We are a small, special group!
The Garden School participates in regular inspections. Members of our staff are trained in C.P.R. and first aid. We participate with the child care food program for the state of Indiana and receive regular state inspections for our food service. We also have local health department inspections. Asking to view our log of inspections is available at any time! We're messy, but that's the way kids like it!
Meet our Staff!
Judy Lyden
has been providing child
care at the preschool age since 1983. She has a special interest in children who need an alternative approach to education through a high
energy, tactile or kinesthetic learning. She received her baccalaureate degree
from the University of Evansville. Judy writes a blog. She has been an
early childhood writer for twenty years. You can view her work on any Internet search engine.
She enjoys writing fiction, cooking, gardening and maintaining her ancient
home. She is
married to Terry Lyden. They have four children: Brendan, who builds and
operates Proton Therapy units (cancer treatment) all over the world, Katy, who works a Senior
Safety Specialist for many industrial plants, Molly, our Garden School administrator, and Anne,
who is a multi talented musician and linguist and presently a nanny in Chicago. Anne has been a
professional chef since she was 16.
Amy Russell is a
lighting bolt teacher. She teaches reading, word power and music. She brings a knowledge
of music and theater to the school. Amy is a jack-of-all-trades helps with all
activities in the school including cooking. She can easily
teach any subject. She has two grown
children and one young son. The family resides in Evansville.
Lisa Wulf is our math teacher. She comes with a brand new degree in Art History from the University of Evansville. Miss Lisa is a fine artist and demonstrates her skills in drawing, painting, and designing art projects and crafts for the children. She is an excellent photographer, and draftsman. She participates in every aspect of the school and volunteers her time talents and treasures where ever they are needed.
Miss Molly
is our school administrator. With a degree in progress, she has been working in
childcare for nearly twenty years. Miss Molly is interested in the psychology of the
child and has a one in a million understanding of children. She has been
with the Garden School since it began. She is an excellent artist and her work
can be seen at the Garden School. She includes a wonderful understanding
of the home and she brings to the Garden School a management we could not do
without. She is adept at gardening, cooking, buying and time management. She is
married to Rob Snyder and they have three children, Jack, William, and Robby. They live in Newburgh.
Mr. Terry is our finance general and one of our afternoon teachers. He is married to Miss Judy, and is an excellent husband to her. He is a retired history professor and computer whiz. His interests are film, books, exercise and how things work.