Hello, I am the very lucky new Parkview teacher Vicki Reel with the 2/3 frog class. I am very excited about the opportunity to learn, laugh and play with the children and parents this school year! As a co-op parent it was always the highlight of my week to come to class. Being able to watch the children grown, learn, interact and play was a truly magical part of my life. I was fortunate enough to be elected to my co-op’s vice presidency where I could share my opinions and ideas with other active and caring parents. My Husband and two little daughters, Adrianna and Athena are the center of my world and watching my girls develop in a co-op environment made me a true believer in the value and importance of the program. You can rest assured that my new little friends in the frog class will be loved, nurtured and cared for every second we are together.
I love museums, bookstores, parks, gardening, clothlines, rainstorms, family walks, hugs, and smiling faces. I am part of a lucky group who can get down on our knees, get play dough under our nails, paint in our hair and see the world through the eyes of a child, and it sure is beautiful!
Linda Costlow (Turtles 3/4's)
Hello, my name is Linda Costlow. I am the 3/4 ’s Turtles class teacher and lead teacher at Parkview Cooperative Preschool. This will be my 8th year teaching at Parkview. Along with my Turtles class, I co-teach the Kindergarten enrichment class on Mondays and the extended day program on Wednesdays. I have a BS and MA degree in Consumer and Family Science from Ball State University. When I am not planning an activity for my class I enjoy cooking, quilting, gardening, fishing, or taking in a movie with my husband.
We have 3 children and a sweet new daughter in law, Annie. My oldest son, Kyle was married this August and is an IUPUI, IPS Broad Ripple H.S. and Parkview graduate. Kyle is known around Parkview as the Lizard man as he brings in his variety of animals to the Bunny Hop each year. Our daughter, Caryn, works part time and runs her own babysitting business. She is preparing to return to the mission field in the near future. Caryn is also a BRHS and Parkview graduate. My youngest son, Craig, is a boy scout and is in the 8th grade at IPS Center for Inquiry#2.
Parkview has always held a special place in my heart and I cherish the memories I have of my children attending school here. They adored Parkview. I have met some of my closest and dearest friends here. One of the best parts of being involved in a cooperative preschool is the interaction between parents, teachers, and the children. It is a very warm, loving, and supportive community. I feel very blessed to be able to be a part of it. I hope you will stop in and see us sometime. Come and play!!
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Virginia Snell (Caterpillars 4/5's)
Hello, my name is Virginia Snell and this is my first year as
the Caterpillars teacher at Parkview.I’ve worked as a preschool teacher many years ago and have a Bachelors
degree in Elementary Ed.I’ve felt
very welcomed by the parents and teachers at Parkview and am excited about
combining the play-based daily curriculum with a more focused Monday Kindergarten
readiness program and fun Wednesday enrichment day.
My own daughter, Melanie will be entering Kindergarten after
3 years in Co-op.While I was a
Co-op parent, I held positions in Membership and as Board President.Co-op was a great way to get to know and work with other
parents and my daughter’s playmates.Melanie and I both looked forward to the time I spent with her in the
classroom.
In my free time, I enjoy gardening, and reading
fiction.While I’ve appreciated my
time as a stay-at-home parent, I now look forward to creating fun, engaging,
social and learning experiences with your children at this magical age.I know this year will be a wonderful
one as we all participate in helping our caterpillars turn into
butterflies.
