Staff
Gretchen Tisone - Preschool Director (email)
Gretchen Tisone has worked in the field of education as an elementary teacher, trainer and director for over 38 years. Gretchen has led seminars and trained teachers throughout Virginia in classroom management, creative lesson planning and diversified learning techniques. She has written curriculum for elementary schools and served on the Standards of Learning Board for Norfolk Public Schools.
Gretchen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati. She has served as president and on the Board of Tidewater Early Childhood Education (TAECE) as well as served on the board of the Virginia Association of Early Childhood (VAECE). Gretchen established the preschool at New Town in 2007 and started the Kindergarten in 2021. New Town School continues to strive for excellence while setting the groundwork for Christian development and academic success.
Our Teachers
We have a wonderful team of qualified professionals who are passionate about helping children reach their full potential. All of our staff are required to have appropriate experience and education in working with young children. New Town teachers are trained in CPR and First Aid, have completed criminal history background checks, and must submit proof of a physical exam within a year of employment. All staff are certified annually by a practicing physician to be free of any disability which would prevent them from caring for children.
We have a wonderful team of qualified professionals who are passionate about helping children reach their full potential. All of our staff are required to have appropriate experience and education in working with young children. New Town teachers are trained in CPR and First Aid, have completed criminal history background checks, and must submit proof of a physical exam within a year of employment. All staff are certified annually by a practicing physician to be free of any disability which would prevent them from caring for children.
Employment
If you are interested in a teaching position, please fill out an Application for Employment and return to:
New Town School
5209 Monticello Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23188
We accept applications for employment on a continuing basis. As a position becomes available, we will contact qualified applicants for an interview.
If you are interested in a teaching position, please fill out an Application for Employment and return to:
New Town School
5209 Monticello Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23188
We accept applications for employment on a continuing basis. As a position becomes available, we will contact qualified applicants for an interview.