Prayer and Praise: Preschool worship with Dr. Smith and preschool teachers
April 9, 2020 | Emily Ford Sytsma
This is the last preschool worship before Easter 2020 during the time of social distancing. Dr. Smith is the only person singing because we find that lots of voices over Zoom get out of sync!
Emily Ford Sytsma
Early Childhood Director
Ms. Sytsma began her career as an educator working in inclusive classrooms in the state of Hawaii but found her roots began to grow here at Mustard Seed School when she came to teach in 1996. She joined the preschool team in 2007, after teaching for many years in the Middle School. She finds delight in the preschool’s approach to teaching and learning, inspired by the preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. As Early Childhood Director, she seeks to support teachers in their work helping children learn about thinking and creative expression.
Ms. Sytsma’s the mother of a MSS alum and a current student. When not at school, Ms. Sytsma enjoys traveling with her husband and two children. She tends a very simple rooftop garden in Jersey City Heights and on long Saturday mornings, she may be seen taking long walks along the Hudson River and listening to audiobooks or podcasts while organizing her thoughts and getting her heart rate up.
