About
Our Preschool
SHS Little Red Preschool is a training lab for high school students to "grow and learn together" as they teach preschoolers under the direction of a certified, experienced teacher and an adult technician.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) 1 and 2 students are introduced to child-related careers and the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Instruction is given regarding developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), curriculum and facility design for young children. Early Childhood Education lab training is a part of the course.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) 3 provides students an opportunity to work with children in a professional lab setting. Students enrolled in this course will: teach young children, demonstrate positive employment skills, maintain a healthy environment for children, and develop positive relationships with children. On-site lab experiences are a major component of the course. Students will continue preparing for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
Kris Kelly is a Family & Consumer Science teacher at Springville High School teaching Child Development and Early Childhood Education. She is also the Director/teacher of the Preschool lab ran by ECE students. She previously owned and operated a large preschool for 15 years.
Teaching is her passion and preschool is her
Happy Place!
Hallie Owens is an Education Technician at the Little Red Preschool at Springville High School. This is Hallie’s second year there, and she absolutely loves working with the preschool and high school students. Hallie and her husband Mike have three kids and are always busy with them. When you see her out and about, make sure to say, “Hi!”
