Pre-K 3

Daily Routine 

• 8:45-9:05 Greeting / Message Board
• 9:05-9:20 Large Group Time
• 9:20-9:35 Small Group
• 9:35-9:50 Snack
• 9:50-10:00 Planning
• 10:00-10:45 Work Time
• 10:45-10:55 Clean Up Time
• 10:55-11:05 Recall Time
• 11:05-11:15Transition to Outside
• 11:15-11:45 Outside Time
• 11:45 Dismissal

Mrs. Brisse, Teacher

This is Mrs. Brisse's 20th year of teaching.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Saginaw Valley State University.  She says the best thing about teaching is "the kids!"

Mrs. Brisse is married and has two grown daughters, one in New York, and one in Houston.  Her favorite color is green, her favorite food is lasagna, and she enjoys making crafts. 

Ms. Pleasak, Assistant

This is Ms. Pleshak's 2nd year of teaching.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Oakland University and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakland University. She says that the best thing about teaching is "helping children learn new information". 

Haley has a 7 year old Westiepoo named Mo who she rescued at a year old.  Her favorite color is purple, her favorite food is Mexican, and she enjoys baking.  

Daily Routine 

• 9:00-9:20 Greeting / Message Board
• 9:20-9:35 Large Group Time
• 9:35-9:50 Small Group
• 9:50-10:05 Snack Time 
• 10:05-10:15 Planning Time 
• 10:15-11:00 Work Time
• 11:00-11:10 Clean Up Time
• 11:10-11:20 Recall Time
• 11:20-11:30 Transition to Outside
• 11:30-12:00 Outside Time
• 12:00 Dismissal

Ms. Harris, Teacher 

This is Ms. Harris' 20th year of teaching.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Rochester University and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakland University.  She says that the best thing about teaching is "observing those ah-ha moments with children by creating active learning environments for our youth based on their interests."  

Ms. Harris has four children, one lives in New York, one lives in Huston, one lives in Nashville, and one lives with her.  Her favorite color is turquoise, her favorite food is lasagna, and she enjoys crafting and reading.   

Mrs. Jaitly, Assistant 

This is Mrs. Jaitly's 9th year of teaching.  She went to college in India.  She says that the best thing about teaching is "the kids - their laughter and the smiles that occur the moment they learn something new - and, their hugs." 

Mrs. Jaitly has been married to Tarun for 5 years.  Her favorite color is blue, her favorite food is Mexican, and she enjoys listening to music and visiting Traverse City. 

Mrs. Dominique, Teacher 

This is Mrs. Dominique's 24th year of teaching.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Rochester College. She says the best thing about teaching is "the children - they keep me young, and learning new ideas and having fun." 

Mrs. Dominique has been married to her husband, Alex, for 32 years.  They have two adult sons, Daniel and Joshua.  Her favorite color is red, her favorite food is pasta and she enjoys gardening. 

Mrs. Youngblood, Assistant 

This is Mrs. Youngblood's 7th year of teaching.  She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Western Michigan University and recently received a second Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Rochester University.  She says the best thing about teaching is "getting to know the children and families in our community and learning so much from each other." 

Mrs. Youngblood and her husband, Tim, have four children, Peyton, Lucy, JT, and Wade.  They also have two dogs (Rufus and Cosi) and two cats (Twyla and Del Griffith).  Her favorite food is bananas and she loves dancing in her kitchen, enjoying bonfires in her backyard with her family, reading, and running.