Happy Face Nursery School
of Califon, New Jersey
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.
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
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.
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
Members At Large
Scholastic Book Club Martha Monaghan
Year Book Committee Chris Ferarro
Volunteering Coordinator Meredith Casola
Our Fabulous TeachersPresident 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
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.
