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We love Ms. Frizzle's trademark quote from The Magic School Bus: "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"
Employee Bios Certified and Professional TLC has a rigorous, multi-tiered pre-employment job application. To be a Legacy teacher, employees must meet TLC standards (interviews, a physical exam, performance reviews) and State of Georgia standards (extensive background checks, CPR-First Aid certification, and 10 hours of yearly continuing education classes). Though experienced, we consider ourselves "I DON'T know it alls" and are continually learning from our professional peers, families, and, perhaps the best teachers of all, the children! We hire highly qualified individuals who expect the best from themselves, are enthusistic about our profession, and strive to provide the best for families. In our staff you will find quality counsel as we partner with you to help your child succeed. Our instructors are of varied backgrounds with one common goal: providing a premier education in a nurturing environment. Simply put, TLC hires teachers who LOVE their "job" and believe their vocation is a vacation.
 Our Director
Ms. Susan and her husband have three grown children. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from UGA in Athens (Go Dawgs!) and attended graduate classes at GSU and educational courses at Harvard. She has taught and directed for over 35 years including teaching first grade and kindergarten as a public school teacher . After that, she worked simultaneously as a teacher and Director at St. Andrew Learning Center! Ms. Susan has been a speaker at NAEYC conferences and served as a validator for NAEYC Accredidation of other day care centers. She also served as Founding Director of Temple Sinai Preschool from 1986-2008. She realized her life long dream of having her own school and is excited about her calling: growing future generations! Oh, and don't forget to ask about her four grandbabies!  Kitchen Coordinator
Ms. Betty is an expert on preparing healthy, appealing children's food... because she has four hungry boys of her own to feed! She uses online resources, cookbooks, and suggestions to create new, exciting, often HOMEMADE meals. It's always a treat to return from the playground and sniff the delicious kitchen aromas to decipher what Ms. Betty is cooking. Every Wednesday is "make your own snack" day. The children are given ingredients and encouraged to build something, like a bananapillar or p.b. spider. TLC strives to serve organic foods, and you can view some of Ms. Betty's creations by visiting our "Go Green" tab. Teacher Time!
 18 month's Teacher
Ms. Jane teaches the toddlers. She has been teaching for 23 years and even taught our Director's daughter (who now has her own daughter) a long, long time ago.! Wow, how time flies! Ms. Jane now has three grandbabies, though you would never guess it by looking at her! She's an excellent source of information and a real pro. All teachers should grow up to be like Ms. Jane!  18 month's Teacher
Ms. Archana completed her Bachelor's Degree in History and Economics and then her Master's in Public Administration. Before getting married and moving to the United States, she taught grades K-2 and 9th and 10th grade economics and geography in India. While raising her two children (now ages 5 and 10), she substituted in various schools. Ms. Archana loves working with children and is very passionate about her work at TLC. Her approach is customized to meet the individual needs of each child. Her interests include battic print art, music, and cooking.  2's Teacher
Ms. Kathie lives in Sandy Springs with her husband, two sons (ages 9 and 12) and a dog. She has a B.S. degree in Psychology from Georgia State, and continued her studies there in Elementary Art Education. She has worked with children in various settings including children's programming at The Hunter Museum of Art, substitute teaching in preschools, and extensive volunteering at her own children's elementary school. Working with children is her passion! She enjoys kids' lack of inhibition when creating art, seeing things freshly through their eyes, and their never-ending curiosity! Her interests include painting, live music, reading, exercise, and being with her family.  2's Teacher
Ms. Joy and her husband of 25 years live in East Cobb. They have two adult boys. Their eldest is a graduate of Penn State, and their youngest will be attending Medical College of Georgia--a future doctor!! Joy graduated from UGA with a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's in Special Needs. She has taught Special Education, headed an entrepreneurial endeavor ( Vibe Entertainment), and has taught preschool for over 15 years!! Of course, we can't forget her "daughter", a two year old Lhasa Apso named Dolly, whom she adores.
3's and 4's Teacher
Ms. Shannon graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education including dual emphasis in Spanish and English. After briefly substitute teaching in public schools, she married and moved to Atlanta where she spent two years working for AmeriCorps at Benteen Elementary School (second and fifth graders). Upon contract completion, she began teaching fours and Pre-K in Dunwoody for almost a decade. In 2007, Shannon joined the staff of TLC and has the best job in the world: working with wee ones! She is a discount diva (fashion frugalista) who brings a wacky sense of humor, love of children, and addiction to scrapbooking. Just don't ask her to cook anything!  3's and 4's Teacher
Ms. Nelofer has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and lives in Marietta with her husband. She has two grown daughters. Ms. Nelofer enjoys teaching preschoolers and has experience working with children of various age groups for over a decade! She finds working with children extremely rewarding and feels privileged to be instrumental in children's earliest learning experiences. Their curiosity and honesty make her work a joy. In her free time Ms. Nelofer can be found in the kitchen trying out new recipes. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and meeting people. (You forgot to mention shopping at Kohls!) Ms. Jill graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations. After being in the corporate world for six years, she decided her heart was really with children and opted to try it out-- good thing, too, because she loves it! Jill and her husband, Jon, live in Sandy Springs with their two precious pups, Bella and Mitzy. Her interests include being with friends and family, traveling (she saw Cookie Monster in New York!), cooking, and Alabama football.  Ms. Lorie taught Elementary and Special Education in public schools for several years. She also worked as a private tutor and volunteered in literacy programs. She was an active volunteer during the years that her children attended school, serving as Chairperson for Drug and Alcohol Education, rep. for North Atlanta Parents' Council, and rep. on the Fulton Co. Health Education Committee. She has taught various parenting programs, including "How to Talk so Kids will Listen", "Parent to Parent", and most recently "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent". She currently serves on the Board of Sandy Springs Education Force. She lives in Sandy Springs with her husband and loves being with her chldren and four grandchildren. Her passions include traveling, cooking, sailing, yoga, and instilling a love of life and learning in children. 
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