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History
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The Elizabeth Jenkins Early Childhood Center was named after Elizabeth M. Jenkins in 1970 who was a teacher at the Millersville Laboratory School from 1948 to 1970. The Center was first developed to act as an educational aid for new teachers and early childhood educators. The Jenkins School, as it is called today, is located on the Millersville University campus in the Stayer Education Building.
John E. Pflum was the first Director of Jenkins in 1970. The basic organization of Jenkins in 1970 consisted of a 4-year-old kindergarten, a primary and an intermediate unit, and a Special Education class.
During the spring of 1978, the college administration changed the focus of the curriculum to provide a setting in which pre-service and in-service teacher education students could observe and participate in exemplary education practices. Other programs were developed to meet future needs such as an evening care program, parent workshops, an after school program, and also a Saturday program.
In 1989, Ingrid Vail became the Director of Elizabeth Jenkins Early Childhood Center and Linda Kasper followed in 1991. Jenkins continued to provide a quality program to children, parents, and families. University students continue to use Jenkins today as a learning tool. Jenkins was under the control of Millersville University until 1998.
Under the leadership of the Director, Kathy Bailey, Jenkins was successfully managed by Student Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2002. Renamed The Jenkins School in 2005, the school has its own Executive Board of Directors who now assist the Administration in running the school efficiently.
Led by the Director, Kathy Bailey since 1998, the staff includes state-certified teachers, graduate students and University undergraduate students as teacher aides. All members of the teaching faculty are fully certified in elementary and/or early childhood education and/or special education by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
As in the past, Millersville graduate and undergraduate students are involved in the Jenkins classroom activities in various ways. Their enthusiasm and creativity add immeasurably to the school. The Jenkins School has had a long-standing tradition of benefiting both the University students and the children of the community.
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Our Staff
Kathy Bailey- Administrator/Director
I have had the privilege of being the Director/Administrator of The Jenkins School for 11 1/2 years and have worked in education for approximately 21 years. I taught Pre-School through 9th grade in a private school and also taught Kindergarten at Jenkins for two years. My degrees and certifications are in Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education with a Masters' degree in Language Arts & Reading. I am married with two married children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild, whom I thoroughly enjoy. My hobbies include reading, walking, bike riding and some sports.
Susan Brunk - Teacher, Kindergarten
I am the Kindergarten teacher at Jenkins. Prior to this experience, I taught Kindergarten in St. Louis, MO. I graduated from Asbury College near Lexington, KY in 2004 with a degree in Elementary Education and certification in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working on my Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language at Millersville Univeristy. My husband and I live in East Petersburg with our new baby and our cat, Lily. My hobbies include reading and swimming.
Amy Smith- Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
I am one of two Pre-Kindergarten teachers at the Jenkins School. I have been teaching at Jenkins for eleven years and have worked with young children for the past 20 years. I graduated from Millersville University with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. My husband and I live in East Hempfield with our eight year old daughter and five year old son. My hobbies include reading and gardening.
Emily Adams- Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
I am one of the Pre-Kindergarten teachers at Jenkins. I graduated from Millersville University with a a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in 2008. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Language and Literacy and earning my Reading Specialist certification through Millersville Univeristy. I have worked at Jenkins for the past three years and have lived in Millersville Borough for the past five years. I am originally from Horsham, Pa., which is located thirty minutes outside of Philadelphia. My hobbies include tennis, running, theatre, going on vacations, and spending time with family and friends.
Andrea Emig - Teacher, Pre-School
I am the three-year-old preschool teacher at Jenkins. I graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in December 1998. I earned my Master's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in August 2006. I taught for nine years in Lancaster City as a K-4 Teacher and one year in Donegal as a Kindergarten teacher. I am recently married and have four children between the ages of six and fourteen, as well as two dogs. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family playing games, watching movies, participating in the music and children's ministries at church, and reading. Teaching is my heart's passion and I enjoy every moment.
Vicky Colantonio- Administrative Assistant
As the administrative assistant of The Jenkins School since February, 2004, I have the privilege of getting to know the parents as well as the students, and appreciate the sense of family here at Jenkins. I received my bachelor’s degree in 1998 and worked in the field of education for 14 years. I have five grown children, two grandchildren, and my hobbies include reading, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
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