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MaryAnn French
Founder, Owner and Teacher
As one of nine children, MaryAnn has been around children her entire life. Caring for children is practically in her DNA, but it was in high school that she realized her passion for Early Childhood Education. While volunteering at a small learning center, MaryAnn was in awe of the learning that took place at such a young age and knew she wanted to be part of creating that strong foundation and love of learning for children.
MaryAnn went on to earn her associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Keene State College and bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Keene State College. She is certified as an NH Early Childhood Master Teacher, Administrator, and Master Professional.
Now, MaryAnn enjoys each day at Mary-Go-Round Learning Center, the center she started in 1989. She loves connecting with children and their families and sees herself as part of the team that helps children navigate through the world. Her goal is to help each child become strong, confident, independent members of society. To meet this goal, MaryAnn has built a learning center where teaching happens all day long and goes beyond learning ABCs and 123s to teach children to be independent, self-thinkers, and motivated individuals.
In her personal time, MaryAnn loves the outdoors and is an avid runner. She has completed six marathons including four Boston Marathons. She also has a passion for animals and volunteers for the Little Angels Foster Program for Service Dogs.
“Typically, we think it begins at Kindergarten, BUT it begins years before they reach that milestone. I am fulfilled by teaching something new to the children and their families. Teachers and families form a bond and a team to help young children navigate through the world and become strong, confident, independent members of society no matter how young they are. I enjoy teaching the families how to build better strategies just as much as I love teaching the children something new. It is very rewarding when a Family says, ‘Wow that trick you taught me works really great!’”
– MaryAnn French
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