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Clifton Park Center Baptist Preschool

Meet the teachers!

Judy Kaiser, Education Director and Teacher 3 year olds and 4 year olds

Hi, My name is Judy Kaiser.  My husband and I live in Clifton Park with our three daughters.  I graduated from the College of Saint Rose with a Special Education Bachelors degree and an Early Childhood/Elementary Masters degree.  I am currently the Vice President of the Capital District Association for the Education of Young Children(CDAEYC).  I am also a certified trainer for the Northeastern Girl Scouts of NY.  I positively enjoy teaching young children and teaching them about the love of God.     -- Mrs. Kaiser

Deborah Johnson, Administrative Director J

Debbie is Administrative Director of the Preschool.  She is also Interim choir director at the church.   She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Eastern University.  She has experience as a Teacher’s assistant in the preschool and now supports the Educational Director in keeping things running smoothly for the preschool.  She and her husband, Bruce, live in Clifton Park, and have two grown sons.

Karen Anderson, Teacher 3 year olds

My name is Karen Anderson. I live in Rexford with my husband and four sons.  Our family also includes one dog, two cats, one horse and a rabbit.  I graduated from Maria College, in Albany, with an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.  I went on to spend five years as head teacher in an infant room at a local day care center.  I took a few years off after the birth of my first child and went back to teach four years olds in a co-op nursery school.  Since the birth of my twins I have been an at home mom. My youngest son is in the pre-k program and will be off to kindergarten next year. I am excited to be back in the classroom.     -- Mrs. Anderson

Debbie Crecca, Teacher, 4 year olds

I am looking forward to the school year beginning and meeting you all. We thought you might like to know a little about me.   I went to the college of Oneonta and then to the College of New Rochelle for my masters degree in Early Childhood Education.  I am the mother of four boys, the youngest of which just started college this year.  After teaching for three years, I stayed home when my children were young, and I also did some home schooling.  Since being back to teach, I worked at Little Folks Preschool for three years and at Country Knolls Nursery School for four years until Barb Scanlon’s retirement.  I am thankful that God has opened up this door now to work at CPCBC.

Sarah Elizabeth Patterson, Teacher, Pre-K

Hi! My name is Sara Elizabeth Patterson. My husband Richard and I live in Halfmoon. We have two grown sons – Jeremy and Zachary. I earned my Elementary Education degree at Gordon College and my Master’s degree in Reading Education from Russell Sage College with an emphasis in Early Childhood Literacy. My love for young children has been a lifelong passion. My most recent teaching job was in the Schenectady City School District where I taught pre-kindergarten for 20 years until my retirement from full time teaching in June 2008. I’m grateful to be on the staff of CPCB Preschool the morning Pre-K lead teacher.  -- Mrs. Patterson                                            

Linda Mathews, Assistant

My name is Linda Matthews.  I have been a resident of Clifton Park since 1966.  I have been a member of Clifton Park Center Baptist Church since I was a teenager.  I have been married to my husband Jeffrey for 19 years.  I have three children:  1 girl, Ashley, and 2 boys, Daniel and Joshua.  I have been working with children in the church nursery for many years and also in Vacation Bible School.  This year I have branched out into PreK as a teacher’s assistant.  I enjoy working with children and seeing them grow and flourish into young adults.     -- Mrs. Matthews

Nicole McKay, Assistant

Hi! My name is Nicole McKay. My husband Walter and I have been residents of Clifton Park since 1992. We have two sons, Walter Jr., and Tyler. Both boys currently attend school in the Shenendehowa school district where I worked as a classroom volunteer for eight years. I have a degree in Computer Programming. After being a stay-at-home mom for 12 years, and working more with children than computers, I decided to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Education which I am currently pursuing. I began working at CPCB Preschool in September of 2005 assisting in the Pre-K class. Additionally, I have worked in both the three and four year old classes. I have been a member of CPCBC for 10 years where I teach Sunday school to four and five year olds.    -- Mrs. McKay

Vicki Vanderveen, Assistant

Hello! My name is Vicki Vanderveen.  When I am not assisting in the morning Pre-K, I can usually be found at home with my seven blessings, ages 6 to 16.  Our children come to us through birth, adoption, and Divine Intervention.  My husband, Larry, and I are certified foster parents for the county.  In addition to teaching little people, I teach big people:  prospective foster and adoptive parents for Saratoga County Department of Social Services.  

Originally from Mystic, Connecticut, Larry and I moved to Middletown, Connecticut, after graduating from Bryant College.  Life and Larry’s government job brought us to this area, nearly a decade ago.  We enjoy going back to the shore to visit when we can. 

I am very active at Christ Community Reformed Church, where I sit on several committees and teach Sunday School.  My husband is also a deacon there, and our oldest daughter is preparing for her second mission trip (this one to Kiln, Mississippi to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina).

Until recently, I was a stay-at-home mom.  During that time I was hardly idle, I authored “The Music in Your Brother’s Name” (Writer’s Club Press, 2001) --  a book about parental grief -- and contributed to several newsletters and newspapers.

Each day in the Pre-K is an adventure.  The children's enthusiasm is infectious.  I probably learn far more from them each day, than they do from me.  I look forward to meeting you and yours in the coming years, too.

My name is Krissie Yacano. My husband and I have lived in the Clifton Park area for almost thirteen years. We have one daughter Kayla, who is in the fourth grade and she attends school in the Shenendehowa school district. Before joining the CPCBC team, I was a stay-at-home mom. Once my daughter entered Kindergarten, I spent many countless hours volunteering within her school. During that time, I became “Room Mom” two times, assisted in the library, and even volunteered within the classroom a few times a week. On the days that I am not enjoying my time with the four year old class at CPCBC, I can still be found volunteering at my daughter’s school. Besides volunteering, I am also an active member of the PTA, where I co-chair for different school events. I am very excited to work with so many wonderful people, and I truly love working with all the children! Mrs. Yacano

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