Current Staff
In addition to being a wonderful place for children, Frog Pond is also a great place to work. Our staff is made up of individuals representing a variety of cultures and ethnicities. The teacher/administrative retention rate at Frog Pond is very high, as we celebrate a diverse, safe, and nurturing place to grow as a teacher and childcare professional.
Here is a snapshot of some of our leaders:
Director of School Family - Evelyn Evans
Here is a snapshot of some of our leaders:
Assistant Director - Emma Snyder
Swimmers Class
My name is Linda, and I've been teaching in Virginia for five years. I am originally from Michigan. I moved to Virginia to be closer to my daughter and her family. I enjoy spending time with my grandson. We both enjoy doing arts and crafts, painting, and building things. I also like to sew. I love to be outdoors, and I spend a lot of time hiking, biking, sports, and camping.
Swimmers Class
My name is Alice K. Sesay. I'm from Freetown, Sierra Leone, situated on the west coast of Africa. I have a diploma in child care management. I have been working with kids for 13 years. My hobbies are singing, teaching, listening, and exploring.
Tadpole Class
Hello everyone, I’m Anushuya. I have been a teacher for tadpoles at the Frog Pond Early Learning Center for 6 years. When I was a child, I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I decided to teach young children because I love their innocent faces, smiles, hugs, and talking with them! My family has been my biggest influence in life. My teaching style is to provide a safe, nurturing, and FUN environment. I promote physical, social, cognitive, and creative development to children. I encourage families to participate in our many celebrations and join our learning and FUN! I am really proud of the teamwork and understanding we have for each other.
Tadpole Class
Hello, this is Koko Iftikhar. I joined Frog Pond in 2011 and took a break for two years in the middle. I recently rejoined the learning center this January. I love working with kids, especially at Frog Pond, because this is how I grew up, playing outside in nature. I love being around nature, and I feel lucky to do things I love while being at work.
Frog Class
Hi, my name is Zixuan Yang, and people call me Angela. I was born and raised in China. My husband and I live in Virginia and we have two dogs who keep us busy and we enjoy life together. We spend much of our time together in Nature, hiking, camping, and planting. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade and obtained a CDA in Early Childhood Education. I work as a full-time preschooler teacher at Frog Pond and a part-time Mandarin teacher at a language school.
Frog Class
Hello, My name is Jannatul Poly. I have been at Frog Pond early learning center for two years as a frog teacher and enjoy it there. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember because I enjoy working with and like watching kids be amazed when they learn something new. I want to think of my teaching style as a safe but fun learning experience for all my students as well as promoting respect and always encourage my students to interact with each other so they can build the social skills they need for their future as well as encouraging them to enjoy and take advantage of the great outdoors and respecting and loving Mother Nature, I am very grateful for my Frog pond teaching team together we provide a safe and enjoyable learning experience for all of our students.
Frog Class
Hi! My name is Kelsey Scholer. I’m originally from Miami, FL, and I have lived in Virginia for two years. I hold a bachelor’s degree in media communications, and I am currently working on my master’s in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education at Antioch University New England. I have worked with children in various learning environments for over five years and am grateful to continue my journey at Frog Pond this year. I love traveling, painting, reading, weaving, and practicing yoga. Most importantly, I love to spend time in the beautiful outdoors, wandering and exploring with little ones!
Frog Class
Hi! My name is Aster .
Dragonfly Class
My name is Rebeca Siguenza, I moved to the United States when I was 14 years old. I’ve been at Frog Pond for over six wonderful years now. I enjoy working in a place surrounded by nature. It reminds me a lot of how I grew up in El Salvador. Currently, I’m working on my Early Childhood associate. I love children, sports, art, coffee, and desserts.
Dragonfly Class
Hi, I'm Maxwell and I'm thrilled to return as a preschool teacher at Frog Pond for my second year. I'm an energetic and outgoing person who loves to make children laugh. I often find myself being silly and falling over my words just to see a smile on their faces. I'm a huge sports fan, especially basketball, and have been playing basketball since 3rd grade. In addition to basketball, I've played many other sports such as lacrosse in college and football in High School. I'm excited to meet all the kids and parents again and see how much the children grow in the next year!
Dragonfly Class
My name is Tiara Miller
Tadpole Class
My name is Awatif Elhaje. I've been working at Frog Pond for 20 years. This month marks my 20th year. I thank Mrs. Pam for giving me this opportunity. I have learned a lot working with the children, nature, and philosophy of the Frog Pond Early Learning Center. The school is nature-based, and I enjoy working with the children outdoors. Frog Pond is like my second home away from home.