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Feature Teacher Susie Fleenor
We are thrilled to celebrate Susie Fleenor as our Feature Teacher this month. She has made such a positive impact on our Parish Day...

Parish Day School
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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Learning through STEAM
Here at Parish Day School we know that children learn best through play. This can be seen in all the activities our children participate...

Parish Day School
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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Feature Teacher Jackie Nance
We are so excited to announce that our Feature Teacher for February 2021 is Mrs. Jackie Nance. How did you decide to a get into the field...

Parish Day School
Feb 11, 20214 min read
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Feature Teacher, Carol Woodall
Congratulations to Carol Woodall, our first Feature Teacher of the new school year! We are so thankful for your musical talents and how...

Parish Day School
Nov 5, 20204 min read
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Learning through Exploration: The Power of Outdoors
At Parish Day School, our students are encouraged to explore and learn through play. This philosophy of learning through play supports...

Parish Day School
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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Feature Teacher, Linda Greaves
Linda Greaves has been at Parish Day School for 32 years. For the first 16 years, she taught Pre-K Fours in Room 13. In 2003, she...
Kristen Whalen and Jeanie Leaverton
Jan 14, 20202 min read
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Learning through generosity
During this time of year, we reflect on the importance of giving. Giving generously is part of the culture of who we are at Parish Day...
Kristen Whalen and Jeanie Leaverton
Dec 20, 20192 min read
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Feature Teacher, Chris Crocker
Our Feature Teacher, Ms. Chris Crocker is a pre-K Classroom Teacher, pre-K 3s Mentor, Curriculum Specialist, and Camp Turtle Trap...
Kristen Whalen and Jeanie Leaverton
Nov 4, 20192 min read
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What Happens in Our Classrooms
When you walk into our preschool classrooms, you might not realize all the preparation and planning that has gone into each classroom...
Kristen Whalen & Jeanie Leaverton Leaverton
Oct 11, 20192 min read
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Why we need to play outside
Our children love to be outdoors---year round. They crave the ability to run, jump, and explore. They want to connect with nature, feel...
Kristen Whalen and Jeanie Leaverton
Apr 12, 20193 min read
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Shared Mission of Love
Can you feel it? It’s February and love is in the air! From the hearts and the glitter, to the Valentines made with care, Parish Day...
Kristen Whalen and Jeanie Leaverton
Feb 13, 20193 min read
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Partnering for Success
Smooth Transition to the New School Year When reflecting on the smooth start of the new school year, we feel gratitude and are so...
Kristen Whalen & Jeanie Leaverton
Nov 2, 20182 min read
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How the Virginia Quality program benefits our families
Virginia Quality (VQ) is a free and voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System dedicated to improve the caliber of early childcare...
Kristen Whalen & Jeanie Leaverton, Directors
Sep 28, 20182 min read
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Year-End Reflections for Educators
The completion of the school year is an emotional and exhausting time of year. Final days with the children, end of the year assessments,...
Kristen Whalen & Jeanie Leaverton, Directors
Jun 5, 20183 min read
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Learning to help others with CHKD Trikathon
The Virginian-Pilot published an article on our school's fundraiser for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. The children really...
Kristen Whalen & Jeanie Leaverton, Directors
May 5, 20181 min read
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