Meet the   Staff
 


Amy Watson - Preschool Director    352-373-0108     fumpers@fumcgnv.org   

Hi, I am Mrs. Amy! I grew up in Auburn, AL and graduated from AU with a BS in marine biology. I also have a National Child Development Credential (CDA) and a Director’s Credential. I have been the Director at FUMPers since 2003. Prior to joining the staff at FUMC, I taught preschool for several years before taking time off to have a baby. My whole family actively participates in many ministries of FUMC including the fact that my daughter is a FUMPers graduate. I enjoy camping and being out-of-doors. My passion for the field of early childhood education was the reason I was lead into this second career!


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Hi, I’m Mrs. Amy. Previously, I have worked with several age levels ranging from Pre-K - middle school (a self contained learning disability unit at Howard Bishop). I have an AA degree from Santa Fe Community College in Special Ed. I have worked at FUMPers since 2003 as an assistant teacher and I have enjoyed it enormously. I’m married and have 2 children 13 months apart in age. My younger child is a graduate of FUMPers and he learned a lot during his time here. I am quite active in the Girl Scouting program and enjoy sewing in my free-time. My wish for the year is that we all have a great fun- filled time together.
 


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Hi, my name is Cindy Wright. I was born in Massachusetts and have lived most of my life in Gainesville. I have been married since 1995 and I have 2 children a girl and a boy. I have been an assistant teacher at FUMPers since 2008 and also taught at another preschool previously. I enjoy volunteering in several of the ministries at FUMC and also at my children’s schools. Field trips with my own children plus my students are especially fun outings for me. Rooting for the Gators and watching NASCAR are two of my favorite pastimes! I am excited to be part of the teaching team at FUMPers.
 


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Hello! My name is Angela Dzubin better known as Ms Angie! I have a son, Brenden who keeps me very busy. I have been teaching preschool aged children most of my adult life. I currently hold a FL Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) and attend college at St John’s River Community College. I plan to graduate with an AA in Psychology. I have worked as the Busy Bees/Merry Monkeys (3 yr olds) Lead Teacher at FUMPers since 2003 and love it! When I am at home with my family, I spend some of my time taking care of our two pet goats and enjoying lake-side living. I look forward to helping my students gain new skills.
 


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Hi! My name is Mrs. Michelle. I am so excited to be working at FUMPers! I have worked as a teacher’s assistant for the past 3 years in 4 year old and 2 year old classes. I really enjoy watching the four year olds develop their social and intellectual skills throughout the year. It’s amazing how much they learn in one year! I have 2 AA degrees in Animal Science. My husband and I have 2 daughters. We live on a farm and have cows, dogs, cats, chickens, a goat and a horse.


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I am Ms Nancy! I am an active member of this church and I support many ministries with my time and talents. I am a retired Kindergarten teacher with a BA degree and an Education Certification. When I was approached about teaching as the Lead Teacher in the Ladybugs/Big Dogs (2 yr old) class at FUMPers in 2007, I thought: GREAT! My G’ville grandchildren attended FUMPers and loved it. My other grandchildren live in Naples, FL. I live in the Duckpond neighborhood and enjoy spending time out of doors and sometimes walking to work. I love to see the look on a child’s face when they learn a new concept.
 


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Hello, my name is Jenifer Harrod. I am a wife and the mother of two girls. Haylee is my oldest and my youngest, Morgan, attends FUMPers. I have been an assistant teacher at FUMPers since 2007. We moved to the quiet town of Hawthorne 2005 from the busy city of Port St Lucie. We have adjusted to our community and now call this area home. In my free time, I enjoy shopping and spending time with my family. Each school year, I look forward to a getting to know the children and their families and helping them to grow and learn.


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My name is Marie Broling. I am the mother of three children, each of whom attended and graduated from FUMPers. While you may have seen me in the classrooms last year as a substitute teacher, this year I have the privilege of teaching music and movement. I look forward to giving back to FUMPers for the nurturing atmosphere it provided my children as well as enjoying the creative outlet that teaching will no doubt bring. In my free time I enjoy doing volunteer work for a variety of community groups in which my family is active.
 

First United Methodist Church     419 N.E. First Street    Gainesville, Florida 32601      352-372-8523

Last Updated:Friday, February 18, 2011