Academics
LCC follows a weekly theme calendar through the entire year. The themes are center-wide allowing the staff to include all children in certain activities. Each classroom adapts the theme to be suitable for the age group involved. Our teachers are concerned with developing themes to include math, science, language and literacy, art, social studies, and dramatic play. Both the toddler and preschool/Pre-K classrooms employ the use of Learning Centers through the day. We believe that center play provide opportunities for children to make choices, work with others, engage in hands-on activities, and become immerged in learning. The goal of Lederman is to instill the fundamental skills necessary for success in school and throughout their lives.
Our themes allow children to become engrossed in make believe and learning! Themes range from the Solar System to transportation, community helpers to author studies of Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss. The teachers create projects, change learning center activities, and produce lesson plans that encourage children to ask questions and use their distinctive natural interest to gain an understanding of the theme. Parents can find the themes on the monthly calendar in the -parent news- section of our website and are encouraged to discuss themes with their children!
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Our Staff
Our staff is proud of the quality of work performed at LCC. The teaching staff closely supervises all experiences and guide children as they practice social skills. Our staff model appropriate behaviors by showing respect to all, including other adults, children, and proper use of toys and books. In modeling these actions, young children grow socially and emotionally! Our staff members receive training by New York State and attend mandatory yearly trainings. The American Red Cross certifies all staff in CPR and First Aid.
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Julianna Arms – Executive Director/Head PreK Teacher
She has been working as a preschool teacher for 22 years, and as the director at Lederman since 2014. Julianna is Certified in Early Education with the NY State Education Department. She has just received her Masters of Science in Literacy from SUNY New Paltz in the Spring of 2020. Julianna admits “I won’t lie. I became an educator of preschoolers for hugs. These children are so sweet and loving.” She continues “I also love seeing the world through the eyes of children.” Julianna loves how open preschoolers are to trying new things. She enjoys building a community together, working on friendships, and the language needed to support each other in the community. When Julianna is not at Lederman she is working as the Children’s Librarian at the Stone Ridge Library where she has been working developing the collection and running programming for children for 22 years. |
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Alisha Borozny – Toddler Head Teacher
Alisha has been with Lederman for 8 1/2 years and has been working with children for 15 years. She has an Associates degree in Liberal arts with a focus in Art education from Columbia Greene Community College. She love doing art projects with the children. She also holds a NY state Cosmetology license and loves cutting children’s hair. She absolutely loves working with children 18 months to 3 years old because it makes her happy. Alisha loves to be creative with them and watch them grow. She also finds joy in watching them socialize with friends and learn new things. She feels Lederman Children’s Center is the best place she’s ever worked. |
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Laurie Roosa – Assistant Teacher |
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Tania Ostrowski-Fuentes – Assistant Teacher |
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Allison Boyer – Assistant Teacher |