Tadpole (Jumper) 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. 

Tadpole (Jumper) Class

Hello everyone, I’m Anushuya. I have been a teacher for tadpoles at the Frog Pond Early Learning Center for 9 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. 

Tadpole (Hopper) Class

Hello! My name is Chrystal. I started at Frog Pond in August 2024 with the Tadpoles team. I am a graphic design major at northern Virginia community college. My hobbies are journaling, shopping, drawing and listening to music. I also love trying new foods and traveling. I enjoy working with children, dancing and doing crafts.

Tadpole (Hopper) Class

Hello! My name is Ms. Yanissa

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 nine 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.! I’m so excited to return for my third year as a preschool teacher at Frog Pond! It’s been such a joy to be part of this school family, and I can’t wait to continue helping our little learners grow and thrive.

I’m an energetic and outgoing person who loves to make children laugh. Whether I’m being silly or tripping over my words, it’s all worth it just to see their bright smiles! Outside of teaching, I’m a huge sports fan—especially basketball, which I’ve been playing since 3rd grade. I’ve also had the chance to play lacrosse in college and football in high school, so sports have always been close to my heart.

I’m so excited to meet all the kids and parents again and can’t wait to see how much our students will grow in the year ahead!

Dragonfly Class

Ms. Maureen