Early Childhood Education student Brittney Cayford ’25, of Waterville, Maine is spending her student teaching experience at Educare Central Maine in Waterville, teaching schools in preschool ages 3 to 5.
“My teaching experiences while studying at Thomas has been incredibly valuable in helping me grow as an educator. I gained hands-on experience managing a classroom, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons, and adapting to diverse needs of individual learners. Working alongside mentor teachers also allowed me to learn from their effective teaching practices with behavior management, making connections with parents, teachers, and my students,” said Brittney.
Brittney will finish up her degree in December and continue working at Educare.
“I am excited to continue my teaching career with a focus on nature and going beyond the walls. I love to see my students connect with the world around them, learning from real world situations,” she said.
This story was originally published in the Fall 2025 Thomas Magazine & Annual Report. View the full magazine.