MEET OUR TEACHERS

My name is Miss Dee-Dee and I have been with the Windmill family since the fall of 1994. I began working at the Toddle house and over the years I have made my way through almost all of the classrooms. For the last 11 years I have been teaching Pre- Kindergarten. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. During summer camp, I can be found at the pool teaching swim lessons and keeping everyone safe in the water. When I am not at Windmill, I stay busy raising my 2 teen aged boys and 2 rescue pups!

I have been working at Windmill Day School since 2003 and I have not missed a summer camp since 1996! I work with our Pre-K, but I have also worked with Kindergarten and our three year olds. During the summer, I help run our Sports/Athletic program and I am also the C.I.T. and J.C. supervisor. Outside of Windmill, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Brittany; my son, Sonny; and our dog, Penny.

My family and I have been coming to Windmill for years: I started as a camper, and became a counselor in 2011 after getting my Medical Degree from Xavier University School of Medicine.  While working here during the school year, I also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health, which has taken me away from working at Windmill full time.  I now live in Delaware, but I can’t stay away from Windmill too long – you’ll see me now and then in a theater production, on a computer, or consulting on medical issues.  Even though I’ve earned a lot of recognition in my career, my favorite achievement is finally getting on the ten year tree!

I started at Windmill in June of 2011 heading up the Art program at summer camp. I have since worked in most of the different classrooms but have been a staple with the older toddles for the last several years. I graduated from Rider University in 2005 with a BA in Theater and Journalism. After working as an assistant in a preschool autistic class, I decided to get my teaching certificate and completed the New Pathways to Teaching in NJ program in 2009. When I’m not at Windmill, I’m spending time with my husband and two sons, or at the ballet studio taking classes and rehearsing.

My name is Kimberlee but most of my family and friends call me Kimmie! I have been a member of the Windmill family since 2008.  I spend my time almost exclusively at the toddle house with our youngest (and cutest) customers! (1-2years old)  A proud daughter of a retired Marine,  I was born and raised on military bases for most of my childhood. I am the oldest of four siblings and “Fur Mama” to 2 massive Rottweilers!  Married in 2014, my husband and I enjoy following NCAA basketball and all of the Philadelphia sports teams.  We eagerly await the arrival of our baby girl this February and look forward to instilling in her Windmill values and traditions.

Hello there! I’m one of the Kindergarten teachers here at Windmill.  I started my career here in 2001, and I’ve been co-teaching with Ms. Jen in the K-Class for over ten years.  I graduated from Gwynedd Mercy College in 2008 with certification in Elementary Education K-6.  I have a daughter, Francesca/Frankie J, who enjoys spending her days at the toddle house.  Keeping Windmill’s motto: Play Nice, Work Hard, Stay Kind is at the forefront of my each day!!

I came into Windmill for an interview with Miss Lisa and “Uncle Leon” in 1989 and never left!  I wear many hats at Windmill but during the school year, I work with the 3 year class and am ALWAYS planning for upcoming summer camp!  I am  the mother of 3 children and “Meemaw” to 6 grandchildren.  I spend most non-working moments either running, swimming, cycling or doing yoga in training for my next Ironman competition!

I have been at Windmill since 1980! I spent most afternoons during my high school career helping my mom with some of our first “customers.”  After graduating from Millersville University in 1991, I worked in Atlanta full time as a costumer in the film and television industry.  I finally came back “home” in 2006 and have been here year round since then.  I love to travel with my husband David (aka Mr. Dave a Roo) and polo is my passion.  You can check me out sporting our Windmill team shirts on Saturdays during the summer months at Tinicum Park Polo Club.

My name is Samantha Long and I first started working at Windmill during the Summer Camp seasons from 2007-2009.  Since graduating from Bloomsburg University with a BA in Elementary Education, I sprouted roots at Windmill by staying all year long.  I have worked with students & campers of all ages, but have in the last couple of years I found my sweet spot with the Pre-3 class in the farmhouse!  Besides my Windmill family, I am wife to husband Brent, fur mama of two rescue Pit Bulls Peanut Butter & Blueberry Jam, and mom to Sawyer, who is now a Windmill student!

• Started my career as a preschool teacher in 2007
• Obtained my Child Development Associate credential in 2008
• Worked at a previous preschool from 2007-2016 before joining the Windmill Family in March of 2016
• I married my best friend Dave in 2012 and together we have 2 children, Jayden and Brielle
• When I am not at work I enjoy being outside – hiking, quading, and taking motorcycle rides