Karen Rooney (Mrs. Rooney)

Date of hire: March 2005

My favorite children's book/story:

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae

Fun facts about me:

I like writing poems and I enjoy going to the beach ... anytime.

Why did you decide to work with preschoolers?

Because a preschooler's world is like a blank slate and they enjoy learning about everything.

What do you love the most about teaching/working with little ones?

It makes me smile! I thoroughly enjoy helping children learn.

From your perspective, what makes the Children's Center so special?

The staff and families that send their children to our school.