Early Education Center
Paraprofessionals
Ms. Nguyen
Email: kathy.nguyen@bsd.k12.de.us
Favorite Foods: Korean BBQ
Favorite Color(s): Blue/Sage green
Favorite Season: Summer
Ms. Kristen
Email: kristen.reed@bsd.k12.de.us
Hi! I’m Ms. Kristen. This is my 3rd year working at Bush! My favorite age group to work with is preschool. I love watching children grow and seeing their excitement from learning new things in and outside of the classroom.
Favorite Foods: Tacos
Favorite Color(s): Teal and Pink
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Quote: “Every child deserves a champion-an adult who will never give up on them. Who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possible be.”- Rita Pierson
Ms. Jenel
Email: jenel.lawrence@bsd.k12.de.us
Degrees and Certifications
Associates Degree Early Education
Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies
Hello families! My name is Ms.Jenel and I’m starting my third year at Bush. I have been working in early education for over twenty years. I love that everyday is different when I come to work with your child. Looking forward to meeting you and your family this school year!
Favorite Foods: Cheeseburger
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Quote: "Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” Diane Ackerman"
Mr. Keenan
Email: samuel.keenan@bsd.k12.de.us
Ms. Keenan
Email: sarah.keenan@bsd.k12.de.us
Ms. Beth Ann
Email: bethann.troy@bsd.k12.de.us
Degrees and Certifications
University of Delaware, B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Hi! I’m Ms. BethAnn. This is my 20th year working in preschool education and my 1st year at Bush. I love being with children because they make me laugh and every day is a new learning experience. I am honored to be given the opportunity to be with the children on this amazing journey!
Favorite Foods: Ice Cream
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Quote: It takes a big heart to shape little minds -Unknown
Mrs. Arm
Email: caitlin.arm@bsd.k12.de.us
Degrees and Certifications
TECE 1 and 2 and currently obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
I have been working in early childhood for the past 4 years. I am currently getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education to become a teacher because I love to inspire young minds to grow.
Favorite Foods: Anything Italian or sushi
Favorite Color(s): All shades of blue
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Quote: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning”. -Albert Einstein
Mrs. Raup
Email: lisa.raup@bsd.k12.de.us
I love being a paraeducator in the preschool. I enjoy helping the little ones learn and grow.
Favorite Foods: Pasta
Favorite Color(s): Red
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Quote: Don’t just fly, Soar!
Ms. Steph
Degrees and Certifications
Paraeducator Permit- Instructional
Continuing License- Art Teacher (Grades k-12)
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts
Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Steph, and this is my first year as a paraprofessional at Bush EEC. I have been a para for three months and an art educator for over fifteen years. Creativity is my superpower! I delight in the quirky playfulness and fun inherent in early childhood learning. I have so much love to give :) My goal is to support these talented Bush teachers so that your child feels safe, loved, and free to learn playfully. I look forward to meeting you and your family this school year!
Favorite Foods: Spaghetti, Sushi, and Roasted Veggies
Favorite Color(s): All shades of blue
Favorite Season: Spring and summer
Favorite Quote: “Love is the
Ms. Lisa
Email: lisa.welch@bsd.k12.de.us
Hello! My name is Ms.Lisa and I am starting my 9th year working in the Brandywine Early Education Program. I have worked in education for over 20 years. I love getting to know our little friends and watching them learn and grow. Everyday is a new adventure!
Favorite Foods: Italian
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Quote: “Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson
Ms. Lynn
Hi! I’m Ms Lynn, I’ve been at Bush for 5 years and in education for 27 years! I love working with young children watching them learn and grow!
Favorite Foods: Italian
Favorite Color(s): Purple
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Book: Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
Ms. Holden
Degrees and Certifications
I have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education and over 25 years working in early childhood centers.
Hello! My name is Charlotte Holden. It’s my pleasure to be part of your child’s preschool experience to help them develop a love for learning. And, mold their foundation as a future leader.
Favorite Foods: Pizza
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Season: Spring
Favorite Quote: “A good teacher can inspire hope; ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning “. -Brad Henry
Ms. Jocelyn
Hi, I’m Ms. Jocelyn, I have been a Paraeducator at Bush for 7 years. I love children, helping them not only to learn, but to watch them gain independence, knowledge, and skills that they will need for the rest of their lives. It’s so rewarding to help our kiddos learn new skill; to hear a child speak for the first time, and knowing that I have made a difference in their lives. I have been taking care of and working with children most of my life. I was raised in an in-home daycare and as soon as I was able, I babysat neighborhood kids, eventually Nannying, and going to College to pursue my degree in Early Childhood Education Birth - second grade. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 3 ½ year old daughter, fiance, family, and friends. I love spending as much time as I can at the beach in the Summer, going to concerts, movies, camping, dabbling in interior design, gardening, and many other things.
Favorite Foods: Sushi, Mexican, Italian, and BBQ
Favorite Coffee: Dunkin Donuts
Favorite Color(s): Coral
Favorite Season: Summer and Fall
Favorite Quote: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. -Benjamin Franklin
Ms. Gallagher
I am Janine Gallagher. I have been with the Brumskill Early Education Center for 12 years and working in the early childhood field for 18 years. My degree is from the University of Delaware in Commercial Recreation from the college of Physical Education. I love children and I am thrilled to be a part of your child's education experience.
Favorite Foods: Tacos or nachos
Favorite Color(s): Green and Pink
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Book: Wuthering Heights
Miss Karen
Email: karen.kennedy@bsd.k12.de.us
Hello, I am Miss Karen and have been in Education for 24 years! I have worked with students from PK through 5th grade and I really enjoy working with our youngest learners!
Favorite Foods: Seafood
Favorite Color(s): EAGLES Green!
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Quote: "Fly Eagles Fly!"