Patricia Onodueze

Thoughts of the Heart and Mind is a Children’s Cottage that has emerged from my heart. I believe that children speak their own language and only a handful of adults have been able to engage with them, observe their ways, and understand their ways. Children are very capable individuals that explore their world through observation as well as interaction. They need love, nurturing, and training to grow into strong capable human beings.

As an educator, I have been in the early childhood field for over 15 years. I hold a Master’s of Arts in Teaching. I have contributed to Har Shalom/Sherman ECE where I was an assistant teacher. At Har Shalom, I was part of an outstanding program where educators were trained to ask children questions to encourage their learning through exploration of their environment. I also worked as a preschool teacher at Montrose Christian School, a head counselor at Green Acres Camp, and a teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools. Our Program is MD Excels certified and credentialed by the state of Maryland. This program has arisen from my experiences and education from my past as well as a current real need to provide quality childcare in my community.