Prekindergarten

A lifetime love of learning starts here in a caring, stimulating environment where children have the freedom to explore, grow at different paces, and flourish.

Housed in their own bright and airy bungalow, students enjoy the luxury of a play-based, child-centered program. Children experience a wealth of hands-on learning opportunities in the group gathering space, a kitchen/art room, a large activity room, and a resting room. This ample physical space, in addition to the beautiful campus, supports Park’s strong commitment to giving children the freedom to explore their own potential and satisfy their curiosity. PreK students walk around campus with their teachers getting fresh air as they head to specials like art, music, library, and gym. Through free play and teacher-directed learning times, students build social, academic, and motor skills while they learn to treat others with respect and kindness. Academic content is integrated throughout the day.

PreK Curriculum Guide

WHICH PROGRAM IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR MY CHILD?

Click on the blue link below to see a comparison of our Progressive PreKindergarten and Montessori programs. We encourage you to schedule a tour to see the campus, The Bungalow, and The Children’s House to learn more about our Early Education Programs and determine the best fit for your child.

learn more about park PROGRESSIVE PREK + PARK MONTESSORI

MEET THE TEACHERS

Amy Wiese

Amy joined the Park community in 2003 as a Prekindergarten teacher.  Prior to that, she taught 5th grade at Our Lady Help of Christians School in Cheektowaga, NY. 
 
Amy holds a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Canisius College. She has extensive training in Responsive Classroom which she has implemented  into her daily classroom activities.  She is also passionate about creating a developmentally appropriate and experiential learning environment for the young children she works with in the Bungalow.


In addition to being Park Faculty, Amy has two children, both of whom are Park students. 

Molly Drozda

Molly came to Park as a PreKindergarten teacher in 2004 after running a family day care center since 1992. She earned a B.A. from SUNY Potsdam and an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education from Erie Community College. As a member of the Lower School faculty, Molly has received extensive professional training in the Responsive Classroom method and takes pleasure in implementing the techniques into the PK curriculum. 

Molly is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys using the entire campus at Park as a teaching playground! 
 
Molly is married to her husband Bob with whom she has three children. They live in Snyder.

Sam Nguyen

Sam is very excited to be joining The Park School as a Teacher Assistant in the Bungalow. Born in Vietnam, she has worked as a substitute teacher at The American International School of Guangzhou, China, teaching mostly at the PreK level. Additionally, she has completed a year-long Montessori training certification in Hanoi, Vietnam. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and gardening.