Rebecca Willoughby, Becca is the preschool director. Becca looks forward to supporting our wonderful staff and each of you and your precious families. Becca has been teaching for over 20 years with experiences in Middle School Math and Science, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), Summer Church Camps for children, ages 3-12, a Covid Teaching Pod and the delightful years at Guilford Park in the 2s and 3s classes. Her youngest daughter attended Guilford Park. There have been so many rewarding experiences over Becca’s career. A huge highlight is watching the children grow over a school year. Becca reflects, “In my class, we always created a learning journal. In the journal it highlights letter learning, number learning, monthly activities and learning objectives. The journal also captured physical growth, 1st day to last day of school, special books that were a part of our circle time, learning to cut with scissors, learning to write their name, sharing with friends, showing kindness to friends, just to name a few. The best part was that I got to experience each of those experiences every moment of every day. What a blessing I will always cherish. The beautiful part now in my new role, I get to see it across all of Guilford Park. What an abundant blessing.” Becca enjoys traveling with her husband and 2 daughters to the beach, mountains and in recent years out West (Utah, Nevada and Arizona) and New York City. They also enjoy visiting historical locations and taking local hikes. She enjoys walking her dog, cooking, baking and Netflix binging, especially Downton Abbey.

Mary Brogden is our crib teacher. Mary has been a part of our preschool for 5 years. She has taught in the 2s and Pre-K. Mary enjoys each and every year watching the children grow and learn and accept new challenges with excitement. Her favorite time at school is in the morning when the children walk through the door with smiles and hugs. Mary says, “I especially like to watch the children who are a bit hesitant open up and become independent little people ready to take on the day.” Mary would like to see the children learn to become independent thinkers and learners. She would also like the children to enjoy coming to school each day and know it is a safe place where they are loved and cared for. Mary enjoys traveling to see her 3 grown children who live in 3 different states! She also enjoys walking, running, reading and gardening.

Heather is our 2s teacher. She has been a part of our Guilford Park family for many years, first as a parent with her 2 boys attending (crib through Pre-K) and recently as a crib teacher and currently as a 2s teacher. Heather says, “The 2021-2022 school year brought together students in our class from several different cultures and countries. It was so exciting to gather books, music and toys to reflect our diverse group of students and families. Since the reopening of school during the pandemic, I have learned so much about helping children become comfortable interacting within a group. Growing our little community of 2 year olds into a family is a fun and sacred challenge that I love!” By the end of the school year, Heather’s main hope is that the 2s friends will be kindness experts! They will make learning to take turns, sharing, gentle hands and using words fun! Heather enjoys preparing the students for exciting tasks like cutting with scissors and using crayons and pencils. All 2s Turtles’ successes will be celebrated! Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and boys traveling and hiking, participating in Boy Scout activities and relaxing at home. She loves to read, walk with friends, spend time with people from other cultures, garden, build jigsaw puzzles while watching a movie and sit on her deck enjoying the stillness.

Lamia is our 3 day 3s teacher. Lamia is a new member of our staff but she is not new to Guilford Park Preschool! She is the mom of one of our Pre-K Panthers and has also been a sub. Lamia enjoys spending time with her family doing activities such as hiking, exploring, drawing, painting and cooking.

Sharon is our Pre-K teacher. Sharon has been part of the Guilford Park family for many years, first as a parent with her son and daughter attending and a teacher. Sharon has taught 2s, 3s and Pre-K here at Guilford Park, More at Four and did her student teaching in Pre-K at Gateway Education Center with children of various learning styles. Sharon is certified in Conscious Discipline and The Incredible Years. Sharon is excited to see her students gain knowledge through play, wonder, and discovery that will carry them deeper into their learning by exploring the world around them. Sharon says, “I create a positive and calm learning environment to facilitate the development of the whole child (social, emotional, intellectual, physical, self-regulating and communication skills) so they will become lifelong learners.” Sharon enjoys traveling with her husband and children to the beach and mountains in their RV. She also loves to hike, shop, watch reality tv and meet friends for lunch.