Happy Face Nursery School
of Califon, New Jersey
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About Our Staff
The staff at Happy Face is comprised of a school director, paid teachers, and a board of volunteers that changes annually, plus parent volunteers throughout the year. 
School Director

The director of our school is Valerie Shlimbaum. Val has a B.A. in English and an Elementary Education degree from Emmanuel College in Boston MA. Val is certified to teach elementary education K–8. She has been teaching children for 19 years and has been director at Happy Face for 15 years. As director, Val is responsible for creating the curriculum for the school and overseeing the staff, as well as being part of the Executive Board of Trustees. She lso teaches the Fab 5s class. Val says, “My philosophy is to create a hands-on-learning environment where young children come together to socialize, play, and stimulate their minds.” Feel free to contact Val at the school any time to discuss our programs or your child's progress.

 
2009-2010 Board of Trustees
President                         Sue Connelly                          876-9697
Director                         Valerie Shlimbaum                  537-2535
Vice President                  Colleen Cryan                         537-2740
Secretary                          Kimberly Wohlglemuth            832-1514
Public Relations Officer Stephanie Cahill                     638-5338
Room Mom Coordinator Jessica Avallone                     617-5059
Treasurer                         Jacqueline McCloskey 832-7510

Members At Large
         Scholastic Book Club                Martha Monaghan
         Year Book Committee               Chris Ferarro
         Volunteering Coordinator         
Meredith Casola

Our Fabulous Teachers
All of our teachers have a great love for children and teaching. Stop by or call any time to speak to your child's teacher about his or her progress.

No matter what time it is, it's always a HAPPY TIME at happy face.