Meet our Teaching Staff
Jennifer Lorek - 3 and 4 year old classes
I began my association with Fairview Park Preschool as a parent. It was called Fairview Park Nursery School then, and I loved the concept of a cooperative school where I could volunteer in the classroom and watch my child’s progress. I wanted to be able to see first hand how he interacted with the other children and behaved for other people, so that I would know for sure how he would “survive” kindergarten. It was a wonderful experience.
When my fourth, and youngest child graduated from FPP in 1997, the assistant teacher retired, and I came aboard as a teacher. In 2006, I extended my responsibilities and became the director. I think it’s safe to say that I have grown quite attached to this place! Sum and total, I have been a part of FPP for over 18 years, and I can’t see myself teaching anywhere else.
Before I had children, I was a high school social studies teacher in Olmsted Falls. But as my maternity leave stretched into a ten year hiatus, I found that little ones are an awful lot of fun. My family always jokes that I have way too much in common with three year olds. The transition from teaching adolescents to preschoolers was very easy. In all honesty, my approach to children of all ages is the same. It is not simply enough to love children, you must also appreciate them. People will do amazing things when they feel loved, appreciated and respected. I think FPP is truly a great beginning for your child!
Meet our Board of Trustees
Fairview Park Preschool is governed by a Board of Trustees which consists of the teachers and seven (7) officers elected from among parents whose children are currently attending the preschool.
Officers for the upcoming school year are elected by parents present at the February general membership meeting. The officer positions are President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar and Hospitality.
President
The president is responsible for supervising the general business operation of the school with ratification by the Board. The president presides over all board and general membership meetings, and is responsible for meeting with others as necessary to resolve issues. The president is also responsible for negotiating and signing contracts on behalf of the school.
First Vice-President
The first vice-president assists the president, and assumes the duties of president in his/her absence. The first vice-president is responsible for coordinating all fundraising efforts by the school, and chairing the Ways and Means committee.
Second Vice-President
The second vice-president is responsible for organizing and implementing all publicity for the school, regardless of event.
Secretary
The secretary assumes all typing responsibilities for the school. The secretary keeps minutes for board and general membership meetings, and maintains a record of all past and present business of the school for five (5) years. The secretary is also in charge of preparing and distributing a monthly newsletter to the general membership.
Treasurer
The treasurer is the custodian of all funds for the school, and pays all expenses. The treasurer monitors the financial condition of the school and reports back to the Board of Trustees and general membership. The treasurer also keeps and maintains all financial records on behalf of the school, and prepares annual financial statements and operating budgets.
Registrar
The registrar keeps and maintains all student records, and is responsible for taking calls from prospective members and arranging classroom visits. The registrar also maintains and updates the waitlist, student rosters and any forms needed for enrollment.
Hospitality
Hospitality chairs the Hospitality committee, and as such, is responsible for arranging set-up, refreshments and greeters for membership meetings, special events and fundraisers. Hospitality ensures that the classrooms and toys are cleaned, and monitors parent-donated cleaning supplies and play-doh. Hospitality also sends cards and gifts as requested by the Board.