Ann Collins

Ann Collins (Ms. Ann) is SCPC's Director and 4's Extended Day Teacher. She lives and breathes SCPC's mantra of "A child's play is his work" and believes that children learn and retain through songs and fun activities. Ms. Ann brings her background in fine arts to the classroom every day, teaching the children about the creative world of colors, painting, crafts and more. SCPC has been lucky to have her, since 1993, when she brought with her previous experience from Mayo Nursery School.

Through teaching, Ms. Ann is helping to fulfill her objectives as a little girl-to be a mommy, teacher, and artist. In addition to her work at SCPC, Ms. Ann teaches at her Children's Church preschool program and offers an Art Camp each summer at SCPC. She has always loved being with children, toys and children's books. Her Extended Day program on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons is a reflection of her passion. It is an enrichment program filled with art, music, stories and fun. Ms. Ann brings in special guests once per month from different areas, including musicians, story tellers, archeologists, paleontologists, scientists and artists.

The only one in her family born in the United States (her father born in Hungary and mother and sister in Austria), Ms. Ann has lived in Riva, MD since 1980. Her husband of 30 years, Ty is a concrete mixer driver and is a big hit with the students when he brings his mixer truck to school during SCPC's "Community Helpers" unit. Ms. Ann also loves spending time with her two sons, daughters in law, and six grandchildren, who all live close by. Her hobbies outside of family and school are doing counted cross stitch, sewing, drawing, painting, gardening and baking.

She holds an Associates of Fine Arts Degree from Montgomery College, her 90-hour certification in Child Development and Curriculum and the 45-hour certification in administration to be a Director. She has been a mainstay in prekindergarten education in the South County area for 35 years and we couldn't be prouder to have her.

A note from Ms. Ann: Even after over 30 years of teaching, I still learn from my children at school, my co-workers and wonderful parents I am fortunate to work with. I am still constantly amazed by what "my kids" say and do and their boundless love and energy! I look forward to many more years of making sure your children have "a whale of a time!" We are so lucky to have Ms. Diana, Miss Sharon and Ms. Alicia at our sweet school. The four of us make a great team!

Sharon Gott (Ms. Sharon) is SCPC’s Teacher’s Aide. Sharon is a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, pursuing a career as a registered dental assistant in Annapolis before starting a family with her high school sweetheart. Her two youngest children and, so far, two oldest grandchildren, all attended SCPC. Her love for SCPC grew through her children’s experience at the school, parent helping, the wonderful teachers, and lasting friendships formed there.

Sharon spent many years serving in her church as the co-director for their Vacation Bible school, overseeing more than 300 elementary school-aged children and managing over 150 volunteers. More recently she joined the church’s mission team, traveling to Scotland each summer to help run a summer day camp for young children and overnight camp for older kids.

When she finds some spare time, Sharon enjoys crafting, reading, interior design, learning more about Scottish history and culture, and spending time with her family. She loves nothing more than getting in some quality snuggles and one-on-one time with any of her grandchildren. She has completed her 90-hour certification in Child Development.