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diane wikse

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It has been my honor and privilege to serve as director here at FUMC Preschool since July 2006. Our Preschool Office is surrounded by the Play Yard, and so I get to participate in (and hear!) lots of interesting conversations and interactions all throughout my days here.

Before I came to FUMC I worked as a child development consultant with other child care programs and directed a new parents' program. I performed developmental screenings and made referrals. [If you ever have questions about a child's development, please ask!] And I designed and led developmental play programs using music and movement for young children in child care programs and in parent-child groups. My first job after Graduate School (M.Ed., Erikson Institute, Chicago) was as a "developmental play specialist." That's really how I continue to see myself-as focused on development and play. I hope you'll see we try to create a space and program where our children can develop all their skills through their rich play experiences here.
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I grew up in the United Methodist Church as a "P.K." (Preacher's Kid), so I feel very much at home here. It's nice to be able to integrate my work with children and families within a United Methodist church community-especially one where the members have opened their doors to the wider community in order to support families with young children.
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I like to ride my bike to work several days a week and I am learning how to play the classical guitar. My husband, Jack, is a political science professor and our daughter has just recently become a teacher!

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Montgomery Campus: 1551 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 / 707-545-3863
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  • Home
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  • Worship
    • Worship Services
    • Service Video
    • Weekly Devotionals
  • Preschool
    • Preschool FAQ
    • Calendar Tuition and Schedules
    • Preschool Staff
    • Age Group Programs >
      • Caterpillar Class
      • Butterfly Class
      • Twiddlebug Class
    • Facilities
  • Ministries
    • Children >
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Youth
    • Adults >
      • Adult Education
      • Fellowship Groups
      • Women's Ministry >
        • UMW 2019
      • Men's Ministries
    • Senior Ministries
    • Creative Arts >
      • Music Opportunities
      • Art Gallery
      • Visual Arts
    • Outreach >
      • Angels' Attic
      • Community Garden
      • Fair Trade Products
      • Homeless Ministries
      • Outreach & Service >
        • Greeting Card Donations
        • Katherine Parker
        • Letters from Paul Jeffery
        • eScrip Signup
      • Volunteers in Mission >
        • VIM Trip to Middletown 2019
        • VIM 2019 Video
        • VIM Trip to Lake County 2018
      • Disaster Response >
        • In Case of Emergencies
        • Disaster Plan
        • Emergency Action Plan
        • After Actions Report
    • Reconciling Ministry
    • Caring and Prayer
    • Life Celebrations
  • Give
    • Give Online Now
    • Pay My Pledge
    • Pledge Card
    • United Methodist Foundation
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