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Faculty

The Spring Knolls faculty is composed of exceptional teachers who generate excitement, provide warmth and humor in the classroom, and translate the school's educational philosophy in creative ways.

Our director and Pre-K teacher, Fern Chamberlain, brings over 20 years of experience in both pre-school curriculum and school administration. With music, art, drama and creative movement, she provides a rich assortment of classroom activities. Fern earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. She founded a childcare center outside Ithaca, NY and has taught college courses in child development.

Our 3s and PM teacher is Rafael Tovar. Originally from Venezuela, "Mr. Rafael" has over 15 years of experience teaching young children. He directed a kindergarten serving 200 children in El Salvador. In the classroom, Rafael's hands-on approach to language studies, music, art and cooking enables children to learn about themselves, others, their surroundings, and various cultures.

Our 2 day 2's teacher is Mandy Joholske. Mandy has more than 10 years of experience teaching preschool, first, and second graders in Fairfax and Montgomery Counties. Mandy has a BA in Elementary Education, and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Returning to Spring Knolls as an experienced two's teacher she brings the classroom to life with silly songs and stories, imaginative art projects, and engaging circle time.

Our 3 day 2’s teacher is Lourdes Abramson. She comes to Spring Knolls from New York where she taught in preschool and in elementary school for 6 years. Lourdes has a BA in Spanish Language and Linguistics and an MS in Elementary Education and specializes in teaching English Language Learners. Through interactive games and song, Lourdes makes the 2's classroom a nurturing community...and an exciting place to learn and grow!

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