The teachers are the heart of any preschool experience. At CHUP, our certified teachers offer a warm and caring environment in which to learn and grow. Both teachers participate in continuing education through the Greater Detroit Cooperative Preschool Teachers' Association.
Mrs. Margaret Hadley - Three's Teacher
Mrs. Hadley began teaching at CHUP Preschool in the fall of 2007, after having been a member and serving on the board while her own children attended the school.She has lived in Michigan all her life, growing up in Livonia, then moving to Dearborn after marrying.She attended Eastern Michigan University and received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.She has earned 18 credit hours in the Guidance and Counseling Master’s program from Eastern Michigan University.Margaret is active in the community and schools.She has served as a Cub Scout Den Leader, Daisy Co-Leader and actively volunteers in her children’s schools.Mrs. Hadley and her husband Darwin reside in Dearborn and have three children:DJ, Nicholas, and Megan.
"My three children all had the wonderful opportunity of attending CHUP Preschool.I feel so fortunate to be able to be back at CHUP as the new three-year-old teacher.My family has benefited greatly from the experiences and memories of attending CHUP.It provided the chance for me to participate in my children’s education, as well as meet other dedicated parent.The co-op program allowed me to work in the classroom and to serve as a board member.I loved being able to observe my children using their imagination and making new friends.
CHUP encourages preschoolers to have fun in a safe learning environment.The program is based on a developmental philosophy.CHUP focuses on learning through playing and exploration.Free play in the classroom provides the best possible learning environment and helps young children develop many skills.It encourages children to have fun by providing age appropriate toys, crafts, music and hands on curriculum.Children will be exposed to group time, which offers stories, calendar and weather discussion, finger plays, and movement through music.CHUP also has many opportunities for outside enrichment to help your child learn about the world around them.
CHUP Preschool offers parents the wonderful gift of sharing in their children’s education.Its program provides a combination of resources to enhance and inspire learning and discovery.Playing stimulates the three-year-olds cognitive and creative development, as a co-op parent you will have the opportunity to observe and participate in your child’s learning.This experience will bring great joy as you watch your preschooler grow and learn.
My goal for each child is to help foster confidence and independence.I want each child to feel special in my classroom and enjoy coming to CHUP Preschool.This may be your child’s first encounter with school or being away from you.I want to help make this transition a positive pleasant experience.It is my hope that the experiences your preschooler has at CHUP will inspire and enrich their lives."
Mrs. Lois Gueli - Four's Teacher
Mrs. Gueli has taught at CHUP for more than 17 years. She is originally from New York City and received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the City College of New York. Mrs. Gueli has also completed a twelve-hour workshop in the Michigan Method of tutoring adults in literacy and has also received a "Distinguished Service Award" from the Greater Detroit Cooperative Nursery Council for outstanding service with CHUP Preschool. She is a member of the Teachers Association of the Greater Detroit Cooperative Nursery Council. Mrs. Gueli also volunteers her time as a tutor to underprivileged children. Mrs. Gueli and her husband Tom live here in Dearborn, where they raised three children. Their two daughters are graduates of Michigan State University, and their son graduated from Western Michigan University.The Guelis have two cats, and a dog named Jordan who volunteers as a therapy dog for the eldery.
"I teach at CHUP Preschool because it has so much to offer young children and their families. I am privileged to work with parents who are dedicated, responsible, and want to be involved in their children's education. As a matter of fact some of our parents are CHUP alumni themselves. CHUP is a program with a developmental philosophy for 3, 4 and young 5 year old children. We know that children learn at their own pace and in their own way. The emphasis is on constructive play as an effective learning tool. Play is FUNdamental to children's development. Play is essential for children to learn. It is through play that children explore their world. Young children's thinking is concrete, they need direct hands on experiences to understand their world. They need to touch, manipulate, and experiment.
A variety of experiences are offered to the children to expand and challenge their abilities. We give the children blocks of time for free-choice activities. We provide art activities, music, finger plays, cooking, language development, games, social activities, creative dramatics, physical development, math, science and field trips.
My goal is to build a good relationship with each child. They know that they can trust me and that I care about them. I try to treat every child the way I would want my own children treated. I try to love them like my own, motivate them, make them feel good about themselves and give them an "I Can Do" attitude. Our preschool provides a foundation for the children to build upon for the rest of their lives."
