Meet Our Teachers

  • Profile - Angela Slack (Director, Teacher)

    Angela Slack

    DIRECTOR AND TEACHER

    Teacher Angela received her BA from CSU Monterey Bay and has attended community colleges for additional child development courses. She has been teaching preschool since 1999. Before joining MPPP as a staff member her own children attended the preschool program.

    Teacher Angela is committed to constantly improving our learning through play philosophy. She has completed trainings and seminars at Stanford’s Bing Nursery School. In 2022, Angela completed Hand In Hand Parenting’s Foundations Course for Early Childhood Educators.

    Fun Fact: Teacher Angela's favorite preschool activities are mallet painting and digging in the sandbox.

  • Profile - Amy Haskett (Teacher)

    Amy Haskett

    TEACHER

    Teacher Amy received her Associates Degree at Modesto Junior College and continued on in their Early Childhood Education program to receive her Teacher Permit. She taught at MPPP from 2003-2005 before deciding to stay home to raise her three children. She spent 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, nanny to her niece and nephew, baseball mom, gymnastics mom, Scouting mom, etc. Amy returned to MPPP in January 2021 and is extremely happy to be back as part of this amazing program helping children develop through play.

    Fun Fact: Teacher Amy attended the MPPP program as a preschooler from age 2-5!

Thank you MPPP Teachers!

These dedicated professionals embark on a journey filled with purpose, compassion, and a relentless commitment to laying the foundation for young children's future success.

Preschool teachers are the architects of a child's first educational experience. They are the ones who shape their curiosity, encourage their exploratory nature, and instill in them the desire to learn.

With unwavering dedication, our preschool teachers plan and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles and developmental needs. They understand that children learn through play, and they design activities that foster cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.

Our teachers are not just educators but also role models. They teach invaluable life skills such as empathy, kindness, and respect, paving the way for children to become responsible and compassionate members of society. They create a classroom community where diversity is celebrated and individuality is embraced.

Our teachers also collaborate closely with parents, understanding the significance of a strong partnership between home and school. They communicate and involve families in their child's education, recognizing that parental involvement plays a pivotal role in a child's overall development.

The passion and dedication of our preschool teachers extend beyond the classroom walls. They continuously seek professional growth opportunities, attending workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay updated on the latest research and best practices. They are lifelong learners themselves, committed to providing the highest quality education to their students.

So, as we embark on this journey through the world of early childhood education, let us pay tribute to our hardworking preschool teachers who selflessly devote their time, energy, and talents to shaping the minds and hearts of our precious little ones. Their unwavering commitment illuminates the path for our children's bright future.