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Jaime Winters has worked with children and families in our local community for over twenty years. She started her career working with infants and preschool children as she pursued her degree in Social Work. Throughout her career, Jaime has gained experience in the passing years working in Early Childhood Education through High School age groups in various program structures. She took a 10-year hiatus from education and social work to stay home with her two children and run a small hobby farm. Jaime has worked at Copeland Run Academy for two years in the 2’s room, coming full circle to the place she cherishes, as her two children attended school here. 

Gaya has been teaching 3s at Copeland Run Academy since 2019. Before that, she worked as a pediatric physical therapist in Chester County since 2006, working in early intervention in the classroom for 3–5-year-olds in preschools all across Chester County, where she developed a deep understanding of child development. Gaya holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physical therapy and is certified in preschool and kindergarten education. She is passionate about teaching STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, and Math) and fostering a love for learning from the beginning through teaching, interactive play, and exploration by following each child’s interests. Gaya says CRA preschool is more than just a classroom; it is a place where imaginations soar, friendships blossom, minds explore new ideas, and we celebrate each child’s unique potential. 

 Sally has been an educator for 40+ years with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (PreK-8th grade) from Kutztown University, a Master of Education in Reading from West Chester University, and a Principal Certification from Immaculata University. She has taught Kindergarten and first grade and worked as an elementary reading specialist. Sally is married to Dave and has four children (David, Dan, Caitlin, and Nathan) and three grandchildren (Harrington, Pearl, and Everett). She volunteers on the Lending Library with Love bookmobile in her spare time and at the Bondsville Mill Library. She also helps keep the Lloyd Park pop-up library stocked with books. Sally is a longtime fan of the Phillies and Eagles and is a massive fan of Pre-K children.

Terry Valentine has a B.S. in Elementary Education from many years ago and has taken graduate courses and workshops. She came to Copeland in January 2022 and loved the school and the families. Terry has a variety of teaching experiences in public and private schools and has taught preschool through fifth grade locally and upstate; Terry’s last experience before Copeland was teaching Kindergarten at Coatesville Area School District for 18 years. She loves the little ones and their excitement for learning! Terry is a mom to two grown children and a beloved “Grammy.” She has a cat named Cookie that follows her everywhere and does funny antics. In her spare time, Terry loves reading, playing on her computer, riding her bike, swimming, playing games, and spending time with her family and friends. She loves teaching and watching her students’ faces light up when they have finally learned or accomplished something new!

Jill is a graduate of West Chester University with a bachelor's in health and physical education with a concentration in Adapted Physical Education. She has a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Special/Adapted Physical Education. Jill taught for many years in special education at Overbrook School for the Blind as a movement education specialist and health instructor, working with children ages 3-21 in physical education, health, aquatics, and dance. Since 2005, Jill's daughters have attended the 4s and Kindergarten program, and she hasn't left since!

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