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Karing Ways Preschool

734 Mill Street

Conneaut, Ohio 44030

(440) 593-1677

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girls just hanging around! 

cooking up a storm!

Fun for all!


Meet our Teachers 

Emmy Mauro is a preschool teacher at Karing Ways Preschool in Conneaut, Ohio. Emmy has 35 years teaching experience; she has spent 13 of those years teaching at Karing Ways. Emmy also is the Art Director for a local community center in the summers, which keeps her connected with children throughout the entire year. 

Emmy’s goal is to help children develop a true love of learning and build a strong education foundation for them to succeed for years to come. 

Outside of teaching, Emmy enjoys spending time with her family. She is married and has 3 adult children. She has 3 beautiful grandchildren. Her hobbies include traveling, jet skiing, photography, art and spending time with her dogs. 

Emmy earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lakeland Community College.  Emmy continues to take classes to further her education, as things change continuously in education.

Tia Rhodes is a preschool teacher at Karing Ways Preschool in Conneaut, Ohio. 

Outside her chosen profession, Tia has enjoyed working as a home health aide, a photographer and Art Teacher at the Conneaut Community Center.  She is married and has a young daughter. 

After graduation from Edgewood Senior High School in Ashtabula, Ohio in 1997, Tia attended Lakeland Community College in Mentor, Ohio.  While pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education, Tia began working as a Teachers Aid at Karing Ways Preschool.   Following her graduation from Lakeland Community College in 2002, Tia joined her mother, Emmy Mauro as a Preschool Teacher at Karing Ways. 


Classes for 3, 4, & 5 year olds run from
September - May

Class

There are two sessions being offered for 3-5 year olds:
 
9am - 11:30pm   Morning Session  - Monday - Friday
 
12 noon - 2:30pm  Afternoon Session  - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

All Kindergarten readiness program.


Goals and Objectives

  • Adjust to new experiences

  • Discover that learning is fun

  • Develop a positive self-image

  • Grow in self-confidence by participating in varied learning experiences

  • Develop self-discipline and independence

  • Share with and care for others

We are looking forward to making your child's first experiences in school very positive and the transition from home to school as smooth and comfortable as possible. Going to school can and should be fun!

For more information, call (440) 593-1677.

 

Karen Deck Vendetti

Karen was born in Conneaut on December 16, 1966. She attended St. Frances Cabrini School and graduated from Conneaut High School in 1985. Her experiences with family and friends during this time left Karen with an endearing love of her hometown.

Karen loved children and chose to become a teacher. In 1990, she graduated with honors from Kent State University with a degree in early childhood education. That same year, Karen was married and lived in Sandusky where she taught kindergarten in the Huron City School District.

While living in Sandusky, Karen attended Ashland University to obtain a master of education degree.

Karen was committed to returning home to Conneaut to be close to family and friends. She came back to Conneaut in 1993 and began teaching preschool in the Conneaut Schools, spending time at Lakeview Elementary and Southeast Elementary. Karen was dedicated to be the best teacher possible and to improving the quality of her students' lives. She applied that same passion and dedication as an active citizen of Conneaut, becoming engaged in the community in an effort to make Conneaut an even better place to live.

Karen died unexpectedly on September 24, 1995. Her passion and commitment to family, friends, education and community are her legacy and the cornerstones of Karing Ways Preschool.

Karen Deck Vendetti

 

Parish Offices: 
744 Mill Street
P.O. Box 619
Conneaut, Ohio 44030
Phone: (440) 599-8570
Fax: (440) 593-6772
Email: stmsfc@hotmail.com

Sr. Barbara Email: bmorscher@stmsfc.org