FOUR'S CLASS
Monday - Thursday
UPPS operates one 4-year-old class which is a grouping of 21 to 24 children with three teachers, using two connected rooms. The children attend four days per week: Monday through Thursday. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, children have the option to stay for "Lunch Bunch", an additional hour for lunch and extra play time.
Thematic units are presented in the three classroom centers. An emphasis is placed on play and social development while learning the necessary skills for successful entrance to kindergarten. Pre-reading, pre-math, and pre-writing skills activities are incorporated in the many hands-on learning activities and materials available.
Myra McVicker
Myra was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where she met and married her high school sweetheart. She received her BS in special education from The Ohio State University and taught for five years before becoming a stay at home mom to their three (now grown) boys. She loves to play tennis and swim, garden and cook, and spend time with her boys. She has taught at UPPS since 2009 and has been a Fours’ teacher since 2011 where she delights in the wonder, excitement and enthusiasm of young children.
Amy Ferguson
Amy Ferguson joined the UPPS staff as a Two’s teacher in 2011. Amy had been substituting at area preschools and also designs jewelry which she creates from silver or from “vintage pieces” she finds at antique sales. In addition to an extensive background and interest in art, Amy also had been an aerobics instructor and, with her husband James, have three children.
Judy McKenna
Miss Judy was a teacher in the UPPS Fours' class from 2009 - 2017. After a brief hiatus during which she continued to sub for UPPS, Miss Judy is thrilled to be returning in 2020 to the Fours' teaching team. Miss Judy's love for working with children started at a young age. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Special Education. She and her husband are parents of two adult sons. Miss Judy enjoys reading, gardening and long walks with her dogs.
