08/03/2022
It’s time for another teacher feature — it’s time for Miss Alex, who just celebrated THREE terrific years at Urban Child Academy!
Alexandra Duryea, B.A. ECE, is a 2012 Indiana University graduate from Indianapolis, Indiana. Alexandra started her child development career at The WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, and Technology as a gallery assistant, where she implemented educational programs for young children and teens. These programs involved the elements of science, nature, and art, which are her true passions in life. From there, Alexandra pursued a year in AmeriCorps, working at the Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) office. Here she read and tutored children in various waiting rooms of the health clinics the WIC office was held in. She believes that a good education and fluency in reading at a young age can build the strongest foundation for a child’s schooling career. She joined the Urban Child Academy team in June 2019 and is excited to contribute her education, passion, and enthusiasm to helping children grow. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys riding her bike, going to musicals, and doing photography.
What is your favorite children’s book?
"Where the Wild Things Are" because... LET THE WILD RUMPUS BEGIN!”
What is your favorite activity to do with your kids?
“I love having them help me set up monthly dramatic centers because it gets the conversation rolling on that particular investigation and starts generating thoughts and ideas! Also, give me a beach day any day of the week :)”
What is your favorite thing about teaching at UCA?
“I love teaching at UCA because of the creative freedom, the thoughtful families, and my classroom loft is really, really awesome! There's no place like home aka UCA. ”
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