Since
opening our doors in April 2000, the Tot Spot's goal has always been to grow enough to offer our students
the best possible programs, but to remain small enough to ensure a caring environment with the most personal learning
experience possible. One of our main operating ideas is that
children need and thrive on consistency. Whether your child begins our programs at 3months or 3 years,
you may be guaranteed that he or she will be offered the same loving and experienced educators throughout.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to ...
Ms. Lori, Owner/Operator of Tot Spot; Kindermusik
and MusikGarten ; Beginning Drawing
Hi! My name is Ms Lori and I would like to share a little about myself with you
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Musical Experience/Training: I have spent much of my life in
musical performance. As a child I sang often in both church and school choirs, as well as in various local productions.
I received vocal training as a member of middle school, high school and college choral groups. I played clarinet
in both high school and college. I am a fully trained, certified and licensed Kindermusik Educator, a trained,
certified and licensed MusikGarten teacher, and a proud member of the National Association of Teacher's of Singing (NATS).
Education and Child Development Experience: I have always enjoyed
working with children, so while obtaining my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Radford University in Radford,
Virginia, I also completed a thematic sequence in Child Development. As
a personal refresher, I recently completed correspondence courses in both early childhood development and childcare fundamentals.
I could not imagine a life without music and art as an integral part of it. Both
reach people's deepest emotions and help us express ourselves when words are just not enough. In addition, I have experienced
the effect music can have in the lives of families firsthand and want to share this experience with others. The Tot Spot
programs have afforded me the amazing opportunity to bring my love for children, music, and family together into one
fulfilling, joyous career.
Ms. Debbie/ Mommy&Me Morning Stretch
Hello! I'm Ms. Debbie and I look forward to seeing you in my Morning Stretch class! Our class is an easy to
follow, imaginative way for you and your child to incorporate exercise into your daily routine!
As for me, though I have a degree in child psychology, I elected to teach private fitness
classes after discovering the marvelous health benefits of a regular exerciese routine and have been offering Aerobics and
Pilates instruction for the past 6 years. After moving to Jacksonville, I found The Tot Spot with my twins and
decided to offer my experience! I am also certified in CPR and First Aid.
Ms. Sandy/ Arts and Crafts
Bio coming soon!