Chrystal Sand Toddler Room

Mrs. Chrystal will be starting her second year in the Early Childhood Program.  This year she will be the Young Preschool Teacher as well as the director for the infant-young preschool programs. Chrystal attended St. Cloud Technical College, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She has 18 years of early childhood experience and is very passionate about the littlest SHS students.

Chrystal has been married to her husband, Mike, for almost 24 years. They live south of Melrose, where they enjoy gardening. They have been blessed with three children and two grandchildren who are their pride and joy. 

In her free time, Chrystal enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her family.

ABOUT THE CLASSROOM: 

Our preschool program provides a well-rounded learning experience that supports children’s development across all major areas of early childhood education, including reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies, art, sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor development.

The preschool classroom is intentionally designed to encourage children to participate in all areas of learning. Throughout the day, children engage in activities that promote literacy, early math skills, science and social studies, dramatic play, social-emotional development, art, sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor skills.

We also incorporate Catholic values into our curriculum by teaching children about God and helping them understand that each child is a unique and special gift from God.

Other Things To Know

* Mrs. Chrystal and the Early Childhood Team are Trained Early Childhood Catalyst Approach Teachers and implement this in the classroom philosophy. 

*Classroom Newsletters are sent out every month.

* We have a two year rotating full themed preschool Literacy curriculum.

Sianna Mayers Toddler Room Aide

Ms Sianna is a lead teacher in the toddler room. She has experience with toddlers working in a home daycare environment in her early years of employment . She worked in a daycare center for 5 years before coming to Sacred Heart and is now starting her 3rd year. She is excited to continue with the Sacred Heart team.  She lives with her family on a farm south of Freeport and in her free time she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her boyfriend.