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Miss Candy |
My name is Miss Candy and I am the Pre-K art teacher as well as the Assistant Director at Ivy Hedge. I have proudly taught art for 29 years and have taught to two generations. I love working patiently with the children while encouraging them to make their very own master pieces. |
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Miss Judy |
Hi, I’m Ivy Hedge’s Pre-K reading readiness teacher. I have a degree in Early Child Education from Lasell College in Massachusetts. I came to Ivy Hedge in 1981 and haven’t left except for some maternity leave. I am proud to say all of my own children and my grandson are graduates of Ivy Hedge. You might say it’s a family affair! And, Ivy Hedge is a family. Not only is it a great place to send your child it is a great place to work. So come visit me in what Miss Candy calls “Judytown”. |
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Miss Ellen |
This is my 11th year teaching the beginners at Ivy Hedge. I taught Gymboree for nine years and read during children’s story time at Barnes and Noble as well. I love making arts and crafts with the little ones, it’s a wonder what they can do! My favorite month is March because it is Food Month at Ivy Hedge. Making fruit salad with the kids is a lot of fun. My daughter is now 21 years old and is also a proud Ivy Hedge graduate. |
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Miss Sue |
Hello, I first came to Ivy Hedge as a parent with my oldest daughter. I was so impressed with the curriculum and I felt an immediate bond with the staff and teachers. All three of my children attended and graduated from Ivy Hedge. What I love most about working here is to see the excitement on the children’s faces when they learn something new. I also love all the hugs I get when the children come to school. |
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Miss Kerry |
Hi! I am Miss Kerry and I am honored to be part of the Ivy Hedge family. I am the Pre-K math and science teacher. I look forward to seeing your children, who now have become my friends, in my classroom each day. I am a proud mom of two extraordinary boys, who share my enthusiasm for my wonderful job. I have two simple goals for my classroom every day: to help my friends learn and to make them smile! |
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Miss Maria |
My name is Maria Sottile (Miss
Maria) and I love teaching music and movement classes at Ivy Hedge. I
hold an Associate's Degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in
Manhattan, where I studied classical and musical theatre, vocal
production, stage movement and dance. I am currently pursuing a
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education
Certification. Since 1996, I have been teaching parent and child classes
for the Monmouth County Parks System and the Ocean Township Recreation
Department. Also, I have been a member of the Ivy Hedge family since
2002. It truly is a joy to see how each child internalizes and
interprets music for themselves. My hope is to inspire a lifelong love
of music, one rhythmic tune at a time! |
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Miss Karen |
My name is Miss Karen and I work with Miss Sue in the
Nursery Class. Both of my boys, ages 14 and 11, attended Ivy Hedge. I
loved the atmosphere so much I came back once I decided to do something
fun outside the home. I have a B.A. in Sociology and have substituted in
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Miss Jamie | |
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Miss Marissa |
Hi, my name is Marissa and I am the Kindergarten Enrichment teacher at Ivy Hedge. This is my third year teaching here and I have truly enjoyed getting to know all of the wonderful children! I have a degree in Elementary Education and English from Monmouth University. It is great to be part of the Ivy Hedge family and an honor to be part of a child’s learning. |
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Miss Julie |
My son graduated from Ivy Hedge, where he was welcomed into his first
educational environment away from home with open arms, kindness and
love, and where learning is meaningful and exciting! I spent 10 years
teaching in early childhood classrooms in both New York City and New
Jersey, and am grateful to be part of the Ivy Hedge staff. I hope to
create the same wonderful learning experiences my son had with all of
the children in my class. |
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Miss Brittany | |
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Miss Robin |
Hello, this is my first year at Ivy Hedge and I am very excited to be working here! I have three children of my own ages 16, 13, and 10. Through the years I have volunteered for many school organizations like the PTA, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, and Foundation for Education. I am currently a Girl Scout leader and have been involved with the troop for six years. It has been a very rewarding and exciting experience. The years truly fly by so please enjoy this special age with your children. I look forward to spending the school year with each and every one of your children! |
