{"id":61,"date":"2018-09-05T12:50:38","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T17:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pnstest.blackvortex.net\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2026-11-05T21:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T02:12:32","slug":"teachers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/index.php\/teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kim Carr &#8211; Lead Teacher<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16733  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-300x296.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-1024x1009.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-600x591.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-1536x1514.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kim-id-pic.jpg 1539w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With over 30 years of experience in education, I am a dedicated and passionate nursery school teacher who truly loves what I do!\u00a0 I strongly believe that young children learn best through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. I find great joy in watching children grow, discover new things, develop confidence, and reach important milestones. I strive to create a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of the classroom, I enjoy cooking, reading, and traveling, as well as making memories and spending quality time with my family. My greatest joy is spending time with my grown children, their spouses, and their families. I also love being surrounded by our 3 grand doggies!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carrie Riordan &#8211; Assistant Teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16499 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-246x246.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-185x185.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.perintonnurseryschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carrie-Inside-2-web-384x384.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">Carrie Riordan has lived in Fairport since 2009, setting down roots with her husband and a son and a daughter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">, both of whom attended Perinton Nursery School. Carrie has been involved with Perinton Nursery School in every capacity &#8211; as a parent, as well as holding different PNS board <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">positions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">\u00a0ranging from registrar to co-chair. Carrie has been working as a teacher\u2019s assistance at PNS since 2021. She is excited to share her love of the school and it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">s community by being in the classroom. Carrie loves working with young children<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">, celebrating with them as they discover new things and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">encouraging\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">grow<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">\u00a0with excitement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\"> through experiences in and out of the classroom<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">. Carrie is loving, caring, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">patient with people of all ages. Carrie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\"> is excited to work with Mrs. Kim and the students in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">wonderful,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">\u00a0Reggio<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">environment.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224889036 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Board of Directors<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224889036 BCX0\">As a cooperative, PNS is run by a Board of Directors made up of the parents of our current students. All families enrolled in the school are required to participate in the running of the school, whether it&#8217;s as a member of the Board, a Committee Coordinator, or assisting in the classroom. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kim Carr &#8211; Lead Teacher With over 30 years of experience in education, I am a dedicated and passionate nursery school teacher who truly loves what I do!\u00a0 I strongly believe that young children learn best through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. 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