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Congratulations to Ms. Jeanette Carbonara and her team teacher Ms. Shirley Theriault, our July Teachers of the Month. The two of them have been teaching at Aldersgate Christian Learning Center for a combined 14 years and they have been team-teaching together for the past three years. As Mrs. Lou Ann Lee, director of the preschool, told us, “The two of them work extremely well together. They are continually coming up with fun projects, special days, and hands-on activities to keep their children enthused about coming to school. Not only are they loved by their students, but by the parents, as well.”

Here is what just a few of their colleagues, students and parents had to say about their favorite teachers:

“Ms. Jeanette and Ms. Shirley are naturals at what they do. You can tell that the children absolutely love them. Both of them really put their hearts into what they do every day.”

– Nyna Richey, parent

“Ms. Jeanette and Ms. Shirley work together like a well-oiled machine. They compliment each other incredibly well.”

– Nancy Blount

“Ms. Jeanette is very kind and patient with the children and is also a wonderful listener. Ms. Shirley is always willing to share, is very artistic, and a great drawer!”

– Theresa Petry

“Ms. Shirley shows love to the children in her class. She gets her hands dirty playing with them outside and she treats each child with kindness by showing them affection every day. As a parent, I appreciate so much her devotion. Ms. Jeanette is very loving, kind and patient to her children. I am so thankful that my daughter was blessed to have her as a teacher.”

– Aiden Thomas, parent

Shirley Theriault, Director Lou Ann Lee, and Jeanette Carbonara

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