"Kelly Chan,  Hummingbirds Lead Teacher  Ms. Kelly was born and raised in Brooklyn. When she first joined MDS as an after school coordinator in 2014, she knew a little about the Montessori education model. When she became a Hummingbirds assistant teacher, she had ongoing opportunities to experience and support the Montessori philosophy in action. She is eager to learn more and is planning to pursue her Montessori Teacher Certification next year. Kelly holds a B.A. in Childhood Education from SUNY Oswego and a Master's in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College. Through her educational experiences, she has had many opportunities to work with children from toddlers to sixth graders in different school settings. She enjoys working with younger children the most, because she feels that every day is unique with toddlers and filled with their excitement, creatively, and curiosity. Kelly describes herself as a ""big kid."" She enjoys running around, going out on nature walks, making art, getting dirty and messy, and sometimes showing her silly side."
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