Little River Preschool of Wimberley

Discover a World of Learning

About Us

 

At Little River, we strive to create a warm and nurturing setting that your child will thrive in; socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.  Clear curriculum guidelines and carefully conceived activities are essential to successful early childhood education.  However, when the light of discovery sparks, lesson plans must be flexible enough to encourage individual interests and creative expression.  Accomplishing all of this within the spirit of joyful play is essential.

 

We draw our inspiration in part from the "Core Knowledge" philosophy (www.coreknowledge.org), developed by E.D. Hirsch, author of "The Schools We Need and Why We Don't Have Them."  Hirsch's philosophy is derived from his research into why certain countries have better educational outcomes than others, and his extensive examination of peer-reviewed research on learning and cognition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie spent four years as Director/Teacher of St. Mark’s Episcopal Preschool in San Marcos. She served as primary department chairperson and first grade teacher for five years at Holy Spirit Elementary School in Delaware, was the director of the CEP Childcare Center in Wilmington, Delaware, and assistant director of Dot’s Tots Childcare in Austin.  Additionally, Marie has led children’s programs in traditional American dance, arts and recreation, equine instruction, and America’s Cultural Kaleidoscope.

 

 

                      

 

Marie D’Orazio has worked in the field of childcare and education for 30 years.  She holds a teaching certificate as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Psychology from the University of Delaware.  She has done graduate work in Early Childhood Developmental Reading Instruction, and Education Based Computer Programming. 

Director/Head Teacher

Marie D’Orazio