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Meet our Infant and Toddler Faculty
Infant Community
Maggie Bischoff, Lead Teacher
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I love to see the children learn, grow, and develop everyday. It is so amazing to watch the children continue to blossom year after year as they move from the infant room into the toddler classes and beyond.
Interests:
My hobbies include reading, sewing, and cooking. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends whenever possible.
Education:
- American Montessori Society (AMS) Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification, MECA-Seton, IL
- Family Studies/ Child Development Bachelor's Degree, Western Michigan University
Contact Me: mbischoff@brookviewschool.org
Carole Perrine, Teacher's Assistant
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I enjoy just about everything about teaching at Brookview especially watching the infants and toddlers grow and learn also watching them as they progress through their future classes. Brookview is an amazing place for children! I am excited to share my experience of 11 years of owning an in-home daycare with Brookview.
Interests:
Gardening and home decorating
Education:
- Graduate of Lake High School (Ohio)
Krista Blaylock, Teacher's Assistant
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I enjoy watching the children grow up and learn every day.
Interests:
Being outside, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Education:
- St. Joseph High School-Child Study/ Contemporary Living Courses
Jennifer Kiser, Teacher's Assistant
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I really enjoy everything at Brookview, the staff and the children. I think it's a wonderful environment. In class I think I mostly enjoy seeing the infants growing and accomplishing each milestone!
Interests:
Outside of Brookview, I love time with family and friends. I also love music, all kinds. Lastly, I enjoy my pets which include two horses, three dogs, a cat, nine ducks and two geese.
Education:
- I am currently in college studying early education. I believe learning is a very important key in life. Life is ever changing and we must always be teachable.
Sheila Wier, Teacher's AssistantI enjoy bonding with each child and watching them grow into toddlers. I enjoy watching the children learn how to hold a glass, fork and spoon, how to crawl, to sit, walk and stand for the first time, learning their first words, going up and down the stairs, and using their first sign language.
Interests:I enjoy gardening and antique shopping.
Education:
- Twin City Beauty College
- Michigan Montessori Society Best Practices
Danielle Collyer, Inf/Tod Assistant
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
What I enjoy most is teaching the toddlers how to be independent. I love to read to the children or teach them something new. They get so excited and it makes my day.
Interests: Reading books and babysitting
Education: I am currently in college for Early Childhood Education
Toddler Community
Kim Smith, Lead Teacher
(Toddler 1)
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I enjoy seeing the looks on the children's faces when they have discovered something new. They are such curious creatures and I love exploring with them.
Interests:
I love to read, fish, and spend time outside.
Education:
- B.S. Preschool/Family Life
- American Montessori Society Infant and Toddler Credential
Contact me: kims@brookviewschool.org
Kim Sesson, Teacher Intern
(Toddler 1)
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I enjoy working with children. I have been working with children for eight years. I have two children of my own, Ernie and Serena.
Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my family and collecting seashells and rocks at the beach with my children.
Ellen Korcek, Lead Teacher
(Toddler 2)
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I love watching the children explore the environment that I've prepared for them. To see their smiling faces when a new task is mastered makes my job a true joy.
Interests:
I enjoy playing with my miniature pinschers, visiting new places and tasting new foods and wines, and relaxing at home with my husband.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, Grand Valley State University
- Montessori Infant-Toddler Teacher Training , Seton Montessori Institute
Contact me: ekorcek@brookviewschool.org
Qun'Anita Walker, Teacher's Assistant (Toddler 2)
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I love working with toddlers because they are such interesting little people. I love teaching them things and helping them to develop their minds. It's great to see when they "get it!" I learn so much from them too.
Interests:
I enjoy reading books, watching television, and cooking. I am the mother of four children. My youngest son, DJ, is a primary student at Brookview School.
Education:
- Benton Harbor High School
- Early Childhood Develpment Program, Tech Center
- Courses in Early Childhoood Education, Lake Michigan College
Karen Trama, Teacher's Assistant
(Toddler 1)
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
Watching a child's growth, and the individual progress they make over the three years they are with me in my class. I relish the idea that I have been a large part of the child's lifelong journey of learning. Mostly I feel grateful to be part of the Brookview family and belonging at this school.
Interests:
I like to travel and see exotic places. When not traveling, I enjoy reading novels and spending time with my family.
Education: Attended University of North Dakota
Corinna Wright, Teacher's Assistant
(Toddler 2)
What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:
I really enjoy seeing the children discover new learning experiences and the look on their faces when they "get it".
Interests:
I love spending time with my family. We love outdoor fun and cycling. I also love my animals...5-cats and 2-dogs.
Education:
Graduated from Northside Christian School in Charleston, S.C. 2 1/2 years of college at College of Charleston, focusing in Child Development and Psychology. I plan on finishing my degree in the near future. I was also certified through the Navy Family Child Development Home Program to run a daycare in my home. I did that for 2 years.
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