Street creds

ABOUT US: Teaching as a life-calling, not a “job”

Ms. Amy Ewaldt, Director

* MA in Education, Summa Cum Laude, Commencement Speaker
* Follett Fellowship recipient
* Ten+ years teaching experience
* Certified for preK – 8th grade in State of Illinois (teacher #794470)
* Ten+ years of experience developing curriculum and implementing a wide variety of programs at public, private, and not-for-profit schools
* Middle School special endorsements in Earth/Space Science, Theatre Arts, Speech
* Full criminal background check, current in CPR/first aid, all medical requirements up to date

Community service activities include: Lincoln Park Conservatory (Docent) Children’s Corner, Old Town Art Fair (Chair), Lucy Flower Garden Club (Chair), West Bucktown Neighborhood Assoc. Environmental Committee (VP), WBNA Zoning Committee (Member)

What is the meaning of “to educate”? To educate means to provide an environment that is safe for experimentation and creation, to provide children with rich learning experiences and opportunities through safe, high-quality materials and well-planned curriculum. To educate means modeling social skills and interactions, helping children understand who they are and how to learn self-control and intrinsic motivation. We also work directly with parents to form a strong bond between home and classroom, and to share our broad wealth of educational information to help parents better understand their roles in their child’s schooling—both now and in years to come.

Ms. Nicole Egnot, Professional Educator

* Five+ years of teaching experience in a wide variety of classrooms
* Currently finishing BA in Early Childhood Education
* Full criminal background check, current in CPR/first aid, all medical requirements up to date

Community service activities include: Children’s Corner, Old Town Art Fair (Member) Lucy Flower Garden Club (Member)

What is “childhood”? Childhood is a beautiful and magical time when everything helps to promote learning—not just about surroundings, but about self, others, relationships, and how the world works. It is a time when eagerness holds hands with curiosity, when everything is new, exciting and within the child’s grasp. How will a child learn to bake if we don’t give them the materials and chance to make a cake? How will a child understand that sand is tiny rocks if we don’t supply them with the sand to feel and experiment with? By using all of our senses, the memory becomes much stronger, reinforcing the learning experience. A highly-effective teacher honors and respects childhood and seeks to infuse it with beautiful opportunities and experiences.

Urban Composting 101

The LUCY FLOWER GARDEN CLUB hosts:

“Composting in an Urban Environment 101”
led by Lauren Warnecke

When: Saturday, September 17
Where: Lucy Flower Park
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free!
What: Learn about composting as we set up a new compost bin at Lucy Flower Park! Master Composter Lauren Warnecke shares info on urban composting that is fun, fascinating and hands-on. Lend a hand and learn as you go…we hope to see all interested families at Lucy Flower Park!

Lauren Warnecke is a Master Composter through the University of Illinois Extension and volunteers in various community and educational settings. She is especially passionate about vermicompost and composting in the urban environment. In addition to digging in the dirt, Lauren enjoys baking scones, growing strawberries, and dancing in the park. For more information on Lauren, visit http://craftylauren.wordpress.com