Hi everyone! I’m Miss Hannah Bronson and I teach the 3 year olds here at Grenloch Terrace. This is my third year teaching the 3’s and 4th year here at GTECC. Teaching preschool has always been a dream of mine. I love seeing the academic, social, and physical growth from September to June in the littlest learners. I believe every child learns through play and hands-on experiences. In my classroom, I strive to make sure each young learner feels nurtured and welcome when they enter the classroom door each day. I am a firm believer in the home and school connection. Family involvement is key to having a successful school year!  

Hello, I am Nicholas Frampton. As a fresh new teacher here at Grenloch, I inspire to teach our preschool to explore their creative side, while also ensuring a safe, and respectful classroom environment. As a male role model for these students, I also aspire to teach the students of Washington Township a respectful manner, and acknowledging the various choices we can make. In short, my goal is to teach the students safety, respect, and kindness, while also exploring their creativity at such a young age! 

Hello, I am Samantha Emerson. I’ve been teaching since 2017… everything from preschool to BSI, Math, and Literacy support. It feels nice to be back in preschool where I originally started. My goal is to provide my students with a safe, loving, and structured “home away from home” to flourish as they grow and learn. 

This will be my sixteenth-year teaching preschool. Fun fact: I went to GTECC! I live with my husband, Gary, my daughter, Sloane (18) my son, Finnegan (13)and my daughter, Lyric (6). This year I’ll have a child attending college at PSU and one in First Grade! I love spending time with my family, books, listening to music and cheering on our E-A-G-L-E-S!

 I attended Rutgers University where I received my Bachelor's Degree in English. I hold my P-3 certification and a CE in Students with Disabilities.

Hi I’m Miss Chrissi, and this will be my fourth year teaching preschool at Grenloch! I graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little kid. It is truly my passion and I feel very fortunate to spend each day doing what I love- fostering positive school experiences for our youngest learners. 

In my classroom I strive to create a rich learning ​environment where students feel a strong sense of ​community and belonging. A student’s social , emotional ​, physical and cognitive development are all important ​to me 

 My Name is Jennifer Tistan and I am teaching my 4th year of Pre-K 4. I LOVE being a part of the childrens' and parents' first experiences of school. It is my hope that I foster a love of learning for the children, and show the importance of  partnerships between home and school. When I am not in the building you can find me and my students in the outdoor garden learning about the wildlife outside our school doors. GTECC is a special school. I look forward to coming to school everyday to be with my school family and students. 

My name is Chrissy Drewes. I have been teaching Preschool at GTECC since 2009.  I grew up in Washington Twp. and live here still with my husband and our 10-year-old twin daughters. I love spending time with my friends and family, reading, going to the beach, and all things Disney!  My personal goal is to provide a warm and nurturing environment where all of my students feel comfortable and encouraged to meet their full potential.

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Edwards, and I am a 4-year-old teacher at Grenloch Terrace! Some fun facts about me are that I love doing yoga and Pilates, the beach is my happy place, and I love being with my friends and family! When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a teacher and working at Grenloch Terrace has shaped the teacher I am today. Teaching and working with my students and colleagues puts a smile on my face every single day. I couldn’t be more thankful for where I am today!  

Hello! My name is Emma McGhee and this is my 2nd year at Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center teaching preschool 4! I graduated from Rowan University in May 2024. I was fortunate enough to complete my student teaching experience here at GTECC during the 2023/2024 school year. I am originally from Monmouth County and just moved to South Jersey this summer. My parents mean the world to me as well as my sister and my dog George. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am a beach girl at heart so any chance I get to be at the beach I cherish. My job means everything to me and I will talk about it any chance I get. The staff and the environment here at GTECC is so loving and welcoming and I cannot believe I am lucky enough to be a part of this team. My absolute favorite part of my job is watching the students grow and making their visions come true. All fourteen of my students have a special place in my heart and forever will.

 Hi! I am Jennifer Kerrigan and I teach Prek-4 at Grenloch.  I graduated from Stockton University in May of 2024. I am also a Washington Township alum! Outside of school I love going to the beach whenever I get the chance and I enjoy painting in my free time. I love that I am able to come to school everyday with a smile on my face and enjoy watching my students grow and learn every second of the day. believe as an educator, every child should be viewed as a ​whole including their social, emotional, cognitive, and ​physical development. Children learn best through play and ​hands-on activities in the classroom. It is my job to foster ​creativity, problem- solving, and social skills through the use ​of play. My goal is to help each student grow as an individual ​to the best they can be. I strive to have every child love ​coming to school everyday.

