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CHARLENE CURTIS 22 years at Cambridge School™ Why I love Cambridge Schools: From the first moment I walked into a Cambridge School in 1989 I felt the warmth and experienced the creative, learning environment. I knew this was a place I'd enjoy working. I can’t say enough about the administration and classroom staff at Cambridge. The teamwork, support, professionalism and dedication to excellence are evident every day, year after year. I am grateful to be employed in an environment that I can experience seeing children learn, grow, laugh and play. I wish every child could have the opportunity to attend a Cambridge School. Favorite Children’s Book: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Favorite Comment from a Student: “Mom, I love it here, why can’t we live at Cambridge?” Most Memorable School Moment: The opening of the Pembroke Pines school in 1995. This was an exciting time as it was the beginning of the future vision of Cambridge Schools. It was and continues to be exciting to be a part of an educational program that is a leader in providing the highest quality in environment, nurturing, materials, and leadership. I have been involved in the opening of all the current four Cambridge preschools and I look forward to continuing the journey for many years to come.  MISS SANDRA CARDENAS 17 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: Cambridge provides a safe learning environment for all the children. Children are free to express their ideas, feelings and creativity. In addition, parents are able to come in at any time and see their child interacting, playing, and learning. I love Cambridge because it is a family and all the staff and parents make it a great place for children to start their first years. Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr. Favorite Comment from a Student: We had a big food pyramid on the wall and a child from a Three Year Old Class said “Look Ms. Sandra this is a big volcano” and I responded “Yes, a big healthy volcano”. Most Memorable School Moment: Annual Airplane Day. On this day children actually pack their luggage and decide where they want to go. Children really get to experience checking in their luggage and eating an airplane snack as they sit in their numbered chair. Teachers do a great job on this day by dressing up as flight staff. Children never forget this special day.  MISS MARTI MESTANOV 16 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: because I fully believe in its teaching philosophy.We are an academic school year round with high quality learning. I love that the methods of learning begins with play. Learning, interaction, redirection choices and many challenges are always given. I enjoy watching the children and listening to their words increase daily into beautiful language and extensive sentences. This is my second home to whom I can proudly say I love waking up and coming to work.The staff I work with does not and cannot compare to any other. It’s always a joy and a privilege to be part of some place so wonderful. Favorite Children’s Book: I Wish I Had Duck Feet by Theo Le Sieg (A.K.A Dr. Seuss) Favorite Comment from a Student: The children and I were making playdough. As we measured and poured in the items, we named the ingredients. When pouring the flour one of my students asked, “Where is it?” What a great opportunity for learning and expansion at that moment. Most Memorable School Moment: When students 10 years later come to visit and they remember me. They say, “Oh, you were my favorite teacher!” It’s such a wonderful feeling when they come back to give hugs! MISS NANCY CARDOZA 16 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: because Cambridge feels like a family. Favorite Children’s Book: No David by David Shannon Favorite Comment from a Student: I love when the children say “I love you Ms. Nancy” for no reason at all. Most Memorable School Moment: Every year at Graduation to see all the children’s smiling faces. It makes me proud knowing that another successful year has come to a close. MISS SANDY GREENBERG 16 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: because every morning I get to meet and greet all our families and give hugs to all my little friends. At Cambridge every day is a celebration of life! Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munch Favorite Comment from a Student: when they ask if they can give me a hug. Most Memorable School Moment: The day I joined the Cambridge Family.  MISS CARMEN BURTLESS 15 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: it’s not just a school but a home for everyone. Everyday there is something new and exciting to learn, songs, letters, colors, shapes. The possibilities are endless. It’s a joy to be a part of this school. Favorite Children’s Book: In Kindergarten We Share Everything by Robert Munch Favorite Comment from a Student: If you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. Most Memorable School Moment: When we make homemade ice-cream as a group. It is a blast and everyone loves it! MISS LINDA SCHAAN 15 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: the loving and nurturing environment that exists for the children. That environment also extends to the employees. Cambridge is family. Favorite Children’s Book: Rainbow Fish Series by Marcus Pfister Favorite Comment from a Student: occurred on my birthday. One of the girls asked me how old I was and I replied, “How old do you think I am?” After a short time of pondering the question she looked at me and in all sincerity said, “Five?”. Most Memorable School Moment: was the day I worked in the two-year-old class. I needed to call to the office about a situation so I continued to hold the child as I dialed the office extension. I was standing next to a fire alarm and the child decided to pull the alarm. Well, then I really needed to call the front office. The fire truck arrived and all the children had to be ushered out of class. MISS VERONICA LARRIVIERE 12 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: because Cambridge is like one big family. Everyone shares ideas and helps each other out. The families are so warm and appreciative of all we do. The children are super fun...they help keep me young! Favorite Children’s Book: It is hard to choose a favorite, but I love to read: Skippy Jon Jones by Judy Schachner, Bringing The Rain To Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema, and Zathura by ChrisVan Allsburg Favorite Comment from a Student: I have heard a whole lot of comments, mostly funny about things that their parents do; however; I must admit I melt when I get the random “I love you” in the middle of an activity. Most Memorable School Moment: has to be our trip around the world. I love the excitement that stirs as the children prepare themselves for their trip. It feels wonderful to give them the opportunity to be introduced to so many wonderful cultures. They may not normally have had the chance to be exposed to. They get to try new foods, art activities, and move to a different beat as we dance to the music!  