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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 16 years and have worked in education for approximately 24 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, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild, whom I thoroughly enjoy. My hobbies include reading, walking, bike riding and some sports.
Susan Brunk - Teacher, Pre-School and Multi Age Program
I am the Pre-school and Multi Age Program teacher at Jenkins. I have been teaching at Jenkins for the past three years. 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 recently completed my Master's degree in Education at Millersville University. My husband and I live in East Petersburg with our 18 month old son and have a daughter on the way. My hobbies include reading, swimming and going to the beach.
Amy Smith- Teacher, Kindergarten
I am the Kindergarten teacher at the Jenkins School. I have been teaching at Jenkins for twelve years and have worked with young children for over 20 years. I graduated from Millersville University with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. My husband and I live near Rohrestown with our nine year old daughter and six year old son. My hobbies include reading, baking and gardening. I love animals, spending time by the water, and sharing the wonders of nature with my family - and my students.
Emily Adams- Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
I am the Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Jenkins. I graduated from Millersville University with a a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education in 2008. I completed my Master's degree in Language and Literacy and earned my Reading Specialist certification through Millersville University last year. 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.
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