Sunshine Room
Anna Labejsza (She/her)
Early Educator
Anna graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education in May of 2016. In the Fall of 2016, she accepted the position of Teaching Assistant in the Rainbow Room, where she worked until being offered a head teaching position in the Sunshine Room in the Fall of 2019. Anna has worked part-time at Trinity Children’s Center as a support staff and as a paraeducator, providing one-on-one care for a child with special needs. Anna believes that it’s important to create an environment that supports children’s interests and fosters student-guided learning. Her philosophies include creating a classroom environment that supports respectful and caring relationships between peers and teachers, and providing children the opportunity to learn and explore the community and environment around them.
Katie Boggs (She/her)
Teaching Assistant
Katie's journey to Vermont has been quite an adventure. In June 2023, she made the move all the way from her hometown of Asheville, North Carolina with her husband and their dog.
​
Before her big move, Katie had a fulfilling role as a rehab technician at UNC Health Care. In that role, she had the privilege of assisting in physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and neurological PT. Her educational background includes extensive study in the areas of biology and psychology at Mars Hill University, where she honed her passion for understanding the body and mind.
​
Interestingly, Katie's journey with education and working with children began long before any of her formal studies, as she spent many rewarding days volunteering in her mother’s kindergarten classroom. It was here that her passion for early childhood education really blossomed.
​
When Katie's not in the classroom, you can find her making the most of her weekends outside. She is an avid nature enthusiast, so hiking Vermont's stunning trails has become one of her favorite pastimes. Additionally, her love for travel knows no bounds, and she is always eager to explore new places and cultures.
