Director Kathy Pounds has been in the field of educating young children for 30 years in the postitions of classroom teacher, Assistant Director and Director.  In 2007-2008, Kathy was recognized as the Collin County AEYC Director of the Year.  Her favorite aspect of Teddy Bear Junction is having the opportunity to work with children, parents and staff in a loving environment.  She feels it is the responsibility of early childhood educators to provide an environment where children can experience success in a loving and nurturing environment and that they leave as confident children who are excited to learn.  Outside of TBJ, Kathy loves spending time with her wonderful granddaughters Katelyn (15- a TBJ graduate) and Rainey (23 months), reading and travel.

 

 

Pre-K Teacher Lucy Rummel was recognized as CCAEYC Teacher of the Year in 2009.  In addition to TBJ, Lucy has also taught at Tachikawa, Japan A.F.B. Nursery School, Columbine Preschool in Littleton, Colorado and Noah's Ark Preschool in Rochester Hills, Michigan.  However, TBJ is her favorite school because of the nurturing, caring environment and wonderful, supportive staff.  Lucy is a strong advocate of a developmental approach to early childhood education.  She tries to foster a love of learning and feeling of success in her classroom through exciting centers.  Lucy feels blessed to have the opportunity to help children begin a wonderful journey on their lifelong path of learning.  In her free time, Lucy enjoys reading, walking, spending time with her husband, 4 children and 7 grandchildren, cooking and candy making.