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Mitzvah Maven (4’s) Lead Teacher Alexis Coney
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Pre-K teacher Ms. Alexis has the
perfect background to prepare children academically and socially for the
Kindergarten. She provides a fun and creative environment that keeps the
children engaged and eager to learn. Prior to joining Hillel in a fall of
2007, Ms. Alexis taught 4-6 year olds at a private school. There, she
prepared weekly lesson plans, curriculum development, and planned
recreational activities. She also worked as a nanny and cheerleading,
dance, and tumbling instructor. While attending East Carolina University
she was a cheerleader and pursued a major in Early Childhood Education.
She is a wife and mother of a toddler. She can be contacted at
alexisconey@yahoo.com
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Ms. Debbie is an invaluable asset
in the pre-K classroom. She assists Ms. Alexis in various activities
throughout the day to ensure a smooth run of daily activities and to
assure that every child’s needs are met. Since 1993, Hillel’s children
have been attracted to her loving and nurturing personality. An avid
reader, she imparts this passion to her students. Ms. Debbie is married
and a mother of two grown sons.
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Mitzvah Maven (4’s) Assistant Teacher Debbie Friedlander
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Torah Tykes (3’s) Lead Teacher Cheryl Richardson
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Ms. Cheryl has been teaching for over nine years
and holds an Early Childhood Associate Certificate. In addition to
earning an LPN in Nursing, she is currently working towards a Bachelors
degree in Education. After serving as an assistant teacher, Ms. Cheryl
was promoted to lead teacher in 2007. Her enthusiasm, wit, and ability
to make each child feel special are some of her admirable qualities. She
is also a President of her church youth club, sings in the church choir
and serves on their usher board. Reading inspirational books and
crocheting are some of her many hobbies. Ms. Cheryl is married, has a
daughter and three grandchildren. Her middle grandchild is currently
attending Hillel’s Pre-K class. She can be contacted at koolchildcare@yahoo.com
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Ms. Linda began teaching at
Hillel in 1992. She is incredibly in-tune with the children and truly
cares about each child’s development. Ms. Linda is creative and
imaginative in her approach to teaching her little super stars. A typical
day may begin with listening to songs, reading books, or creating crafts.
After earning a B.S. in Education from Western Carolina University, she
obtained a NC State Early Childhood Credential. Prior to her extended
tenure at Hillel she taught at Root, Myrtle, Underwood and Brooks
Elementary schools in Raleigh and at Sylva Elementary in Sylva, NC. She
is also a successful jewelry designer. Ms. Linda is married and she
and her husband enjoys dancing.
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Super Stars (2’s) Lead Teacher Linda Upchurch
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Afternoon adventures Lead teacher Deanna Perry
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Ms. Deanna’s can-do attitude and enthusiasm
ensures that the curriculum-based afternoon program is exciting for the
children. She has worked in the childcare field for nine years. Her work
experience includes teaching preschool and managing a children’s drop-off
center. She has completed the requisite courses to obtain her state of
NC Early Childhood Credentials and is studying to become a pediatric
nurse. Ms. Deanna is the busy mother
of a sportive nine year old boy.
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