Lisa Charpentier is a Teacher in the 4&5 Year Old Classes. She has a B.S. in Education from Kent State University with a major in Hearing Impaired, Special Education K-12. She also did post-graduate studies at Kent as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist. Her prior teaching experiences include being a Resource Room Teacher for five years in Midland Michigan and a Hearing Impaired Teacher for the Akron Public Schools for three years. She taught PSR and worked as a volunteer at malls for monthly lessons for preschoolers and is actively involved as a volunteer in the Hudson Schools.

She and her husband Chris are the parents of two high school children, Joe and Molly who is a 2005 graduate of St. Mary Preschool. In her free time, Lisa likes reading, socializing, riding bikes, and enjoys the outdoors with her family.
 
Why do you enjoy working with young children?

I love my job! Since I was a very young child, I have always wanted to be a teacher. My whole family are teachers! I love creating and playing with the children. I love the opportunity to help them learn new things. I love the moment when you help facilitate learning a new concept. I love the joy and pride they have when they learn something new…priceless! The best job in the world!
 
What have young children taught you?

We are always learning in life. A child’s perspective can help an adult see things clearer. Laughter is the best medicine. Crying sometimes helps. A hug really does help a boo boo.

Linda Sucheski’s presence and foundation have made this Preschool an amazing place to work and learn. The staff’s creativity and caring makes working here so easy…I truly love coming to work.