Welcome to the Salamander Classroom! My name is Mrs. Jaime Jagodzinski, students and parents may call me Mrs. J, it's a lot easier.

I started with Paddock's Early Childhoood center as an Infant/Toddler Teacher in 2004, then moved into Preschool in 2007. I took a leave of absence in Fall 2013 and
returned in Winter 2015, and I have been here ever since. The Salamander Room is my second home.

Family means everything to me. I am the oldest of three (sister, Jennifer, “an educator,” and brother, Jason, “Commander in the US Navy”). I had the BEST MOM in the WORLD. My very handy and intelligent dad lives in West Virginia. I have three nieces (one getting married in October) and four nephews (the oldest is graduating this school year) for whom I would do anything for them. My incredible and loving husband, Chris, and I have been married for 19 years this November and together for 22. He is a Saline Special Education Teacher Consultant and a football and track coach.

I am excited about getting to know your child and all of you. I see a bright and fun school year with a ton of learning, playing and, best of all, LOVE involved in each day we are together.

This is my second year here at PECC! I had my student teaching in the GSRP hallway in fall 2021 and I loved it so much I had to come back! I am SO excited to be here with your children and in the Salamander classroom!

Family is so important to me. I have a sister who is 5 years older than me (her name is Shaylin) and I have a brother who is 11 months younger than me (his name is Dylan)! My siblings and I are all very close!