	Miss Jill Hi, my name is Miss Jill and I am thrilled to be joining Precious Memories Place as the new Assistant Director. I am a UCONN graduate with a BS in Early Childhood Educaton. I have worked in the early childhood field for almost 20 years. I was, most recently, the Head Teacher and Administrative Assistant at the William W. Backus Child Care Center. Early childhood is an exciting time in each child's life and I love watching them grow and learn. When I am not at the center I am speinding time with my husband and my twin daughters. We enjoy geocaching, playing with our 3 dogs, as well as, spending time with our extended families. Each year we also participate in fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I am very excited about my new journey here at Precious Memories Place!
	Miss Carrie Hello, My name is Ms. Carrie. I excitedly joined the staff at Precious Memories with over 18 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science, concentrating in Education with a major in Mathematics and a minor in science. Some of my experience includes working as a Head Teacher at a local preschool, volunteering and interning at several elementary schools throughout CT for my teaching certification. Some further experience includes working as a Home Visitor for CT Head Start, and tutoring special needs students at the high school level. I have also become involved with the growing population children who are diagnosed with Sensory Integration Disorder and Autism Spectrum. In addition I hold a CT license in massage therapy, as well as, a national certification. Along with my experience in the education and massage therapy fields, I am also very lucky to be a mother of 3 of my very own children! I look forward to my journey at Precious Memories Place and thank all to the amazing children and families for the footprints we may exchange on each other’s paths!
	Miss Laura Hi, my name is Miss Laura. I have been working with children for the last 6 years. I recently graduated from Central State University, where I received my degree in Elementary Education and my teaching certification for grades K-6. I truly enjoy working with children and love all of the ages at our center. I am excited to be able to work in both the classroom and as a part of the administrative team with a wonderful group of women. During my time away from the center I love to go hiking and skiing. Spending time with my family and friends brings me great joy and is one of my favorite pastimes.
	Miss Ann My name is Miss Ann and I am so grateful to become a member of the Precious Memories family as the Human Resource Coordinator. I graduated from Muskingum University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Elementary Education. After graduation I had the privilege of meeting many wonderful people while flying the friendly skies as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. After flying, I was an Assistant Director at Children’s World Learning Centers, later becoming the Center Director and District Coordinator of the centers before and after program. While raising my, now 14 year old son Bobby, I substitute taught in the Stonington School system. I continued to teach for seven years. The past two years I managed the school library at Deans Mill School. I currently am a board member of the Stonington Education Fund. In my free time I love to be with my family and friends, read, act on stage, and do hot yoga. I am looking forward to meeting the many wonderful families here at Precious Memories Preschool.

	Cait Scala Hello. My name is Cait. I am so excited to join this dynamic PMP team! I have a Bachelor of Science in ornamental horticulture and have also continued my education with classes in early childhood education. I have 5 years of experience working as a Head teacher in a child care center. I have worked with all age groups but have spent the most time with toddlers. I am the oldest of 4 children and have babysat and nannied since I was young. I have a 21 month old son who I love to do new things with. Just seeing the world through a young one’s eyes is magical! I’ve had a passion for working with children for as long as I can remember, and I look forward to sharing that passion with the PMP team as well as the children and families here!