She brings a gentle voice, kind manner and love of early education (watching children light up when they grasp new ideas and concepts… who wouldn’t love that!?) One of her students recently told me (her Director), “I love my teacher ‘cause she plays with us!” With three children of her own, Ms. Sakeena understands that preschool children learn best through play and uses her practical experience in the classroom every day!

She shares a creative spirit with the children who are fortunate enough to be her students, and each day is a new adventure.  Her approach to social-emotional development includes using social stories and “feelings dolls” and illustrating emotions by acting out feelings with toys!

We’re blessed to have Ms. Sakeena here at St. Paul’s Day School! We can’t wait until you meet her!

You see, Ms. Karen is skilled at social emotional growth as well as introducing PreK-3 students to letters, numbers, colors and shapes. She is an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Educator. Having worked with ages one to five, Ms. Karen understands that this time of life in a child’s development creates the foundation for all the learning to come. A child’s brain reaches 90% of its adult size by the age of 5. And because children learn more and faster at this time, we cannot waste time on empty “entertainment.”

Ms. Karen has practical experience with three children of her own. Ages 7 to 12. She’s been “knee deep” in education at home as well as school! Her own experience with unique learning styles gives her a deep understanding that children do not all process information the same way, at the same rate. So, she’s a creative partner in the discovery which is the way each individual child learns.

This all sounds very serious. But Ms. Karen also has the most contagious laugh, an impish sense of humor, a sweet and gentle heart and an artistic way of looking at the world. Three-year-olds love her silly songs, her fabulous storytelling and her willingness to get on the floor and play!

Nestled near the Old School Square neighborhood in  Delray Beach, St. Paul’s Day School has begun its developmentally appropriate preschool classes for the 2026–2027 school year. Our spacious classrooms are filled with age-appropriate toys, materials, and opportunities for discovery, while our large, enclosed playground provides plenty of room for active play. At St. Paul’s Day School, we provide our students with the nurturing environment and experiences they need to expand their understanding of the world around them. Our three- to five-year-olds learn in the very best way children know how—through play!

Each day is filled with opportunities to develop social, motor, literacy, and early math skills while making friends, building confidence, and trying new things. We begin each morning with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Lord’s Prayer, followed by a joyful rendition of the Bible song “This Is the Day!” As an Episcopal school, we encourage our children to be kind, to love their neighbors, and to respect the dignity and worth of every person.

Come along with us as we share the joyful adventures, discoveries, and learning that take place each day in our Children’s Village!