Overview

The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) is directed by Mrs. Rachel Duree, and is staffed by our very own GSES teachers who are willing to share their time and expertise to enrich the after school experience for our children. Class offerings vary by age, and we offer themed classes that meet once or twice a week. Registration occurs just prior to the start of the school year and while the themed classes fill up quickly, we offer an unstructured option called Stay ‘n Play from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for all GSES students.

Meet the Director

Rachel Duree

I moved to Austin thirteen years ago in search of love and adventure, and I was fortunate to find both. My husband and I live in Circle C with our two amazing little boys that keep us busy and make our hearts so very full. My oldest son Matthew is heading into fifth grade and my tiny love Noah will be in second. They are both proud Good Shepherd graduates and jump at any opportunity to go back and visit. In my free time I enjoy traveling, cheering the loudest at my kids’ sporting events, and taking on the occasional home design project. I have been a teacher at Good Shepherd since 2012 and I feel incredibly grateful to spend my days doing what I love most. I am passionate about all things child development and truly enjoy these magical early childhood years.

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Class Descriptions

”Stay 'n Play offers a peaceful, unstructured afternoon hour for all children to attend on the days that they are enrolled at Good Shepherd Episcopal School. It is directed and staffed by our own teachers Monday through Friday from 1:00 until 2:00. It is a time for the children to play together after a busy day at school, and a time of flexibility for those attending After School Enrichment Programs.

”Krafty Kids encourages creativity in each child by providing a variety of hands-on projects. Various art mediums and supplies are used for special creations. Students have fun making a mess while crafting one-of-a-kind projects. Each week the children make their own project that is teacher led, but kid inspired! This class is taught by our Fours lead teacher, Ms. Elizabeth Fehr. The children enjoy her excitement and fun way of teaching!
Elizabeth FehrFours Lead Teacher

”In Creative Movement children explore various dance styles from all over the world, like Salsa, Zumba, Hip Hop, Ballet and more. This class combines simple dance poses with engaging songs, stories, and games. Children will strengthen their social skills, gain confidence, and practice teamwork in a creative and fun environment. This class is taught by Sherine Mansour who works with all ages at GSES. Ms. Sherine is excited to share her knowledge of dance and creativity with her students!
Sherine MansourAssistant Floating Teacher

”In this class children are exposed to the Spanish language in an age-appropriate way through traditional songs, stories, and games. The teachers interact with the children in Spanish as they play and participate in art activities that immerse them in basic vocabulary such as colors, size, animal names and clothing. In addition, Hispanic food tasting will occasionally be a part of the class. Senora Alma Rivera is a Fours assistant teacher and enjoys sharing her love of the language and culture with all children!
Alma RiveraFours Assistant Teacher

”In Game On, we promote and support the development of physical movement through games and activities that focus on coordination, flexibility, and balance. Children strengthen their minds and bodies while tackling obstacle courses and team building challenges. We also provide opportunities for each child to learn and experience good sportsmanship by working together. This class is taught by Sheryl Johnson, who is a Bridging Kindergarten assistant at GSES. Ms. Johnson knows how to motivate team spirit and make learning fun!
Sheryl JohnsonBridging Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

”Whiz Kids is a hands-on class designed to take your child on a discovery mission to explore the world of science through scientific inquiry, experiments, engineering, and everyday objects and encounters. Each child is challenged to problem solve, make predictions and observations, work cooperatively, and develop higher level thinking skills. Exciting new themes each month include Natural Disasters, Sensory Overload, Mix it Up Madness, and Creative Construction. This class is taught by Ms. Hannah Boone. Ms. Boone is a former GSES Fours teacher, and she is excited to share her love of experimenting with the Whiz Kids!
Hannah BooneASEP Lead Teacher

”Furry Friends is a class designed to bring animals, their characteristics and natural habitats to life through crafts, games and activities, group and individual projects and lots of adventures. Students have fun while they learn about animals from all over the country and the world. This class is taught by Mrs. Mitzi Hovre, who is a Fours lead teacher at GSES. Mrs. Hovre shares her passion for animals with her students!
Mitzi HovreFours Lead Teacher

”Tinker Time is a class that invites children to be curious, ask questions, and explore a variety of materials through hands-on-experiences. This class offers both open-ended and more structured activities that invite children to problem solve and create. Recycled materials, wood, clay and more are used for tinkering! Students become inventors and have the chance to use different tools in a safe and fun environment.

This class is taught by Ms. Hannah Boone. Ms. Boone is a former GSES Fours teacher, and she loves to brainstorm, create and invent with her students!
Hannah BooneASEP Lead Teacher

”Art is an expression of emotions and perceptions. When children discover and experience the different methods and materials in art, they acquire and develop new problem-solving abilities and expand their horizons. This class guides young artists to their creative insight and nurtures and inspires their imaginations into one-of-a-kind, frameable masterpieces! This class is taught by our Bridging Kindergarten assistant teacher, Ms. Jennifer Timmermans. Jennifer’s love of everything artistic will certainly inspire your budding artist!
Jennifer TimmermansBridging Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Parent Testimonials

”We are deeply grateful for the incredible staff and teachers at Good Shepherd. We have been lucky enough to send three of our four children for all three years (with another about to start!) and each child has started their next school experience prepared both academically and socially, and with a life-long spiritual foundation. Whether it is the formation foundation, the friendships or the memories, there is something truly magical about this precious school that stays with you long beyond the days you get to spend here.
The Price Family

”We have had both of our children graduate from the Bridging Kindergarten program at GSES and couldn't recommend it more to prospective parents. This critical year helped our children to grow both academically and socially, so that they were better prepared for the next stage of their education. The teachers and programming provide an evolved experience from the Pre-K years, guiding them to a more mature learning environment within an intimate, supportive setting. We are very grateful for the Bridging Kindergarten Program.
The Barney Family

”From the moment we stepped into GSES, we were overcome by the passion for education and the sincere connection that makes Good Shepherd the community that it is. We entered as a Bridging Kinder family, very much aware that this program was highly respected in the city. We quickly saw the magic of the Good Shepherd team, who, with the right balance of nurturing and challenge, instilled a love for learning into our son. The team of educators at Good Shepherd have our sincerest gratitude and our utmost respect.

What makes Good Shepherd so special, however, goes beyond the classroom. There is also a magic to the community. We were so warmly welcomed from the start that it is hard to say we were ever "new." To be embraced with such kindness and sincerity has left such an indelible impression that this is the memory that we will take with us as our journey continues. We will always be grateful to have been part of the Good Shepherd family.
The Hopkins Family

”We were instantly struck by the loving and nurturing atmosphere at Good Shepherd. Both of our children looked forward to school each day, and missed their teachers and friends on their days off. What has stood out to us since our first parent teacher conference was the depth of knowledge and empathy that the 3s teachers have towards three-year-olds, and all of the intricacies of their developmental levels. As one of our wonderful teachers put it, “three year olds grow, experience and learn so much in just a year!” We are forever grateful for the role that this program has played in such a critical period in our children’s lives. We cannot emphasize enough how truly loved and appreciated each child is that steps through the doors of this school. We love Good Shepherd!
The Pomeroy Family

After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)

Overview

Meet the Director

Rachel Duree

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Class Descriptions

Parent Testimonials

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