Connie has a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education, and a Post Bachelorate Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis on Motor Development in Children. Connie has been teaching preschool for 37 years and has been the Owner/Director of Mansfield Children's School for 31 years. She has been an active member of her community for the past 35 years.

    Sue has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and has completed coursework in Preschool Administration for certification as Director of a Preschool. Sue has been a member of our teaching staff for 13 years, during which time she was Lead Teacher for four years. She worked at a career in restaurant and retail management prior to joining our staff.

    Julie has a Masters Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on language arts, and a Bachelors Degree with two majors in Elementary Education and Moderate Special Needs. Julie has been a member of our teaching staff for three years. She taught second grade for six years, and worked as a substitute teacher in grades K-2 for three years during which time she held two long-term Kindergarten positions in Mansfield. Julie held a position as chairperson for Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for five years prior to joining our staff.

    Patty has a Bachelors Degree in Primary Education with a double major in English. She has been a member of our teaching staff for one year. She taught at a local preschool as an assistant teacher for two years, and as a Teacher for four years. She taught First Grade for one year, after working as a substitute teacher in the public schools for 3 years. Prior to joining our staff, Patty had been a classroom volunteer for the "I Care" Special Needs Program, and a volunteer for (RIF) Reading Is Fundamental.

    Lisa has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing, and a state certification as Teacher in Early Childhood Education. Lisa has been a member of our teaching staff for six years. During that time, she was a Teacher for one year, and an Assistant Teacher for four years. Prior to joining our staff, Lisa was a Girl Scout Leader for several years, and spent much of her time as a volunteer in the public schools for kindergarten through grade 2, as well as assisting in Mansfield kindergarten screening.

    Patty has been a registered nurse for 22 years. She has been a member of our teaching staff for one year. She worked as a school nurse at the Charter School for one year. During that year, she assisted in children's screenings as part of her job. Patty has also been a part-time daycare provider for four years. Prior to joining our staff, she was a volunteer for (RIF) Reading Is Fundamental.