Welcome to the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA Y Kids Academy page! Your child will engage in self and teacher guided exploration, as well as both small and large group lessons with a Christian emphasis.
For more information, please contact Barbara Palmer, Youth & Family Director: bpalmer@bcfymca.org | 724.452.9122 x217
The curriculum teaches fun, creative, age-appropriate lessons that enhance intellectual, social, emotional, and fine and gross motor skill development of your child. Purposeful play and educational activities are designed to stimulate critical thinking skills, develop creativity, work on the basic concepts needed to develop reading and writing skills, and to develop positive social skills, such as cooperation and sharing. The YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the core of all programs and activities.
Mrs. Katie McAfee
kmcafee@bcfymca.org
Mrs. McAfee has been working with children since she was 13. She has a Bachelors in Elementary K-6 from Robert Morris University, where she graduated Cum Laude. Before becoming a Y Preschool teacher, she worked with children ranging from ages 6 months-6 yeas old. Mrs. McAfee has worked as a substitute teacher in local districts for 3 years. She spent 6 years at Sewickley Academy; two years there teaching Kindergarten. This will be her 4th year teaching for Y Kids Academy.
Mrs. McAfee lives in Harmony with her husband, Ryan; their 3 daughters, Olivia, Harriet, and Rossalynn; and their excitable-yet-lovable dog, Claire. She enjoys crafting, all things Disney, and camping with her family.
Mrs. Sara Rice
srice@bcfymca.org
Mrs. Rice graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. After graduation, she taught 3rd grade in Charleston, SC and in Washington, DC. Mrs. Rice currently lives in Zelienople with her husband, Eric and their two children, Clara Cate and Tucker, both proud alumni of the Y Kids Academy. Outside of class, Mrs. Rice enjoys reading, running, traveling and walking her golden retriever, Hank.
Miss Elizabeth Tillotson
Miss Elizabeth graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. She has been doing volunteer community work with children for fifteen years and has been a Youth and Family instructor at the Y since 2019. Her favorite classes so far have been Kids Can Cook and American Sign Language. She loves reading, quilting, and being outdoors. She lives in Harmony with her husband and their seven children. Miss Elizabeth is looking forward to starting her next favorite class: Preschool!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Twitty and I am so excited to begin this school year with your child. Teaching has always brought me great joy! Children have a natural curiosity for learning that makes teaching one of the best professions in the world. This is my 14th year of teaching children. I have been fortunate to have taught Early Childhood, 1st, 3rd, and 4th Grade as well as Gifted and Talented students. I currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and a Master's Degree in Education. My amazing husband John and I have five beautiful children, Jade, Gabriella, Julianna, John III (TJ), and Jackson. In my spare time I enjoy reading and cooking. I cannot wait to begin to inspire and teach each child.
CLASSES (meets once a week)
TUITION
Member & Non-Member: $22/per child monthly automatic draft.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This program will meet once a week and focus on structured activities and teacher guided-exploration. This is a great program to transition to preschool and each week we will learn about new topics and new skills to prepare us for pre-k. This is a drop-off program and will be in a small group setting. Preschoolers must be potty-trained or wear a pull up to participate in this class.
CLASSES (meets twice a week)
TUITION
Member & Non-Member: $113/per child monthly automatic draft.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This two day a week program focuses on self-guided and teacher-guided exploration. The curriculum teaches fun, creative lessons that will enhance intellectual, social, emotional, and fine and
gross motor skill development
of your child. Children must be potty trained to attend.
CLASSES (meets three times per week)
*New extended times!
TUITION
Member & Non-Member: $240/per child, monthly automatic draft.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This program is three days a week and focuses on kindergarten preparation. Students will build on language, science, dramatic play, art, math and music skills. Children must be potty trained to attend.
Give your child the opportunity to continue their preschool day just a little longer! They will bring their lunch and share the experience with their classmates.
(Specific dates depend on class enrolled in.) Printable version available here.
September 2022
October 2022
November 2022
December 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
Barbara Palmer, Youth & Family Director: bpalmer@bcfymca.org | 724.452.9122 x217
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The Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA is a non-profit, charitable organization open to all people, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, ability or income. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
