Hello, I am Callie,
I am very excited to join the faculty of Zimmer Preschool. I believe that a teacher’s job is to view each individual child’s potential through the lens of a growth mindset, and to empower each to achieve his/her best. I strive to create a joyful classroom culture that encourages all the students to feel pride in themselves and their classmates and to love learning.
In my teaching career, I have spent over twenty years as a children’s theater director and acting teacher, and have taught Spanish, Jewish education, and music. In my most recent position at The Sundance School, I was the Educational Innovation and Technology Specialist, creating and teaching an inquiry-led STEAM curriculum for preschool - 5th grade students.
I completed my Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Music at SUNY Albany, and hold two Master’s degrees in Education.
In my spare time, I play my guitar and sing, and reread Jane Austen novels. I have three grown-up daughters, two grandkids, and two dogs.
Hello, I am Callie,
I am very excited to join the faculty of Zimmer Preschool. I believe that a teacher’s job is to view each individual child’s potential through the lens of a growth mindset, and to empower each to achieve his/her best. I strive to create a joyful classroom culture that encourages all the students to feel pride in themselves and their classmates and to love learning.
In my teaching career, I have spent over twenty years as a children’s theater director and acting teacher, and have taught Spanish, Jewish education, and music. In my most recent position at The Sundance School, I was the Educational Innovation and Technology Specialist, creating and teaching an inquiry-led STEAM curriculum for preschool - 5th grade students.
I completed my Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Music at SUNY Albany, and hold two Master’s degrees in Education.
In my spare time, I play my guitar and sing, and reread Jane Austen novels. I have three grown-up daughters, two grandkids, and two dogs.
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Morah Kat
Hello! My name is Kathleen Northup, and I am thrilled to join Zimmer School as a member of this awesome faculty! I'm feeling very excited to join this teaching team.
I have twelve years of experience loving and caring for young children ranging in age from infants to Pre-K. I am a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and am NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) trained and certified.I truly enjoy creating a safe, educational, and exploratory environment for young children. Watching them grow and enhance their skills from day-to-day and month-to -month is extraordinary!
I enjoy all sorts of music from jazz to country. I have played the piano for 10 years and I love to dance. My daughter (who will be joining the Young Toddler's class this year) is my happiness and joy. I take her on all kinds of excursions, and we spend countless time with our feet in the sand.
I also love museums, and traveling to Charleston, South Carolina for some good eats every year!