1-Day Parent and Child Program
Mondays 2:45-4:45
Age: 18 months-2 1/2 years by September 1st

2-Day Program: T/TH 9am-11:30am
Age: 2 1/2 by October 1st - 3 1/2 years by September 1st

 

3 -Day Program: M/W/F 9am-11:30 am
Age: 3-4 1/2 years by September 1st

Sharon joined SJPPNS in the summer of 2005 after 25 successful years as a Vice President, buyer, manager, and business owner in the retail industry. After experiencing SJPPNS as a participating parent, Sharon realized her passion for children and the importance of the education of young children. Sharon has a BA degree in Art History and a Directorship Certificate in Early Childhood Education.

In 2007, Sharon received an "Award of Merit" from the California Council of Participation Nursery Schools for her dedication to the education of young children and adults. Sharon strongly believes in the co-op, play-based philosophy of learning for young children. "Not only does the child develop to their fullest potential through exploration and discovery, the parents have the benefit of learning about the development of their children through their participation and education. This experience stays with the child and helps to build a strong foundation for their continuing education. It also builds a community of parents who remain involved in the education of their children well into their middle school years." Sharon grew up in Saratoga and lives in Willow Glen with her husband and two school aged children.

4-Day Program: T-F 12:30pm-3:00pm
Age: 4 years by December 2nd

This is Susanne's sixth year as teacher/director at SJPPNS. Susanne holds an MA in Education with a specialty in Early Childhood Education, a BA in Organizational Behavior, an Adult Education credential in Parent Education and a Program Site Director Certificate. She has taught in preschools and elementary schools and worked as a certified adult trainer and course developer. Susanne has tutored adults and children in several reading programs and currently volunteers in a High School Graduation and GED class.

Susanne's first experience with a co-op was 19 years ago when her son was three and her family became members of Playmates Nursery School in San Francisco, complete with a stint as secretary on the Board. Susanne believes education is a life long activity of learning about oneself and one's world, through both formal education and life's experiences. When education is a joint venture, as in a parent cooperative, families, children and teachers share the benefits.