A flutter of Butterflies lands on campus

Published 08.17.2023

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    Teacher Rebecca L. Helminiak (right) and assistant teacher Candi Leisenring (left) are welcomed to the staff by Linda A. Reichert, director of the Children's Learning Center.
    Teacher Rebecca L. Helminiak (right) and assistant teacher Candi Leisenring (left) are welcomed to the staff by Linda A. Reichert, director of the Children's Learning Center.

    The Dunham Children's Learning Center has expanded through the addition of the Butterflies, a mixed-age preschool classroom for 3- to 5-year-olds. Teaching the Butterflies is Rebecca L. Helminiak, who holds two diplomas from Penn College – an associate degree in early childhood education (2020) and a bachelor's in applied management (2022) – and who has been part of the CLC staff since 2020. The assistant teacher in the classroom is Candi Leisenring, who has years of experience with children, along with early childhood educational credits. The Butterflies (who join the CLC's Bees, Bunnies, Bears and Birds) began class on Aug. 9 and are quickly becoming a part of the campus community.

        A Butterfly clings to a tree in the CLC courtyard.
        President Michael J. Reed joins CLC co-workers for a group photo.
        The new classroom offers care and education to 18 children, including those of students, employees and alumni.
        Butterflies made friends, shared new experiences and explored campus during their first week – including this stop at the Veterans' Fountain.

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