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Claudia Patrick

Jr. Kindergarten

Claudia Patrick, a junior kindergarten teacher, has been teaching at USJ for 15 years. She is a Certified Early Childhood Montessori Teacher.

"I have the best job in the world," she says. "It is a privilege to spend my day with young children. It is amazing to see their little minds constantly unfolding and learning new things. At this age, they have such a strong desire to learn about the world around them. My goal is to provide an environment where each child is challenged and motivated to learn in a fun and exciting way. I strive to provide all the opportunities they need to instill a lifetime love for learning."
 
Miss Patrick has three children: Brad, 19: Lauren, 22; and Jacob, 25, who has a wife, Sarah. 
 
Outside of the classroom, Miss Patrick enjoys being involved in her church, including its youth group, choir, and praise and worship team. Her main interest is her grandchildren, Evie, who is 2 and a grandson due in late August.  

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Sara Kazempour

Sara Kazempour is Claudia Patrick's Jr. Kindergarten Assistant.

Sara Kazempour, who has been an educator for 13 years, is Karen Morganti's Kindergarten Assistant. She holds a bachelor of arts in teaching English as a foreign language and has been at USJ for three years. She wants to create a situation for children to learn better through love and help. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Kazempour enjoys playing soccer, swimming, and running. Sara enjoys everything and everyone about USJ. "They are so interesting and caring," she said.