New teacher in our room.

As you know, our program is growing and expanding.  Highland is adding a new preschool classroom when we return in January.  Our Ms. Deb will be moving to the new room to assist with the children that are moving to the new room and to work with the new teacher.  I'd like to introduce Ms. Jennifer Bannister.  She will be joining our classroom in January.  She has subbed in our classroom before.  Your child may remember her from our butterfly garden fieldtrip!

Hello! My name is Jennifer Bannister. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with, and get to know your child. I thought you might like to know a little about me. I have been married to my husband, Bryan, for 18 years, and have 2 wonderful boys, Daniel and Parker. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. Before having my children I worked with Headstart, and taught in a Montessori School in North Carolina. After my first child was born I made the decision to be a stay at home parent. During the next 11 years I had my second child and continued to stay at home. During those years I became actively involved in both of my children’s education and activities. For the past 2 ½ years I have worked here at Highland Elementary as a substitute teacher, as well as worked for the after school program Kids Club. I am also going back to school myself in January to get my Masters in Child and Family Studies. I am looking forward to taking part in helping your child discover all kinds of new things, as well as get to know each of you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me. I will see you in January.