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History |
The
Elizabeth Jenkins Early Childhood Center was named
after Elizabeth M. Jenkins in 1970 who was a teacher
at the Millersville Laboratory School from 1948
to 1970. The Center was first developed to act as
an educational aid for new teachers and early childhood
educators. The Jenkins School, as it is called today,
is located on the Millersville University campus
in the Stayer Education Building.
John E. Pflum was the first Director of Jenkins
in 1970. The basic organization of Jenkins in 1970
consisted of a 4-year-old kindergarten, a primary
and an intermediate unit, and a Special Education
class.
During the spring of 1978, the college administration
changed the focus of the curriculum to provide a
setting in which pre-service and in-service teacher
education students could observe and participate
in exemplary education practices. Other programs
were developed to meet future needs such as an evening
care program, parent workshops, an after school
program, and also a Saturday program.
In 1989, Ingrid Vail became the Director of Elizabeth
Jenkins Early Childhood Center and Linda Kasper
followed in 1991. Jenkins continued to provide a
quality program to children, parents, and families.
University students continue to use Jenkins today
as a learning tool. Jenkins was under the control
of Millersville University until 1998.
Under
the leadership of the Director, Kathy Bailey, Jenkins
was successfully managed by Student Services, Inc.
from 1999 to 2002. Renamed The Jenkins School in
2005, the school has its own Executive Board of
Directors who now assist the Administration in running
the school efficiently.
Led by the Director, Kathy Bailey since 1998, the
staff includes state-certified teachers, graduate
students and University undergraduate students as
teacher aides. All members of the teaching faculty
are fully certified in elementary and/or early childhood
education and/or special education by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education.
As in the past, Millersville graduate and undergraduate
students are involved in the Jenkins classroom activities
in various ways. Their enthusiasm and creativity
add immeasurably to the school. The Jenkins School
has had a long-standing tradition of benefiting
both the University students and the children of
the community.
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Our
Staff Kathy
Bailey- Administrator/Director
I have had the privilege of being the Director/Administrator
of The Jenkins School for nine years and have worked in education
for approximately 19 years. I taught Pre-school through
9th grade in a private school and also taught Kindergarten
at Jenkins for two years. My degrees and certifications
are in Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
with a Masters' degree in Language Arts & Reading. I
am married with two married children and three grandchildren,
whom I thoroughly enjoy. My hobbies include reading, walking,
bike riding and some sports.
Maggie Sieklicki-
Teacher, Kindergarten
I am the Kindergarten teacher at Jenkins and have been for
the past seven years. I also taught Pre-school for one year.
I graduated from Millersville University in 2000 with my
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Special Education
and Early Childhood Education and in 2002 received a Master's
Degree in Early Childhood from Millersville University.
I love to run, cook, spend time with my friends, and read!
From the time I was very young, all I wanted to do was be
a Kindergarten teacher. I have lived in Lancaster for the
past 12 years, but am originally from Shamokin, PA.
Amy Smith-
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
I am one of two Pre-Kindergarten teachers at the Jenkins School.
I have been teaching at Jenkins for eight years and have worked
with young children for the past 18 years. I graduated from
Millersville University with a bachelor's degree in Early
Childhood and Elementary Education. My husband and I live
in East Hempfield with our two young children. My hobbies
include reading and gardening.
Justine Reed-
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
I am one of two Pre-Kindergarten teachers at the Jenkins School. Before coming to Jenkins, I was a teacher for the School District of Lancaster where I taught preschool and kindergarten. I graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education in 2002. I am now pursuing my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Reading Specialist Certification from the same university. I am orginally from Michigan, but have lived in many states, including Florida, Maryland, and, of course, Pennsylvania. I enjoy reading, watching movies, and being outside.
Trisha Romanishan -
Teacher, Multi-Age Preschool
I am the multi-age preschool teacher at Jenkins. I graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor's in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. This is my second year as a teacher at the Jenkins School, and my fifth year as part of the Jenkins family. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Early Childhood Education. I am originally from the Lehigh Valley, but love living in Lancaster. When I am not in school, I love reading, scrapbooking, and taking photographs.
Keri Kotsur-
Teacher, Pre-School
I am the three-year-old preschool teacher at Jenkins. I graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in 2006. I also taught second grade in the Baltimore City public school system last year, but I am excited to be back at Jenkins. I am currently working toward my Master's degree as a reading specialist. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, scrapbooking, and reading.
Vicky Colantonio-
Administrative Assistant
As the administrative assistant of The Jenkins School since March, 2004,
I have the privilege of getting to know the parents as well
as the students, and appreciate the sense of family here
at Jenkins. I received my bachelor’s degree in 1998
and worked in the field of education for 8 years. I have
five grown children and my hobbies include reading, gardening
and spending time with friends and family.
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