every effort is made to ensure staff stability.
Meet Our Staff
Bridges - Kingdom Kids
Teachers: Ms. Colleen, Ms. Holly, Ms. Carleen and Ms. Paige
We
believe
every
child has the ability to learn and to
teach. We
look for every
opportunity to make
our
days
interesting, fun and full
of meaningful
expereinces. We
enjoy
following the
lead of
the
class.
By
learning
together everyday
is
filled
with
joy
and
adventure.
Together Colleen
and
Holly
bring
over 30 years of
experience
to the
classroom.
Four Year Old Class - Clubhouse Kids
Teachers: Ms. Terry and Ms. Shanti
Terry and
Shanti strive to get the best out of each child.
Their philosphy is the
early years
are
what
makes
the
foundation of
each
child.
They
look
forwad to
seeing the
chlidren
progress
throughout the
year.
Terry has
10
years of Early
Childhood
Education
experience. She has
an
Associate of Arts in
Early
Childhood
Education.
Shanti has
20
years of
preschool
and
montessori teaching
experience in the US
and
overseas.
Four Year Old Class - Love Bugs
Teachers: Ms. Karen and Ms. Trudy
Karen joined St.
Alban's
staff in
2002.
She
is
a
Lead
Teacher in our
Pre-Kindergarten Program.
Karen
has a BA
from the University of
Arizona and
is
currently
taking
Early
Childhood
Education classes
at
Pima
Community College.
She
has
several
years
experience working
with
children in the preschool and elementary
setting. Her
enthusiasm and love
for children is evident
in all
that
she does.
When Karen is not
teaching she
spends time with her
husband and
two boys,
reading, fly
fishing,
and biking.
Older Threes Class - Monkeys
Teachers: Ms. Robin and Ms.
Carlene
Robin and Carlene
work with
St.
Albans older three year olds on
socialization in an envrionment that promotes
learning by doing.
Young Threes Class - Explorers
Teachers: Ms. Janices, Ms. Debby, Ms. Rukmi and Ms. Becky
Janice started
at
St
Alban's
in
2002.
Janice is a
Lead
Teacher in our
Younger 3
Year Old
Class.
She has a
degree in
Elementary
Education
from
Framingham
State
College.
She has
also
taken many
Early
Childhood
courses
from
Wheelock
College and is continuing
to take
classes
at
Pima
Community College.
Janice
has
twenty
five
years of
experience
teaching
young children. The
whole
team feels
fortunate to
have met
many
wonderful families
at St.
Alban’s and to
work
with
a
great
team
of
professional
people.
Extended Day - DragonFlys
Teachers: Ms. Susan, Ms. Paige and Ms. Holly
DragonFlys Web
Page
Susan
Warters
came
to St.
Alban’s
in
2000.
Susan
is the Lead
Extended
Care
Teacher.
She has a
Bachelor’s degree
in
Elementary
Education with
a minor in
Nursery
School from
Monmouth
University. Susan
believes
that children
are the
future of
our
world. She
feels
privileged
to help
facilitate the
children expand
their knowledge
and life
experiences in
the
nurturing
and
stimulating
environment that St.
Alban’s
provides.
Susan
believes that the
most
important
role as a teacher
at St.
Alban’s
is to
provide a
safe,
secure and
happy
environment for each and
every
child.
Specialists
Chapel
Fr. Sumith holds a Childrens chapel for the preschool
students each Tuesday. Father Sumith teams with
Ms.
Becky each week to
deliver a
story to the
children.
3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
Colleen Fabel Epstein; Director
Tel: (520)
296-2043