ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
The young child's main source of learning is the home. Our purpose is to supplement the home by giving additional encouragement educationally, socially, and spiritually by providing activities and experiences that will promote the growth and development of the whole child. Our curriculum content and methods of instruction are consistent with those used at the elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District.
We want childhood to be a relaxed and happy time. It is our goal to contribute to this happiness by helping preschoolers understand that the process of learning can be a joyful experience.
Our teachers and director are eager and willing to discuss any problems with you. We cannot over-emphasize the importance of communication between home and school.
Charlton Preschool admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students and does not discriminate on the basis of race in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administrated programs.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
We recognize that our families are very busy and it can be difficult for parents to volunteer time in their child's classroom every month. Our safety policies comply with the "Safe Sanctuary" policies of The United Methodist Church. In order to meet both of these needs, Charlton Preschool no longer uses parent aides on a daily basis as they have in the past. The Preschool employs a teacher's aide for each of our classrooms.
Charlton Preschool understands that parents play an important role in their child's preschool experience. It is our policy to have parents provide snack for their child's classroom on a rotating basis. Teachers will post snack lists monthly, in advance. The date assigned is also your child's show and tell day, as well as a day you are welcome to stay and observe.
The Preschool relies on parents to plan and run a variety of programs including holiday parties, field trips, special activities, special story times, and the end of year picnic.
OUR STAFF
Trish Wagner, Director/Teacher
Trish Wagner, Director/Teacher
Trish Wagner, Director/Teacher
Trish Wagner is the director of Charlton Preschool and teaches the 4 year old class teacher. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Millersville University and over 16 years working with children. Before having children of her own, Trish was a special education teacher and then program coordinator for The Vista School in Hershey
Trish Wagner is the director of Charlton Preschool and teaches the 4 year old class teacher. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Millersville University and over 16 years working with children. Before having children of her own, Trish was a special education teacher and then program coordinator for The Vista School in Hershey, PA. Trish and her husband Ben have 2 young children, Bryce and Kayla. She enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her family.
Jennifer Ponicsan, Teacher
Trish Wagner, Director/Teacher
Trish Wagner, Director/Teacher
Jennifer Ponicsan is the teacher for the 3 year old class. She has a background in Psychology from HACC and Penn State Harrisburg. She was a flight attendant for USAirways before motherhood. Since then, she has been an active member of the East Shore Mom's club for 5 years. Currently, she volunteers with Saint Margaret Mary's PREP program
Jennifer Ponicsan is the teacher for the 3 year old class. She has a background in Psychology from HACC and Penn State Harrisburg. She was a flight attendant for USAirways before motherhood. Since then, she has been an active member of the East Shore Mom's club for 5 years. Currently, she volunteers with Saint Margaret Mary's PREP program, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Northside Elementary PTA. Her belief is family first. She enjoys sharing new adventures with her husband and two children, traveling, hiking and reading. Jennifer has thoroughly enjoyed watching and helping her children grow and looks forward to doing the same here at Charlton.
Lauren Creznic, Music Teacher
Trish Wagner, Director/Teacher
Lauren Creznic, Music Teacher
Lauren Creznic has worked with children for many years and now as a mother of two, she continues to enjoy seeing life through the eyes of her children. As a musician, she loves to incorporate music and learning. Her passion is to develop lifelong learners by associating fun with the learning experience.
Amanda Horvath, Aide
Leiliane Kelly-Forand, Aide
Amanda Horvath, Aide
Amanda Horvath is the teacher’s aide for the 4 year old class. She has worked with children for over 10 years. Amanda enjoys working with children and watching them grow. Before having children, she worked in the medical field. She has two children, Bentley and Makenna.
Shardae Carter, Aide
Leiliane Kelly-Forand, Aide
Amanda Horvath, Aide
Shardae Carter is a teacher’s aide for the 4 year old class. She has worked beside children over 10 years. She loves to teach and especially learn from a child’s prospective. She Believes that children view things in the most grandest ways, glowing and growing through every situation. She is also a active volunteer at Paxtonia Elementary.
Shardae Carter is a teacher’s aide for the 4 year old class. She has worked beside children over 10 years. She loves to teach and especially learn from a child’s prospective. She Believes that children view things in the most grandest ways, glowing and growing through every situation. She is also a active volunteer at Paxtonia Elementary. Prior to helping at the preschool she worked in the medical field for many years. It is her passion in life to care for others ranging from all ages. Shardae and her husband have two children. She enjoys traveling, music, and spending time with her family.
Leiliane Kelly-Forand, Aide
Leiliane Kelly-Forand, Aide
Leiliane Kelly-Forand, Aide
Leiliana Kelly-Forand is a Teacher's Aide at Charlton Preschool. She has 7 years experience working with children. Throughout high school, Leiliana had the chance to explore Early Childhood Education. She is planning to adopt when she's a little older. She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her cat, arts & crafts, and helping others.