OUR TEACHERS
Melissa Bernovich - 2’s, 2.5/3’s and Parent/Tot Teacher
Melissa began teaching at Northpoint in 2009. Both of her children attended classes at Northpoint Cooperative Preschool starting with the Bates Infant/Toddler classes and ending with Pre-K. As an active member of the Co-op she chaired Membership, Auction and served as a Class Representative. Her most enjoyable experiences were the times spent in the classrooms with the teachers, parents, and the kids. In previous years, Melissa worked for Bates as an Early Childhood Educator in their Parent Infant/Toddler classes. In the classroom, she brings stimulating sensory experiences utilizing music and movement activities that keep the younger children interested. Above all, she believes that preschool is a place to practice social interaction and that it truly benefits a child in these early years. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys baking, travel, reading, gardening, and watching various sports.
Melissa began teaching at Northpoint in 2009. Both of her children attended classes at Northpoint Cooperative Preschool starting with the Bates Infant/Toddler classes and ending with Pre-K. As an active member of the Co-op she chaired Membership, Auction and served as a Class Representative. Her most enjoyable experiences were the times spent in the classrooms with the teachers, parents, and the kids. In previous years, Melissa worked for Bates as an Early Childhood Educator in their Parent Infant/Toddler classes. In the classroom, she brings stimulating sensory experiences utilizing music and movement activities that keep the younger children interested. Above all, she believes that preschool is a place to practice social interaction and that it truly benefits a child in these early years. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys baking, travel, reading, gardening, and watching various sports.
Rona Kahue - 3’s, Mixed Age, and Pre-K Teacher
Rona Kahue joined the Co-op in September of 1998 as the teacher for the 3’s, Mixed Age, and Pre-K classes. Rona’s educational background includes a BA degree in Early Childhood Education and a 5th year of Special Education courses. She has over 40 years of experience in the early childhood field, including teaching 2-year-olds to school age children, lead teacher in a special needs module, educational specialist, and assistant director of a military child development center. Rona is originally from Hawaii and brings a culturally diverse curriculum to the classroom and implements a developmentally appropriate program. Her innovative approach to teaching along with her heart for children is exemplary. She has three sons of her own and enjoys spending time with her new grandchildren!
Rona Kahue joined the Co-op in September of 1998 as the teacher for the 3’s, Mixed Age, and Pre-K classes. Rona’s educational background includes a BA degree in Early Childhood Education and a 5th year of Special Education courses. She has over 40 years of experience in the early childhood field, including teaching 2-year-olds to school age children, lead teacher in a special needs module, educational specialist, and assistant director of a military child development center. Rona is originally from Hawaii and brings a culturally diverse curriculum to the classroom and implements a developmentally appropriate program. Her innovative approach to teaching along with her heart for children is exemplary. She has three sons of her own and enjoys spending time with her new grandchildren!
Sandy Manthou - Bates Technical College Representative and Instructor
Sandy serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors and attends our classes monthly to observe and share her valuable professional insights. She also facilitates parent discussion groups both on and off campus. Sandy holds a degree in Early Childhood Education with over 25 years of experience, and has been a Bates ECEAP Director (ECE programs for families with limited incomes) for several years, previously having taught in the ECEAP program. She is passionate about parent education and supporting families. She is a great listener, a resourceful, skilled and confident problem solver, has a great sense of humor and loves working with our teachers and parents. Sandy grew up in the Browns Point area and still has many ties here.
Sandy serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors and attends our classes monthly to observe and share her valuable professional insights. She also facilitates parent discussion groups both on and off campus. Sandy holds a degree in Early Childhood Education with over 25 years of experience, and has been a Bates ECEAP Director (ECE programs for families with limited incomes) for several years, previously having taught in the ECEAP program. She is passionate about parent education and supporting families. She is a great listener, a resourceful, skilled and confident problem solver, has a great sense of humor and loves working with our teachers and parents. Sandy grew up in the Browns Point area and still has many ties here.
