Dear Parents of Children at Toddlers ‘N Tots,

  I am very excited to start as the new Director at Toddlers ‘N Tots! I come to you with experience in the educational field. I have a degree as a Teacher of Nursery School and was the Pre-K Teacher at Toddlers ‘N Tots while I attended Glassboro State College. I, also, worked in our summer camp for numerous years. I attended the field trips for our weekly swim time at River Winds, the awesome trips to Fun Plex, and helped oversee the daily summer camp activities here.

  I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Glassboro State College in May of 1989. I was hired at Birches Elementary School in Washington Twp., where I did my student teaching, before I graduated from college. I taught third grade for 34 years at Birches School. I really enjoyed teaching and loved all my students! Continuing my education, I earned my Master’s Degree from Rowan University in 1996 in Student Personnel Services. I am a certified Guidance Counselor which always comes in handy when working with children. 

  During my teaching career, I presented at the New Jersey Annual Reading Conference. My teaching strategies were published in a book written by Kathy Ganske entitled: Word Sorts and More which featured spelling and phonic patterns I employed while teaching the students in my classroom. I served on numerous committees at school including the liaison, health, and social studies committees. I wrote the third-grade health and social studies curriculum for the third grade students of Washington Township.  

  I retired July 1^st and come to you with a love of teaching, a love of education, and a love of children! Although I will be overseeing the many facets of the day care, I will be focusing on academics and the well- being of each child in this school. I live with my parents, Ronald, Sr. and Patricia Zeck and have had the benefit of learning about the ins and outs of the school for years and years. 

  On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling in the United States, as well as, internationally, singing at church on the praise team, overseeing the children’s ministry, I love animals, especially my spoiled cat, Hannah Lee, and can usually be found with a book in my hand! 

 Although I have gained an immense amount of knowledge from my mother, Pat Zeck, who has been the director for 40+ years, I truly look forward to a new adventure at Toddlers ‘N Tots! Please don’t hesitate to stop by the office with any questions or concerns. The excellent staff here and I will be happy to work with you to help foster the BEST learning experience for you and your child! 

  Sincerely,

       Director: Linda Ann Zeck

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