Early Education Center
3 Year Olds Preschool
Mrs. Que
Phone: (302)761-7420
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelors Degree in Educational Studies
I have had the pleasure of working in the Education field for over 20 years. I have my Bachelors Degree in Educational Studies~ Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd grade. I discovered my passion for children while engaging with young children at my Mom’s home daycare after school. It was my favorite part of the day.
Favorite Color(s): Red & Teal
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Quote: “Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.”~unknown
Ms. Kala
Email: kala.osborn@bsd.k12.de.us
Phone: (302)479-2600
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education K-6
Masters Degree in Special Education K-12 and Early Education Exceptional Learners
Hello and welcome to Room C104 at Bush!
My name is Ms. Kala and this is my 4th year teaching special education in an inclusive setting. I love helping the littles learn and grow through so many fun and enriching experiences! I am a mom to 6 sweet kiddos, one of whom with autism, so diverse learners are close to my heart!
Favorite Foods: Tacos and Dark Chocolate
Favorite Color(s): Hot Pink and Turquoise
Favorite Season: Fall (<3 Halloween)
Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Ghandi
Ms. Margaret
Phone: (302)479-2600
Degrees and Certifications
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Hello! I am Ms. Margaret! I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a child, “playing school” with my dolls 🙂I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education, my Master’s Degree in Exceptional Children and Youth, and certification in Teaching Students with Autism and Severe Disabilities.
Favorite Food: Any and all pasta!
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Quote(s): "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not”-Dr. Seuss . “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” -Mr. Rogers
Mrs. Jess
Phone: (302)479-2600
Degrees and Certifications
B.A., Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education - The College of Saint Rose
M.Ed., Childhood Literacy - Mount Saint Mary College
Hi! My name is Mrs. Jess! I have been a preschool teacher for 14 years. I love being a preschool teacher because I enjoy all the shoe-tying, tear drying, line leading, multitasking, question asking, song singing, smile bringing, seat arranging, life changing aspects of it! How lucky am I to call that my job?
Favorite Food: Tacos!
Favorite Color(s): Tean
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Quote(s): "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
Ms. Marie
Email: marie.malseed@bsd.k12.de.us
Phone: (302)792-3920
Degrees and Certifications
Albright College, B.S.- Sociology, Family Studies and Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Wilmington University, M.Ed. - Special Education
Wilmington University, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Severe Disabilities
Penn State University, Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Hello, I am Ms. Marie! This will be my 9th year teaching in the Brandywine Early Education Programs and my 13th year teaching.
Favorite Food: Chips and Queso
Favorite Color(s): Mint/Blues
Favorite Season: Fall/Summer
Favorite Quote: “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”- Fred Rogers. “Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain-unless it is done with play, in which it takes between 10-20 repetitions.” Dr. Karyn Purvis
Ms. Betsy
Email: elizabeth.haas@bsd.k12.de.us
Phone: (302)792-3920
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood/Exceptional Children Special Education
Early Childhood (3-6) Montessori Certificate
Hi, my name is Betsy Haas. This will be my 23rd year teaching preschool. I previously taught 3-6 year olds at Wilmington Montessori School for 20 years, and this will be my third year teaching in the Brandywine School District. Each school year I strive to create a classroom community based on love, trust, and respect. I encourage the children to become independent, lifelong learners.
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter and Jelly and potato chips
Favorite Color(s): Green and Blue
Favorite Season: Summer and Fall
Favorite Quote: “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori
Ms. Olson
Email: gina.olson@bsd.k12.de.us
Phone: (302)479-2600
Degrees and Certifications
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Hi! My name is “Ms.Olson”. This is my 14th Year teaching and my 9th at Bush. My main priority as a teacher is to motivate children to become lifelong learners! I provide a language rich classroom where children will learn a variety of skills across all developmental areas. My favorite way to teach is to embed skills in lots of FUN play-based activities. With this age group, I really like to focus on teaching social-emotional and independence skills. Outside of school, I like to spend time with my husband and two sons, taking walks, and hanging in my garden.
Favorite Food: Depends on the day, but I’ll never say no to a taco!
Favorite Color(s): Green
Favorite Season: Spring
Favorite Quote: “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” – Angela Schwindt
Ms. Susan
Email: susan.gabrysh@bsd.k12.de.us
Phone: (302)479-2600
Degrees and Certifications
University of Delaware, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education
Hello! I am Ms. Susan and I have been teaching 3 year olds at Bush for 10 years. I love teaching our little learners and working with the families to make school a fun and positive experience.
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Quote: “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind." -Mr. Rogers