MISS MARCELINE FRANCOIS 12 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: because it has been my second home for so many years. Favorite Children’s Book: David Books by David Shannon Most Memorable School Moment: when I was pregnant and the staff joined together and opened up the school on a Saturday and threw me the most wonderful baby shower. All the children in the classrooms made me beautiful cards. It was amazing and at that moment I knew Cambridge was my family. MISS JANE HARMELIN 12 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: There are so many reasons...the rich and unmatchable education, the respect given to staff, parents and children, the safe and clean environment, the high quality materials, the warm and inviting open feeling, the special events and making regular days just as special, and the way you feel as a staff member once you are a part of the Cambridge family. Favorite Children’s Book: Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion Favorite Comment from a Student: It was by a Pre K student, “I wish Cambridge went all the way up to college so I could stay here forever.” Most Memorable School Moment: When I celebrated my 10th year Cambridge anniversary at our holiday party.  MISS BEA VINCENT 11 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: because Cambridge is my home away from home. Favorite Children’s Book: A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman Favorite Comment from a Student: When I asked a student what was the color of his mother’s hair, the child responded, “Black”. Puzzled I asked him, “isn’t it light brown?” He answered “No, she just colored it black from a box.” Most Memorable School Moment: I was working as an assistant teacher and had to temporarily take over the lead teacher’s position. I was very nervous but I took to heart Eleanor Roosevelt’s words “you must do things you think you cannot do” and I did it! MISS BIANCA BERMUDEZ 11 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: because it is a wonderful environment for children and it is an amazing place to work. Throughout the years Cambridge has supported me in every aspect. Favorite Children’s Book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Favorite Comment from a Student: It happened outside on the playground. While playing a game of chase and I stopped for a moment and said, "Wait friends, my heart is racing" and a student asked, " Ms. Bianca why is your heart racing? Is it because you ate a lot of raisins?" Most Memorable School Moment: y most memorable Cambridge moment was when we were practicing for our annual Winter Sing-A-Long Show in the multipurpose room and the children sang Happy Birthday to me. It was so touching to hear all their voices in unison! I will never forget that magical moment. MISS TARA WALTON 11 years at Cambridge School Why I love Cambridge Schools: I love Cambridge because Cambridge respects the needs of all children and families. The school really enhances early childhood education with an amazing curriculum and teachers who really enjoy shaping the lives of tomorrows leaders. Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sedak Favorite Comment from a Student: I once overheard on two students talking and one said to the other, "Can you please respect me and listen to my words?" Most Memorable School Moment: The very first time that one of my students could read a book out loud. It was a high frequency book that we had been studying sight words from. The child was then able to point out those sight words in other books in the classroom.  MISS LOUISA CASTAÑO 11 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: I love Cambridge because it is a loving and nuturing place for children. This is a place where a child's development and well being are of the most importance. Favorite Children’s Book: If You Take A Mouse To School by Laura Numeroff Favorite Comment from a Student: Once a child asked me how old I was and I responded by asking the child, "How old do you think I am?" The child responded, "you are three years old Ms. Luisa." Most Memorable School Moment: The first time our school got their accreditation from NAEYC. It was a very exciting process and we were all a part of it.  MISS MARIA SANCHEZ 10 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: Because I love to work with children. I feel happy here at Cambridge because I have worked with so many children over the years and made some great friends. This is and feels like a second home for me. Favorite Children's Book: The Story of My Feelings by Laurie Berkner Favorite Comment from a Student: The children are really amazing and speak from their hearts, one time a child said to me: "Ms. Maria you are silly, I love you!" Most Memorable School Moment: For my birthday one year the staff hid my car! When I found it, it was decorated with balloons.  MISS LOLITA SALDARRIAGA 10 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: I love Cambridge Schools because my daughter came to school here and she did so great. And she continues to do wonderfully in school because of this foundation. I realized from my daughter's experience what a great school this was and how much the children learn and I wanted to be a part of it. Favorite Children's Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle Favorite Comment from a Student: Now that I have become the Spanish Teacher… the non-Spanish speaking children answer me in Spanish when I speak to them. Most Memorable School Moment: When I saw a child that came to visit me at school after he graduated from Cambridge. He still had artwork that he had created in my classroom saved and he said "You were my favorite teacher."  MISS DARA SHIRLEY 10 years at Cambridge SchoolWhy I love Cambridge Schools: I love Cambridge Schools because it is such an awesome environment for families, students and teachers. Favorite Children's Book: Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae Favorite Comment from a Student: "I like to go to school with my friends because they are beautiful." Most Memorable School Moment: Great moments for me are when we watch the kids learning, excelling and moving onto the next class. This makes us very proud.
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