Lead Teacher
Lisa Henley
Lisa Henley has over 13 years of teaching experience. She has been with SCEIC since 2005. She works with young toddlers to develop self-help skills such as using a spoon and fork for eating, drinking out of an open faced cup and using words to communicate with friends. The young toddler class lays the foundations for skills such as potty training and learning colors and shapes.
Ms. Lisa holds a Child Development Credential (CDA) and has also had some Montessori training. She utilizes a team approach to teaching in the classroom. Each member of the toddler team plays an important role in the education and care of each student. Ms. Lisa says, “I provide the same care and love for each student as I would for my own son or daughter.”
Teaching Assistants
Candace
Candace Pytel
Candace has been working with children for over 3 years. Although she holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, she finds working with one and two year old’s is just her cup of tea!
Working with SCEIC’s youngest students has perks the business field doesn’t. You can’t get a better hug and cuddle than from a toddler! She says, “I love the nicknames they come up when trying to pronounce my name and it’s wonderful to hear, ‘I love you caca’.” She is looking forward to the day when she has her own babies to love on.
Nancy
Nancy Acquafresca
Nancy has been a member of the SCEIC team since 2008. She began working with children at the age of 13. She had little choice– a nun told her she could volunteer with the kids or rake leaves. The kids won out, and she’s been hooked ever since. Nancy has extensive experience working with special needs kids. Before coming to SCEIC she held numerous positions working as a Special Education service provider in both early childhood and school age settings.
Nancy holds an AS in Special Needs Populations, is certified in Behavioral Management for preschoolers, CPI (crisis prevention training), and the Hanen Language Program. She enjoys working with children, because, frankly, “There is never a dull day.” One day in the future, she hopes to retire to her home in Tayvallich, Scotland.