My philosophy of early childhood education is centered ​on learning through play, differentiating across learners, ​maintaining a safe environment, collaborating with ​school personnel and communicating with parents.

I have been teaching for 12 years. I am a special education teacher at Grenloch Terrace. When I am not at school I am with my husband Don and our two boys Drew and Connor. We love to go camping and take our camper to different campgrounds mostly in Cape May, Ocean City and Wildwood. I love my job because working with children is so fulfilling. I am convinced even on the hardest days you are making a difference and there are no bad days in preschool. 

Hi! My name is Amanda Kowal. This is my 22nd year teaching preschool here at GTECC! My philosophy of teaching is that every child has the ability to learn and make growth. When I’m not at school, I love to cook and spend time with my family outdoors hiking or at the shore.

I have been teaching for 20 years.  This is my 15th year teaching in Washington Township.  I have been a special education teacher in all my years in both kindergarten and preschool.  I am currently one of the preschool resource teachers in the integrated classrooms.

I am the mother of two boys!  I am a huge animal lover and currently have a dog and 2 cats.  I am originally from the Princeton, NJ area.  I am a NY sport fan- sorry, Philly!  However, I do enjoy watching the Philly teams. I love going to the pool and beach in the summer- not the biggest fan of the cold weather! 

 I have been teaching in the district for 10 years now and this is my fourth year teaching preschool. I grew up in Washington Township and just recently moved to West Deptford. I am passionate about teaching, but some of my other hobbies include reading, doing hair and makeup, and traveling. 

My name is Chrissy McGuire. I am a PSD teacher here at GTECC. I have been teaching special education for 13 years. I am from Philadelphia, but currently reside in Mullica Hill, NJ with my husband, two girls (12 and 14), and my son (9).   In my free time, I love watching my girls play lacrosse, and my son play baseball. I also enjoy family vacations, reading, and getting to the beach whenever I can. I just love teaching at GTECC. I enjoy developing inspiring hands-on lessons that capture children’s imaginations.  It is so much fun to watch my students grow throughout the year and to see how much they have achieved. 

My name is Cari Mumbower and I have been a special education teacher here in Washington Township for 23 years. I taught at the middle school level for 3 years and Grenloch has been my home for the last 20 years. I taught PSD here at GTECC  for 20 years and my current role is an ICS teacher supporting the special education students in the integrated classrooms at both Grenloch and Kindle. 

I believe that early childhood educators have one of the most important jobs that exist because they are preparing children for the world of learning. I also feel that every child is unique and can learn in their own way and at their own pace. It truly is fun working with the little ones at Grenloch as they put a smile on my face daily. 

As for my life outside of the classroom, I have a husband who teaches in the district at Whitman Elementary (Bill) and two boys that keep me very busy. (Billy 16 and Brody 13) In my spare time, I enjoy going to Disney, relaxing on the beach and spending time with my loved ones.

I believe that a child’s education should be unique to his or her ​individual needs. It is most important to meet a child where they ​are as individuals. I most enjoy thinking outside the box to find ​strategies to help all kinds of learners. I believe that play and ​imagination development should be the foundation of every early ​childhood education experience, as these skills are necessary to be ​successful in all areas of life, throughout one’s entire life into ​adulthood. I enjoy looking at various forms of behavior, reflecting ​upon that behavior, and figuring out what the child is ​communicating to me. Early childhood education sets the ​foundation for one’s entire future, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a ​part of it!

I believe that a child’s education should be unique to his or her ​individual needs. It is most important to meet a child where they ​are as individuals. I most enjoy thinking outside the box to find ​strategies to help all kinds of learners. I believe that play and ​imagination development should be the foundation of every early ​childhood education experience, as these skills are necessary to be ​successful in all areas of life, throughout one’s entire life into ​adulthood. I enjoy looking at various forms of behavior, reflecting ​upon that behavior, and figuring out what the child is ​communicating to me. Early childhood education sets the ​foundation for one’s entire future, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a ​part of it!

As a Preschool Relief Teacher for the last 2 years at Grenloch Terrace I have unlimited opportunities as their Gross Motor teacher to provide super fun and engaging lessons that stimulate 7 skills of gross motor abilities such as kicking, throwing, catching, climbing, balancing and traveling skills. Based on the Creative Curriculum, each week I create and implement activities that are interactive, especially with music, rhyming and lots of simple math games that build a foundation for their future success. It has been a true honor to be a part of such an incredible Preschool program that provides a safe and healthy environment. I look forward to working in this community and witnessing the wonderful outcomes of these exceptional young learners.