Laura Berman
Introduction: I’m excited to start the new year! I have enjoyed getting involved in the Mahomet community since my family’s big move in June from Vermont.
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? No
Birthday: December 4th
Hobbies: Scrapbooking and spending time with my family
Class Color or Theme: Purple Elephant
Favorite Color: Any shade of pink
Favorite Places to Shop: Target and Home Goods
Favorite Places to Eat: Longhorn Steakhouse
Favorite Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Very Berry Refresher
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Eric Carle
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Puzzles and books
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Enjoy an activity we have done.
Emily Buckius
Introduction: My name is Emily Buckius and I am a pre-k teacher at Middletown. I live in Champaign with my husband, 7-year-old son, and dog. I am excited to start my 18th year of teaching and 10th year at Middletown!
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Birthday: November 23rd
Hobbies: Running, working out, and reading
Class Color or Theme: Purple
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite College or Sports Team: Indiana University, Cardinals
Favorite Places to Shop: Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Panera
Favorite Snack: Trail mix, dark chocolate
Favorite Soda or Drink: Coffee, unsweet iced tea
Starbucks Order: Vanilla Latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
Mickey Gilbert
Introduction: My name is Mickey Gilbert and I am the preschool teacher in the turtle room. I am so excited to start the year.
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Birthday: November 9th
Hobbies: Movies, scrapbook, Disney
Class Color or Theme: Turtle
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illinois
Favorite Places to Shop: Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Panera
Favorite Snack: Reese’s peanut butter cups
Favorite Soda or Drink: Mountain Dew
Starbucks Order: Any of the Refreshers
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Science/sensory activities
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Offer support
Other things to share: We are always ready to explore and learn about new things.
Hilary Turek
Introduction: My name is Hilary Turek and this is my 11th year working in early childhood education! I am excited to join the wonderful Pre-K team at MPE!
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Birthday: March 12th
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, and watching sports!
Class Color or Theme: Black, white, and polka dots
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: University of Illinois
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Ulta, Sephora
Favorite Places to Eat: Black Dog, Seven Saints, Texas Roadhouse, Culver’s
Favorite Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Venti Caramel Macchiato with skim milk and sugar free vanilla
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Toys and games
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Coffee Mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Simply show appreciation in small ways: a short, encouraging note, a picture from their kiddo, etc.