Donna Storey Kane
Teacher/Director
Donna has been teaching preschool since she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 1991. She owned her on preschool/daycare, serving 20 children ages 6 weeks thru kindergarten, for 18 years. When her children started school, Donna closed her program and went to work in a developmental preschool serving both children with special needs and typically developing. After adopting a child with special needs, Donna went to work again teaching preschool.
Donna has continued her education beyond her basic degree. She has 24 credit hours toward her masters in Early Childhood Special Education, been trained in handwriting without tears, get set for school, and is certified by IMSLIC (International Multisensory Structure Language Education Council). Donna continues to strive to find best ways to teach all children to their fullest potential.
Donna finds way to include the child’s natural world into her curriculum. She gets to know each child and their interests and develops activities to help each child reach their fullest potential. She believes in using the natural world around us. Donna is able to stop everything and change gears to explore something happening here and now. She is not afraid to use the model “I don’t know, but let’s find out” approach to children’s questions. Donna is extremely excited to start this new preschool adventure with your child!
Jaime Storey Kiesow
Owner/Administrative Director
Jaime graduated from The University of New England in 1998 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She opened StoreySmith Pediatric Clinic, PA in 1999 and continues to be the owner and director of the clinic. The clinic offers occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech and language evaluations for children. Jaime also owned and directed My School, INC from 2004-2010, a developmental preschool for children with developmental needs and children who were typically developing.
Jaime enjoys spending her free time with her husband and 4 children ranging from 4 to 17 years old. As a family they enjoy soccer, basketball, baseball and t-ball! Jaime is beyond thrilled to open StoreyTime Learning Center and Aftercare with Donna!
Sandy Bryant
Teacher – Preschool
Sandy started teaching preschool in 2008. She also worked on a Child Care Study at Temple University with the National Institute Of Child and Human Development in the 90’s. Shortly after graduating from Roanoke College, Sandy started out in social work, working with homebound senior citizens. Sandy continued in this field for 10 years and then stayed home to take care of her three children.
Sandy has loved working with both ends of the age spectrum. She feels that it has been a great experience to have worked with so many wonderful older people, who have lived a full life. And now she thinks it is great to get to know the personalities of so many kiddos at the beginning of their life.
Heather Brown
Teacher/Aftercare Assistant Director
Heather Brown has worked at StoreyTime Learning Center since 2017, and with Sandy and Donna for four years prior to StoreyTime opening. She loves working with children and it shows in her kind calm manner she shows all the children. Heather lives in Cumberland with her husband and two daughters. She loves working in the community in which she lives and watching all the students grow into such wonderful human beings! Along with Storeytime, Heather is also the Assistant Director of the Aftercare program for Mabel I Wilson School. When not at school, she enjoys going for walks and spending time with her family.
Stephanie Spaulding
Teacher – Infant/Toddler Care
Stephanie grew up in Raymond, Maine and earned her Bachelorʼs degree in Health Education and Promotion from Plymouth State University, with a concentration in Athletic Training. Stephanie has spent many years working with children in classroom, clinical and recreational settings. Stephanieʼs three favorite things outside of work and children are her dogs, books, and planning events. Stephanie loves working with children of all ages and abilities and is excited to continue her education and work with children.
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