Hello! My name is Kristin Hogan and I am happy to say that I am going to be your child’s 3-year-old and 4 year old Preschool teacher this school year. I will be teaching 3s in the morning and 4 year olds in the afternoon. I love the preschool age and I am so excited to be a part of your child’s very first school experience. This year we will learn, be creative, discover and explore new materials! I cannot wait to watch your child grow in our classroom. I am looking forward to a wonderful year!
About Me: I have a daughter Kenzie who is 10. She is a little firecracker and she was blessed with beautiful red hair. I am from Omaha, NE. I have three brothers, one is older and two are younger. I grew up playing softball and I was a pitcher. I loved every minute of it. I played 4 years in high school and 3 years in college. I had a season injury that ended my career. Health and Wellness are extremely important to me. Helping and inspiring women to be the best that they can be.
Birthday: December 12
Education: Bachelors in Education with an Endorsement in Elementary Education K-6, and another Endorsement in Early Childhood Inclusive from University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Interest: In my free time:
~ I love spending time with my family, my daughter. ~
Exercising/working out is a huge part of my life and helping women reach their health and wellness goals.
~ I enjoy coffee
~ My favorite animal is a Panda.
This will be my 11th year teaching. This is my 2nd year with Gretna Public Schools. I taught 6 years in a Child Development Center and I taught 1 year in OPS and taught 2 years as a substitute.
We believe that our HighScope Curriculum will help children become self-reliant problem-solvers who can set their own goals and follow through on them independently. We work towards this goal by offering children opportunities, within a carefully planned routine, to work and play independently, to make choices, to pursue their own interests, and to solve problems that may arise during the process.
The focus throughout the school day is on children's own choices and decisions, guided and supported by adults who are aware of the children's developmental needs. Preschool programs that encourage children's self-directed learning have a positive impact by building a strong foundation of self-confidence for a future full of learning opportunities.
Please see the following pages for a more in-depth look at our preschool curriculum:
Daily Routines & Plan-Do-Review
Handwriting Without Tears
HighScope for Parents
HighScope Key Developmental Indicators
HighScope Letter Links
Social/Emotional Development
What Can I Expect to See When I Walk in the Classroom?
•AM
•Arrival 7:45-7:55
•Circle Time 7:55-8:15
•Handwriting 8:15-8:25
•Small Group & Planning 8:25-8:45
•Work Time 8:45-9:35
•Clean up & Recall 9:35-9:45
•Restroom 9:45-9:55
•Story 9:55-10:05
•Snack 10:05-10:20
•Music 10:20-10:30
•Motor Time 10:30-11:00
•Dismissal 11:00
•PM
•Arrival 11:40-11:50
•Circle Time 11:50-12:10
•Handwriting 12:10-12:20
•Small Group & Planning 12:20- 12:40
•Work Time 12:40- 1:30
•Clean up & Recall 1:30-1:40
•Restroom 1:40- 1:50
•Story 1:50-2:00
•Snack 2:00- 2:15
•Music 2:15-2:25
•Motor Time 2:25- 2:55
•Dismissal 2:55