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Teacher and Director of Communications and Development: Tamara Hallett

Tamara has a BA in Psychology from The College of Wooster and a MS in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University.  Ms. Tamara has a vast knowledge base and provides a variety of classroom experiences.  She helps children explore basic concepts through age-appropriate, themed activities.  Ms. Tamara has been at Children's Corner since 2007.  She taught the 2  year old classes as well as the Spring 2s class and is currently teaching the 4-Day Preschool Class.
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Teacher and Director of After-School Programing:  Rachel Lobring 
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Rachel has a BS in Elementary Education from Indiana University and a  Reading Minor.  Ms. Rachel's love of nature and her advanced training as a reading recovery specialist provides her with a special skill set for fostering her students’ love of learning.  Ms. Rachel has been a part of Children's Corner as a student, parent, board member, and teacher.  Ms. Rachel began teaching at Children's Corner in 2006.  She currently teaches the 5-day Preschool Class.
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Teacher and Education Coordinator: Deb Kakos 

Deb has a BA in Music Education from Coe College and a MA in Special Education from The University of New Mexico.  Ms. Deb began teaching two year olds at Children's Corner in  2011.  With love and enthusiasm, she provides her students with a warm and inviting first-time classroom experience.  Her class is a wonderful place for exploring and playing.  Ms. Deb currently teaches the 2 year old classes.
Teacher and Volunteer Coordinator: Amanda Polverini

Amanda has BA in in Public Relations from Otterbein College with a minor in Art History.  Ms. Amanda is our floating aide and substitute teacher.   She has been a parent and a teacher at Children's Corner since 2011.  She has also teaches our popular Special classes on Wednesday afternoons.  
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Teacher and Financial Coordinator: Kate Putman

Kate has a BA in History from The College of Wooster.  Ms. Kate has been part of Children's Corner for more than 10 years as a parent, board member, and teacher.  Ms. Kate's enthusiasm and previous experience provide a fun learning environment, where preschoolers get an introduction to the world of letters and numbers through exploration, movement, and play.  Ms. Kate currently teaches the 3-day Preschool Class.