The Harpswell Community Nursery School

Myrna has taught at HCNS since the nursery school began. She was a Head Start teacher, center director and administrator before working at the Maine Humanities Council where she helped develop the "Born to Read" early literacy program; she continues to work for MHC as a trainer. She also serves as an adjunct early childhood instructor at CMCC and SMCC. A lifelong singer and a writer, Myrna incorporates music, storytelling and drama into her work with children.

Kim Merrian, Co-Teacher

Kim began teaching at HCNS in 2004. She holds a diploma in graphic arts from Hall Institute of Technology. She also holds certification from the State of Maine as an Ed Tech III, birth to grade 12. Currently, Kim is enrolled at the University of Maine at Augusta, where she takes education classes. Kim's talent as a visual artist provides inspiration and creative programming for the children in her care.

Gail Hart, Teacher Assistant

Gail received her BS in Elementary Education from the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham. Because of her wealth of life experiences as a kindergarten teacher, mother, healing arts practitioner and sustainable small farmer, she brings a nurturing and holistic approach to her teaching and relationships with the children.

Water Table