BBPS TEACHERS

Ms. Smith
Program Director

Hello there! My name is Ms. Smith, and I am so excited you are here. As a graduate from the University of Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Program, teaching little humans has always been a passion of mine. I teach a wide range of child development courses at Bacon Academy, one of which being this integrated fieldwork experience for students at Bacon Academy to become preschool teachers! Please reach out to me any time via email with any questions: jsmith@colchesterct.org

2023-2024 BBPS TEACHERS!

Miss Liv

Hello, my name is Miss Liv. I'm a 17 year old senior at bacon academy. I have experience with early childhood from taking this class last year which will help when our little friends arrive. One thing I'm excited for when our tiny kids arrive is seeing how they improve of the course of the year. 

Miss Illiana

Hi, my name is Miss Illiana. I am 17 years old and a senior at Bacon Academy. I've taken every child developmental class in Bacon there is, from early childhood, to middle childhood, to preschool last year, and now again preschool as an independent study. One thing I am excited about is seeing how this preschool program will be compared to last year's preschool program as there is now a new director/teacher involved this time. 

Miss Natalia

Hello, my name is Miss Natalia. I am 16 years old and I’m a senor at Bacon Academy. I went to summer camp until I was in 6th grade then I became a CIT for two years at the camp I went to. During my freshman and sophomore year, I took early childhood and middle childhood classes and I learned a lot about how young children's brains develop and how to improve their skills. I’m really excited to get to know the preschoolers and to see and understand children better after studying their intellectual and behavioral development in real life. 

Miss Lydia

Hello friends! My name is Miss Lydia. I’m 17 years old and a senior at Bacon Academy. In my Freshman year, I took Early Childhood Development and the year prior during the 2020 Quarantine I babysat a 4 and 7 year old five days a week for 8 months. Currently I work at CASTLE and have been a member of that team for over a year. I am so excited to connect with and care for these students this year and make their beginning experience with teachers and a school setting enjoyable. 

Miss Bella

Hello!! My name is Miss. Bella. I am 16 years old, I am a junior at Bacon Academy. During my Freshman year I took Early Childhood Development. My Sophomore year I took Middle Childhood. And this year I am taking the Preschoolers Class!!! I am so excited to get to know everyone and make bonds with them! 

Miss Julia

Hello! My name is Miss. Julia. I am so excited to be working with your children. I am 16 years old and a junior in highschool. I am CPR and First Aid certified by the American Red Cross association as well as babysitter certified for young and infant children. Some past experiences that I have with younger children is babysitting! I frequently babysit multiple families' children ranging from ages 1-8 years old. I also have taken and excelled in the Early Childhood course at Bacon Academy, I have learned a multitude of information about young child development and behavioral structures. I am so excited to get to know everyone and their families, See you soon! 

Miss Sam

Hello my name is Miss Samantha. I am 16 years old and I'm a junior in Bacon Academy. I joined this class because I truly love working with kids, I have always had an interest in working with little kids. I work at a daycare right here in town called enchanted jungle working with toddlers. I also worked in the infinite room. I'm so excited to have this class this year because I love seeing kids' personalities. Last year I did middle childhood where we made lesson plans for our life skills students and that was by far my favorite class and I was always so excited to come to class. My dream is to become a travel nurse for kids. 

Miss Dimtra

Hi! My name is Miss Dimitra. I am 17 years old and I am a senior at Bacon Academy. I used to be a CIT at a summer camp and the age group I would watch would be around 3-7 years old. I also took early childhood and middle childhood my sophomore year which I loved taking. I have a 4-year-old brother that has communication issues so I understand that sometimes it's hard for them to say what they want. I am looking forward to getting to know the kids and spending time with them. I can’t wait to meet your child and to help them grow through their preschool year. 

Miss Madison

Hey! I'm Miss Madison. I am currently 16 years old and a junior at Bacon Academy. During freshman year I took Early Childhood Development and I was a counselor at a camp my church had, helping 4 year olds. I'm really looking forward to helping out and teaching the preschoolers this year and getting to know them. 

