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K4
The K4 Class
Children work with hands-on materials in preparation for writing and cutting. Children work on a variety of skills to prepare for K5. While phonemic awareness and reading readiness are a big part of K4, the classes also work on math, art, science and social studies, as well as gross motor, fine motor and social skills. They attend music, chapel and PE classes once a week.
Our K4 teachers develop lesson plans based on Kindergarten Common Core Standards and SC Early Learning Standards.
Sample Schedule
Late Stay Sample Schedule
K4 Teaching Team:
Kellen Webster – MWF
Kellen was raised in Aiken, SC but has been in Greenville for 11 years now, after moving here from Columbia. Kellen graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and previously taught 5th grade for eleven years. Kellen is so excited to join the CDC staff this year! She and her husband, Smith, have three children; Mamie is in 4th grade, William is in 2nd grade, and Annie in next door to Kellen in the other K4 class at Aldersgate! In her spare time Kellen enjoys being with her family, hiking, biking and adventuring around the upstate, traveling, reading, and going to the lake.
Michelle Green – MWF
This is Michelle’s first year at Aldersgate. She grew up in Orlando, FL but has lived in the Upstate for the last 17 years. She graduated from Clemson in 2014. Along with her husband Kyle, Michelle has 2 children. Trey attended Aldersgate and is now in 1st grade at Greenbrier Elementary School. Holden is 1 year old and this is his first year attending Aldersgate. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with family, hiking, crafting and going thrift shopping.
Tonya Boozer – 5 Day
Originally from Georgia, Tonya lives in Greer with her husband Craig and their two daughters Bentley (17) and Evelyn (13). Aldersgate has been a special part of Tonya’s life for many years – this is her eighth year teaching here, after more than a decade of volunteering and substituting. She is especially proud that both of her girls are Aldersgate graduates, making the school feel like a true family tradition. When she’s not in the classroom, Tonya loves being involved in her church, supporting her children’s schools, and spending time with her family.
Favorite Children’s Books: Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney
Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.”
Janice Pressley – 5 Day
Janice has been with Aldersgate since 1998 and has worked with all age groups over the years. Her children attended Aldersgate CDC from the 1 year old room through K5. Grace graduated from Anderson University and teaches 2nd grade in Tennessee. Alex graduated from USC and works at Michelin in Greenville. Janice loves camping and hiking with her husband Michael and her favorite hobby is feeding birds and sitting outside to watch all of God’s amazing wildlife. She feels that working with children has been such a blessing and she is excited to share our wonderful program with your child!
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Favorite Children’s Book: My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza