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My name at school is Ms. Gretchen. This is my second year at St. Mary and my eighth year working with preschool children. Prior to teaching preschool I raised my four children. Before children I was a Child Life Specialist at Shriners Burn Hospital where I helped patients cope with the changes inherent in devastating burns. I also aided their development and normalized their environment by helping them to play :)
I have a BS in Child and Family Development from The Ohio State university and an MA in Child Development/Child Life from The University of Akron. My oldest daughter is a fourth grade teacher, my second and third daughters are at The University of Cincinnati and my son is in the eighth grade. My husband recently retired as a lieutenant from the Columbus Fire Department.
After spending last year immersed in the Montessori curriculum, I spent the summer becoming certified in Montessori and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Emily spent the summer equipping our new classrooms and I am looking forward to a wonderful Montessori and CGS experience with your children this school year.
St. Mary School recruits and admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs, and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin the administration of its educational programs and athletic/extracurricular activities. Furthermore, the school is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency ordered, or public school district initiated desegregation.
Inspired by our Mother Mary, and rooted in our Catholic faith, the St. Mary community nurtures spiritual growth, academic excellence, a responsibility to self, and service to others.