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Welcome to Rising Stars Preschool! I feel so privileged to be a part of this incredible school, where children can grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. I have been lucky to serve here first a teacher and now as the director. My educational philosophy is grounded in empowering children to become independent decision makers within the loving boundaries of the classroom. The mission of early childhood education should be to create a community of learners in which teachers model mutual respect for the ideas and feelings of others. This educational approach seeks to develop the whole child and to foster growth academically and creatively, physically, emotionally, and socially. It also encourages the self-confidence that children need in order to achieve their dreams. The Rising Stars curriculum caters to the individual child’s needs and developmental level. The teachers develop creative lesson plans that support each child's independence and critical thinking skills, but that also include the basic skills necessary for success in school. As the children are working on their reading, writing, and math skills, they are also working towards being responsible community members and active participants in their own education. In addition to our strong academic objectives, one of our main goals at Rising Stars is to cultivate children’s love of learning. Every day, the staff encourage and model the excitements of creative learning. Through daily exploratory lessons that incorporate music, dramatic play, science concepts, and art, we reinforce the premise that learning is a life-long adventure. Sincerely, Ellen Muggli graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in English from Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, Minnesota), where she also studied vocal music, coordinated a children’s mentoring program, and was active in environmental education. She has taught preschool children ages two through five. Her true joy is teaching children to love stories and poems and to celebrate diversity. |
