Preschool

I just want to piggy back on what I was saying about inclusion yesterday. There are not many public, inclusive pre-k programs in Baltimore County, so last year Logan attended a private preschool. Honestly, even if there were A LOT of programs out there, I'm pretty sure I still would have sent him to Hunt's. Let me tell you why :) First, I taught at Hunt's Preschool (now Hunt's Church Preschool) when I was in college. I absolutely LOVED it then and always dreamed that my kids would go there.


When Logan was born, I wasn't so sure where he would go. However, 2 years ago when I started looking at preschools a couple of things told me that Logan absolutely HAD to go to Hunt's. First, a new director had taken over, Kathy Goldbeck. Ironically, Kathy was a teacher whom I had worked with at Hunt's. When I worked there I thought Kathy was an amazing teacher, but also someone who truly, truly loved all children. She was also an incredibly open and honest person, and I had the highest respect for her. Soooo, that was a big plus!! Then, when I went to visit, I walked into the class that would be Logan's the following year and saw my former swim team coach was the teacher!!!! I'm sure ALL former Roland Run swimmers remember Becky!!! Becky was the most beloved swim team coach at Roland Run EVER and one of the reasons why I became a teacher. Soooo, another BIG plus. THEN, I went downstairs, to continue the tour, and learned that another one of my former colleagues taught the 3s. Kelley was honestly one of the BEST teachers I have ever worked with. She is SO much fun, so positive and so loving towards the children, I thought, if Logan comes here, his first few years of school will be amazing. Obviously, it was a no brainer.

And, I have say, I have not been disappointed, not for one day. The parents and teachers at Hunt's are so inclusive and so loving and accepting and Logan has thrived there. It's truly a perfect example of how wonderful an open, honest, communicative inclusive environment can be for a child.


So, I would love to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Goldbeck, Ms. Becky, Ms. Kelley, Mrs. Wagner, Ms. Ann and Ms. Bobby. You have truly made an amazing, remarkable impact on our family's life!!! We will love you and be grateful to you forever. (I know all you Hunt's moms are nodding your heads in agreement right now!!) Thank you :)