Tiny explorers blossom in the Green Frogs/3 yr old classroom! Giggles fill the air as they conquer the playground climbing structures, navigate mini-metropolises on bikes, and sculpt fantastical worlds with play dough and blocks. Every splash in the sensory table, every brushstroke on a vibrant canvas, fuels their curious minds and kind hearts. Play transforms into learning, building the confident, well-rounded explorers of tomorrow!
The Green Frogs meet three times weekly, either M/W/F or T/Th/F, from 9am-12pm. If your family is interested in a 4 or 5 day a week program, please contact membership@valleydrive.com for more information.
Kirstin McPherson ~ 3s Class Lead Teacher
Kirstin has been a part of Valley Drive Preschool since 1997 when her oldest of four children started as a Green Frog and her second was in the Yellow Ducks classroom. All four of her children attended Valley Drive, and Kirstin held a number of board positions at the school.
Kirstin has a B. A. from the University of Washington and a M. A. T. in Early Childhood Education from the College of Charleston. She has taught preschool, 2nd and 3rd grades and subbed through grade 6 in Fairfax County schools. After the preschool day, Kirstin can usually be found walking the dog or attending her children’s sporting events and activities.
Julie Henning ~ 3s Class Assistant Teacher
Julie joined the Valley Drive family in 2015 when her oldest child joined as a Green Frog. She holds a M.A.T in secondary social studies from Boston University and spent 15 years in the high school classroom as a history teacher before joining the VDPS staff. Julie enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family.