Miss Katelyn

Hi there! My name is Miss. Katelyn! I am 16 years old and a Junior at Bacon Academy!! In my Freshman year of high school, I took Early Childhood Development and in my Sophomore year of high school, I took Middle Childhood Development. Also over the summer, I did a soccer camp for ages 4-13!! This year I am super excited to have a chance to work with young kids and get to know each and every one of them! I am also excited to help them learn new things! 

Miss Shea

Hello! My name is Miss Shea, I am 17-years-old and a current senior at Bacon Academy. I have experience of the Early Childhood class at Bacon. I have babysat multiple age ranges over years of my life from family members and more, I am comfortable with kids of all ages. I have been an aunt since I was 6 years old and my oldest niece is now 11! I enjoy having part in teaching kids about the world and how to navigate their way through. I am very excited to meet and get to know all of the future students this year. As well as, get to interact in part of teaching them lessons in the classroom to grow and make it a good experience for your kids! 

 Miss Elizabeth

Hi I’m Miss Elizabeth! I am 16 years old and a junior at Bacon Academy. Over the summer before my junior year and the summers prior I have been a camp counselor for a soccer camp with kids ranging in age from 4-13. I have also taken the early childhood class at Bacon Academy which taught me all about early development in children. I am excited for this year of bobcat preschool to learn all about the kiddos and teach them new and exciting things. I am hoping this year we, the teachers, and you, the parents, can work together to create a safe environment for the kids to learn. 

Miss Veronica

Hello Parents! My name is Miss. Veronica! I am 16 years old and a Junior in the high school which I attend called Bacon Academy! My experience prior to this with kids is helping teach at a rec soccer camp over multiple summer years with an age range of 4-13. I also have 3 younger siblings that I take responsibility for. I am really excited for the year to start off and help teach the little kids. My hope is that we really get to know the kids and their families, allowing us to connect all together and have a fun-filled year where we can learn and expand our minds! 

Miss Lily

Hi! My name is Miss Lily. I am 16 years old and a Junior at Bacon Academy! When I was a Freshman, I took Early Childhood Development and when I was a Sophomore I took Middle Childhood Development. I am the oldest sister of two and have babysat all ages since I was 12 years old. I have volunteered at the local Colchester Elementary School, in the 3-4 year old preschool classroom dozens of times over the last 4 years. This year, I am thrilled to meet the students and have an amazing year! 

Miss Evie

Hello! My name is Ms. Evie. I am 17 years old, and a junior at Bacon Academy. I have taken both of the Early and Middle childhood courses throughout my highschool years, I’ve been working at Castle daycare in town for almost a year, and am a big sister to 3 lovely little brothers under the age of 6. This year, I am really looking forward to creating bonds with your children, and watching them learn and grow as the year goes on, getting them ready for school. 

Miss Juliana

Hi, my name is Miss Juliana. I am 16 years old and attend Bacon Academy as a Junior. As a Freshman I took both Early Childhood and Middle Childhood development classes. I am an older sister so I have had a lot of experiences with littles from a young age. I started babysitting at the age of 12 and still do it today! This past summer I worked as a camp counselor for the kids going into Kindergarten. I am excited to get to know the kids and have a great year! 

Miss Sherlyn

Hi there! I’m Miss Sherlyn. I'm 16 and a senior at Bacon Academy! Throughout my 4 years, I have taken every class in our childhood education program at Bacon. I have babysat many times throughout my whole life from my siblings to kids of family friends. I’ve never been so excited to meet this year's class of students. I can’t wait to help our tiny humans start to bloom! 

Miss Meghan

Hi! My name is Miss Meghan. I am 16 years old and a junior at Bacon Academy! As a freshman, I took both middle and early childhood education classes! Over this past summer, I began working as a counselor at the Colchester Parks and Recreation Day camp. At the camp I worked with kids going into kindergarten all the way to 7th grade! I am looking forward to teaching and creating relationships/working with the students this year! 

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