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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 10 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 (8), William (6), and Annie (3). William graduated from Aldersgate K5 in the spring and Annie is starting K3 this year. In her spare time Kellen enjoys being with her family, hiking and adventuring around the upstate, reading, and going to the lake. It is going to be a great year!
Jesse Duprel – MWF
Jesse grew up in Nashville, TN and graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Psychology. She moved to Greenville in 2017 with her husband Alex and their two children, Tyler (16) and Emma (12). Jesse has almost 15 years of experience in early childhood education, including 3 years as a substitute at Aldersgate. While she has loved spending time in all of the classrooms, she is very excited to have found a home in K4 this year. In what little free time isn’t consumed by her kids’ sports (baseball and competitive gymnastics), Jesse likes to read and bake.
Tonya Boozer – 5 Day
Originally from Georgia, Tonya lives in Greer with her husband Craig and their two daughters Bentley (16) and Evelyn (12). This is Tonya’s seventh year teaching at Aldersgate, but she was a volunteer and substitute with us for more than a decade. She is most proud that both of her girls are graduates of Aldersgate. She enjoys volunteering at her church and her children’s schools as well as 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