Preschool News
Oktoberfest: Sour Beef & German Brews
It’s time for Oktoberfest: Sour Beef & German Beer! All to support The Highlandtown Preschool. This Sunday, October 16th, 12pm-4pm, at Breath Of God Lutheran Church (Pratt & Clinton Streets, in Highlandtown). Come and join the fun! Paulaner beer on tap, varieties of sausage from Binkert’s German Meat Products, LLC, sour beef using Haussner’s recipe,…
Read MoreAnnie Merrick, Preschool Director
We are so excited to welcome back our friend and neighbor, Ms. Annie Merrick, for the third time–and now, finally, in the role as our permanent director! She begins her service among us, full time, on August 1st. __________________________ Annie Merrick has been working in the early childhood field for 17 years. She has worked in…
Read MoreGrand Opening and Second Groundbreaking for the Clinton Street Community Center
Thank you to so many friends, neighbors, and Highlandtown Preschool families for joining us to celebrate the grand opening of our new classrooms! Watch the video of the event here.
Read MoreDía de los Muertos
We are so grateful to our neighbor and staff member Rocio Herrera for sharing with us about Mexican Día de los Muertos traditions today, and helping us create our ofrenda and altar remembering beloved family members, friends, and pets. Tomorrow, we will visit Vargas Bakery and learn more from Mr. José Vargas about Pan de…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Our Expansion Project
What a beautiful day to gather with friends, neighbors, and key leaders to celebrate the grounbreaking for the Clinton Street Community Center! With energy and excitement, with prayer and scripture, with kind words from our council president and preschool director and state senator, and with the help of kids eager to turn the dirt and “break…
Read MoreAn Update On Our Expansion Process
We have another update out for our expansion project at The Highlandtown Preschool, where we are adding classrooms for two-year-old students this winter. It’s been a busy summer–so check out the update here: https://mailchi.mp/c95ecd7f9bde/the-highlandtown-preschool-expansion-updates You may also sign up on our interest list here: https://forms.gle/HUS4nQVdN1uCovBK9
Read MoreMs. Sharon Beach, Preschool Director
Sharon Beach has been working in the early childhood field for 10 years. She comes to us from First English Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten where she was lead teacher in a four year old classroom and worked as an assistant for one year in the younger fours class. She was also on the environment team…
Read MoreFall Open Houses
We have space for new students at The Highlandtown Preschool for the fall term and winter term. We would love to show you our school and to answer your questions. There are virtual tours and individual onsite tours available by appointment. Contact us to schedule a visit at: https://thehighlandtownpreschool.org/visit/ We’ll go into detail on our…
Read MoreMs. Annie Merrick, Interim Director
Annie Merrick has been working in the early childhood field for 15 years. She has worked in every position starting with afternoon assistant ending with director! She earned her BA in Sociology from UNCW and earned her 90 hour and 45 hour certificates. She is married to her husband Chris and lives in Canton with…
Read MoreMs. Elizabeth Stamerra, New Teacher
Elizabeth Stamerra is new to The Highlandtown Preschool as well as to Baltimore. After graduating with her B.M. in voice from Ithaca College, she moved to Baltimore and began teaching privately and soon moved to the classroom. She enjoys hiking, dancing, and studying new music. While a Pittsburgh native, Elizabeth enjoys the atmosphere and opportunities…
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