Teachers
Rachel FoleyMy name is Rachel Foley and I live in Warren with my husband, Luke, our 4 year old daughter, Nora, and our 2 year old son, Tobin. We have been in the Valley for the past 8 years and absolutely love the great community and tremendous beauty of this area. Prior to taking the position at Fayston, I was a teacher and assistant director at Spring Hill School in Waitsfield. I have also worked with children of all ages in numerous other capacities including summer camps, environmental education centers, and 1.5 years in the deserts of Utah, where I worked with at-risk teens in a wilderness therapy company. I am originally from Pittsburgh, but feel like I have really found my place here in the Mad River Valley.
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Judy LongJudy Long brings a delightfully warm, caring, and nurturing presence to our room. She lives in Fayston with her husband, Tony. Her son, Cody, attended the Fayston School. Judy enjoys outdoor sports like hiking, skiing, and gardening. Judy also works as a private tutor. She is known and loved by all! We are so lucky to have her!
The Environment As in the Reggio Approach to early childhood education, we believe that the environment acts as a teacher. When children are surrounded with rich materials and nature, children learn from experiences and playing within that world. |
Jess KnoopJess Knoop has been an incredible addition to our preschool staff team. She is a natural at working with and connecting to young children! Jess brings years of experience from being a former owner/director/teacher at steppingstones to being valued staff member at FES woking in other classrooms for past few years.
Jess works with the preschoolers during regular school hours and is the Director of our preschool/kindergarten after school program. Jess lives here in Fayston with her husband Dave and son Skylar. We are so fortunate to have her on our teaching team! |
