At the Learning Loft Preschool we believe that consistency is key. Our preschool operates with 5 consistent teachers between our two programs. Our teachers work on a consistent rotating schedule and substitute from within so that there will never be a new or unfamiliar face, should any teacher be out sick. We believe that continuity of care is an important part of a child's sense of security in a program. Without security and stability, a child cannot be free to learn.
Danielle Hunt
Director​
Ms. Danielle comes to the Learning Loft with an extensive background in elementary education in both the regular and special education settings. She holds dual masters degrees in Teaching and Learning as well as Educational Psychology and continues to seek professional development opportunities to stay current in best practices for early childhood education. Danielle brings to the table a solid understanding of what it means to truly educate the whole child. Her experiences teaching young learners in the public schools, has ignited a passion for helping our earliest learners get off to the best start possible. Her strong belief in explicitly teaching social skills, as well as providing hands on experiences for children, has set the stage for the programming as it is today. When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Danielle loves to read, craft, and cheer on her kids at their various sporting endeavors.
Sonja Einsiedler
Lead Teacher Art Experience
Ms. Sonja began at the Learning Loft in 2018 and has been the perfect addition to our preschool family. She is a certified elementary educator with a soft demeanor, and everlasting patience that every parent dreams their child's teacher will have. At any given moment in the classroom, you can find Sonja playing with the dolls, building dinosaur habitats and facilitating social conversations that are so crucial to development. In her personal time, Ms Sonja enjoys spending time with her 3 young children, and traveling back to her home in Germany, to visit with family there.
Sarah Brokofsky
Lead Teacher Academics
Ms. Sarah comes to us with 12 years of experience teaching and leading in the public and private school sector. In addition to holding Masters degrees in Teaching & Learning, and Educational Leadership, she was the 2014 Cumberland County Teacher of the Year! Ms. Sarah believes that children learn best when given the space and time to explore the world around them in a safe and nurturing environment. Providing children with opportunities to shine and show their true individuality allows for them to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically - and ultimately results in an honest love for learning. Sarah's time away from the classroom is spent adventuring with her husband and young daughter.
Jenna Olen
Lead Teacher Art Experience
Ms. Jenna is a certified elementary teacher returning to the classroom after taking time off to raise her own family. At school, Ms. Jenna can usually be found at the art station getting messy, connecting with students, and is often the most knowledgeable when it comes to individualizing a child's learning experience. Ms. Jenna brings the perfect blend of kindness, compassion, understanding and expertise to our learning environment. In her spare time, Ms. Jenna loves to read and spend time with her husband and daughters.
Cally Pelletier
Lead Teacher Outdoor Experience
Ms. Cally joined our team in 2023 as a lead teacher with a focus on the arts and nature learning. As a teacher, Ms. Cally brings a wealth of experience from both public and private schools. Ms. Cally ran her own preschool in Cumberland for 4 years prior to serving on the board for Cumberland Community Nursery School until their closure in 2022. Ms. Cally truly cares about children and treats every student as though they were her own. Her kindness can be felt all through the classroom whenever she is there. In her spare time, Ms. Cally is a Girl Scout troop leader, classroom volunteer, and loves spending time with her husband, kids and her dog, Daisy.
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