Worcester Prep adds kindergarten section, extends after-care hours
Worcester Preparatory School has announced the addition of a second section of kindergarten this fall. The two classes will be led by the dynamic and experienced teaching team of Kelley Burton and Heather Dennis, along with kindergarten assistant Brittany Flurer. With its 10:1 student-teacher ratio, Worcester Prep’s kindergarten program is renowned for small classes which allow teachers to engage and nurture each child on a personal level to develop their full potential.
Transitioning from Worcester Prep second grade to the kindergarten classroom, Kelley Burton (WPS alumna ‘05) looks forward to sharing her passion for teaching. “I will continue to encourage my young, enthusiastic students to build upon their natural love of learning through exploration and hands-on experiences,” said Burton.
Joining Burton will be new faculty member Heather Dennis, a former lower school teacher in the Montgomery and Wicomico counties school systems in Maryland, and program director at Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore. Dennis said, “I first fell in love with Worcester Preparatory School when our son enrolled as a prekindergartener two years ago, and now I get to fall in love with it all over again as a kindergarten teacher. I cannot wait to welcome children to my classroom, a student-centered space where I will cultivate a love of learning and discovery for them to flourish. They will enter as eager new students and leave with the foundation they need to be successful in their academic future.” A member of the WPS faculty the past four years, Brittany Flurer (WPS alumna ‘11) will continue her integral role as assistant to the kindergarten teachers.
For parents who need extra time for pickup at the end of the day, WPS offers an after-care program until 6 p.m. for students in preschool through sixth grades. The cost varies depending on two-, three- or five-day weekly options. For after-care and enrollment information, contact Director of Admissions Tara Becker at tbecker@worcesterprep.org or call 410-641-3575.
