New Horizons Preschool

Amy Chaney serves as the Lead Teacher at New Horizons Preschool, a play-based early learning program, where she creates a classroom environment filled with joy, discovery, and wonder for a group of three-year-old children. In her role, Amy is responsible for leading a safe, engaging, and inspiring classroom that supports each child’s individual growth and development. She brings more than a decade of experience in early childhood education, with a background that includes classroom instruction, curriculum development, and child-centered program management. Amy has worked with children across a wide range of educational settings, from gifted students’ programs to cross-cultural environments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, which inform her thoughtful, inclusive approach to early learning.

Miss Kielion serves as a teacher in the 4-Day 4s Program at New Horizons Preschool, where she is a Lead Teacher supporting children in their final preschool year. She works collaboratively with her co-lead teacher and assistant teachers to plan and implement a consistent, supportive curriculum across two classrooms. In her classroom, Miss Kielion creates a welcoming and engaging environment where children feel confident, valued, and excited to learn. Her play-based approach emphasizes social and emotional development, builds self-esteem, and encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and independence as students prepare for kindergarten and beyond. She brings several years of experience working with children, including more than two years as a classroom teacher, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with Special Education and a minor in Learning Children’s Technology from Iowa State University.