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MIDDLEBURY COOPERATIVE
Nursery School
Kimberly Bell
SITE DIRECTOR / CO-TEACHER
Hello families, my name is Kimberly Bell and I am so excited to continue this year as site director/ co-teacher at the Middlebury Co-op School. I am super excited and thankful to be in this position this year and am hopeful and excited for the upcoming school year.
In 2017, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire and have been working in preschool classroom as a lead teacher for the last six years.
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I am in the midst of obtaining my Vermont teacher license (Birth-PreK) through the Agency of Education and completing my Master degree in early childhood education through Champlain College. In the classroom, I value free play, working with peers, problem solving and creating and exploring through a variety of means (blocks, planting, etc.).
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My husband, Dylan and I live in North Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Together we have two dachshunds, Conway and Kona. In my free time I enjoy; working out, running, eating popcorn, camping with my family and plants! I look forward to spending the school year learning and growing with your kiddos.
Kittie Paquette
CO-TEACHER
Hello families! My name is Kittie Paquette. I am so excited to join the Middlebury Co-op School as co-teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. I have been working for Mary Johnson Children’s Center since May of 2023. I am excited and grateful to be joining your children as we dive into adventures, explorations, and learning opportunities.
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I have worked at various early childhood centers as well as owned my own in-home daycare for several years. I am currently taking a class and plan to continue my education in Early Childhood Education through evening classes and online options. In the classroom, I will be encouraging free play, dramatic play, problem solving, creating, exploring, and working with peer groups exploring individual feelings to encourage kindness and inclusivity.
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My husband, Sean and I live in Orwell, Vermont. Together we have two children, Dan and Lindsey, two grandchildren, Daniel and Layla, one really cute dog named Goose and two cats named Murphy and Meenie. In my free time I enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends and reading.
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I look forward to an amazing experience and school year for all of us.
Libbie Zuber
CO-TEACHER
Hello, my name is Libbie Zuber, and I am so excited to be the newest member of the Middlebury Co-Op School family! I have transferred over from another childcare center where I was the Lead Toddler Teacher and the Lead Pre-K teacher.
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I have been working in school systems and Early Childhood Education (ECE) for almost 20 years now, and will be getting my Associates in ECE this spring. I have worked in several different childcare centers, along with being a substitute or Paraprofessional in grades K-12. After many years, I realized I really enjoy working with younger children and am happy to be here.
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I currently live in Proctor with my two sisters, but am looking forward to moving towards Brandon in the coming months. I am a divorced mother of a daughter and am now a grandma of 1, with 1 on the way. My daughter Amanda and her husband John live in Orwell, where I spend a great deal of my free time with them and my grandson Levi. I am looking forward to becoming a grandma again in September.
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I am excited about the style of teaching here at Middlebury Co-Op School, as it allows children a less structured environment than what I an accustomed to. Thank you for honoring me with the opportunity to work with and grow with your children here.