My name is Daija, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new preschool teacher, in your child’s classroom. I am truly looking forward to getting to know your children and supporting them as they learn, grow, and discover new things each day.

A little about me: – I have been working in the field of education as a behavioral technician for 7 years in different environments such as nursing homes, public and private schools, and community centers. I have achieved my bachelor degree in psychology and I enjoyed experiencing how rewarding it is to help families and children who need services.

With that being said, I am new to teaching but I have a burning passion to provide children with the level of care that they need in order to grow and improve. However, I’ve been working and providing services within this company for two years as a 1:1 with different children with various needs. I enjoy working together with other staff members to ensure the safety of your child.

Outside of school, I have experience in culinary and food management. I worked as a server, bridal attendant, and service manager in restaurants . I have my certification in servsafe (training on food/beverage safety) which comes in handy when I am working with children who have a specific diet. I own a growing small business where I like to sell desserts or platters in my free time, and I also enjoy filming myself cooking homemade dishes or baked goods.

I am grateful to join such a warm and supportive community. Building strong relationships with families is very important to me, and I look forward to partnering with you throughout the year.

Please feel free to reach out any time via email harrisd@pilnj.org if you have questions or if there is anything you’d like to share about your child.