Meet Miss Lafferty- our new TA in Mrs. Clark's

We are excited to introduce you to one of our new Teaching Assistants, Miss Lafferty. She is working in our Pretoddler classroom with Mrs. Clark. Miss Lafferty hopes to bring a comfortable and safe environment for students to learn in. We are happy to welcome her to our Oakhill staff.

What position did you hold prior to this current position? 

Kids Club worker and substitute teacher

What made you interested in this new career?

I became interested in this position because it was a new opportunity and I knew I could learn a lot from this experience. 

What do you hope to bring to this position and/or your students?

I hope to bring a comfortable and safe environment for the kids to learn in. 

What excites you about this new position? 

I am most excited to get to know the students and their families as well as watching them grow.

What led you to education?  

Education has always been an interest of mine ever since I was little. I love education because of the close relationship you are able to form with these kids and helping them grow and learn is the biggest reward!

What is your favorite memory of school from when you were a child?

One of my favorite memories from school is looping with my kindergarten class and teacher. 

How did you get ready/prepare for your first day of school at Oakhill Day School?

I prepared for the first day of school by talking to my lead about my role in the classroom and the things I was responsible for getting done throughout the day.