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.

 

2011-2012 Board of Trustees
President                          Meghan Presutti                    832-3031                  
Director                             Valerie Shlimbaum                  537-2535
Vice President                   Phyllis Sullivan                     832-1159
Vice President                   Brandy Wilmott                           876-5834
Secretary                          Brande Grieder                       537-7425       
Public Relations Officer    Jessica Hickman-Beard            520-0109
Room Mom Coordinator    Erica Kennedy                        867-7030
 
Members At Large:
Scholastic Book Club                Martha Monaghan
Year Book Committee              
Volunteering Coordinator          

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.
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