Ms. Nadine, affectionately known as Mémé by WPDN students and staff, has been employed with the preschool since 2019. She originally came to us as a volunteer while her granddaughter attended VPK, and was hired as a staff member shortly after. Mémé worked first as a float and has been our Caterpillars lead teacher since 2021.

1. What brings you to work everyday? “My infants bring me joy. The ability to watch them learn and grow on a daily basis inspires me to continue to do what I do. It’s a gift that I get to witness everyday.”

2. What gets the kids excited or helps them engage? “I use methods that involve play and creativity to keep the kids excited. I bring in a lot of sensory activities such as finger paint and foods of different textures for them to explore, like cooked noodles. When they are able to learn with their whole bodies, the infants stay engaged with activities and enjoy the learning.”

3. If funds weren’t an issue, what do you wish you could do more of at the school? “I would bring more help to those in need of support services. I think every child should have access to those services in order to build a strong foundation for success as they transition to elementary school and beyond.”