Featured Teacher | Claudette Merilice | Transitional Preschool Teacher

Claudette Merilice, Transitional Preschool teacher, is from James Island, SC. Ms. Claudette loves spending time with her two-year-old son, Antonio, at Folly Beach, walking the Ravenel bridge or cooking. Ms. Claudette comes from a full household of nine brothers and sisters, so it’s no surprise that she is outgoing and loves the company of others. In fact, Ms. Claudette says her favorite part about her job is “the smiles I see on a daily basis from co-workers, parents and most importantly, the children.”

Ms. Claudette’s faith plays an important role in her career: “My interest to teach at CDC was based on the Center’s Christian environment,” she says. “For me to know that God’s love, guidance and words can be taught and expressed with His children allows me to follow my heart in being an example of His love.” Ms. Claudette especially enjoys the lovely moment after morning meetings that she and her students can celebrate the love of the Lord: “We sing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ while holding hands,” she says. “This allows us to begin our days remembering who loves us most of all: Jesus!”

Ms. Claudette also cherishes moments of student discovery: “My enjoyment lies in the daily success of my students growing developmentally through their interests with my guidance to challenge and explore the world around them,” she says proudly.