Nicole -
Position: On-site Owner/Operator
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Hobbies: Hiking with my husband, reading, & playing with my two dogs & two cats
Favorite Children's Book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
Favorite Quote: “Don’t Quit!”
What I enjoy most about working with children: Knowing that they are our future and to provide them with the building blocks to help them attain their dreams.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from The Ohio State University
Beth -
Position: On-site Owner/Operator
Hometown: Macedonia, Ohio
Hobbies: Reading books, hiking & baking
Favorite Children's Book: Under the Lemon Moon by Bill Martin Jr.
Favorite Quote: “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." - Unknown
What I enjoy most about working with children: Their honesty! Ask them anything, and you will always get an honest answer!
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of Akron
Amanda -
Position: Education Director
Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hobbies: Reading, riding bikes, watching movies & hanging out with her kids.
Favorite Children's Book: My Many Colored Days By Dr. Seuss
Favorite Quote: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
What I enjoy most about working with children: Every day is new and different. Each day when I come to work I never know what to expect. I love the element of surprise!
Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Oklahoma.
Mandee -
Position: Assistant Director & Preschool Lead Teacher
Hometown: Southern California
Hobbies: Home decorating, spending time with family & friends.
Favorite Children's Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Favorite Quote: "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
What I enjoy most about working with children: I love the simple, uncomplicated ways children approach things. They are so funny and interesting, but above all they have such loving hearts. It brings me so much happiness to see them get excited about something new they have learned.
Education: Ongoing classes and training in Early Childhood Education.
Denise -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Lullaby Lambs" Infant Room
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Hobbies: Going to movies, quilting, & swimming.
Favorite Children's Book: If You Give a Pig a Pancake By Laura Numeroff
Favorite Quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump
What I enjoy most about working with children: Their complete honesty.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Christian Education from Baptist Bible College in West Denver, Colorado.
Kristin -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Cuddly Calves" First Steps Classroom
Hometown: Springboro, Ohio
Hobbies: Reading, scrapbooking, watching football and hiking
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree By Shel Silverstein
Favorite Quote: "In teaching, you cannot see the fruit of a day's work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years." - Jacques Barzun
What I enjoy most about working with children: I'm always learning something new and it's extremely fulfilling to watch each child progress through the big and the small stuff.
Education: Montessori Teaching Diploma, North American Montessori Association
Kim -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Darling Ducklings" Young Toddler classroom
Hometown: Glendale, Arizona
Hobbies: Spending time with family and working with her high school youth group.
Favorite Children's Book: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus By Mo Willems
Favorite Quote: "Love like you have never been hurt, dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening, and live like today is your last day." - Mark Twain
What I enjoy most about working with children: Children keep you feeling young! I love to watch them play and see how far their imagination can take them.
Education: Currently pursuing Child Development Associates at Rio Salado College
Krystal -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Curious Kittens" Toddler classroom
Hometown: Buckeye, Arizona
Hobbies: Karaoke
Favorite Children's Book: Love You Forever By Robert Munsch
Favorite Quote: "If you give a man a fish, he eats for the day. If you teach a man to fish, he eats for life."
What I enjoy most about working with children: Their eagerness to learn.
Education: Arizona Paraprofessional credential, as well as coursework in American Sign Language I & II.
Christine
Position: Lead Teacher, "Playful Puppies" Get Set classroom
Hometown: San Leandro, California
Hobbies: Playing with my granddaughter, swimming, bike riding, racquet ball and sewing
Favorite Children's Book: A Spoon Full of Kisses
Favorite Quote: "It is easier to build strong children then to repair broken men." - Fredrick Douglas
What I enjoy most about working with children: I love their smiles, their laughter, the look on their faces and how excited they get when learning something new.
Education: Penn Foster, CDA.
Jo -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Bouncing Bunnies" Preschool classroom
Hometown: Aberystwyth, Wales, Great Britain
Hobbies: Traveling with family and biking
Favorite Children's Book: Walking Through the Jungle By Stella Blackstone
Favorite Quote: "Life is not about waiting for the storm to be over, it's about learning how to dance in the rain." -Anonymous
What I enjoy most about working with children: Their ability to constantly astound us with their imagination, logical thinking, and forgiving nature. To say whatever is on their minds.
Education: Certificate in Childhood Development from the United States Navy, and currently pursuing the CDA credential.
Pam -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Frolicking Foals" Preschool Prep classroom
Hometown: Waddell, Arizona
Hobbies: My children, reading, writing, camping, fishing & boating
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree By Shel Silverstein
Favorite Quote: "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than You." by Dr. Seuss
What I enjoy most about working with children: Watching their light bulbs "turn on!" Being able to sing, dance and color at work.
Education: CDA through Glendale Community College, and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
Yolanda -
Position: Lead Teacher, "Cheerful Chicks" Pre-Kindergarten classroom
Hometown: Torrance, California
Hobbies: Reading & spending time with family
Favorite Children's Book: Oh, the Places You'll Go! By Dr. Seuss
Favorite Quote: "Today is your day your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way." by Dr. Seuss
What I enjoy most about working with children: Every day is a gift. They love to learn and their eagerness is amazing.
Education: Moorpark & Oxnard College in California, Early Education Certificate from ACSI and currently pursuing her CDA
Donna -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Buckeye, Arizona
Hobbies: Photography, fishing, camping and hunting
Favorite Children's Book: Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Quote: "Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
What I enjoy most about working with children: I love how proud children get when they learn something new, when they get a twinkle in their eye!
Education: Currently pursuing a degree in secondary education in Geography at Estrella Mountain Community College
Madison -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Buckeye, Arizona
Hobbies: Reading books and sewing stuffed animals
Favorite Children's Book: My Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck
Favorite Quote: "Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a whole minute of happiness you'll never get back."
What I enjoy most about working with children: I love hearing or seeing the funny things they do while learning new things and growing up.
Education: I'm currently a junior at Youngker High School.
Stephanie -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Page, Arizona
Hobbies: Riding horses, hiking, fishing and being outdoors
Favorite Children's Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Favorite Quote: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
What I enjoy most about working with children: Children are a joy for me to be around because I love how positive and outgoing they are. It brings a smile to my face!
Education: Training and certifications through Abrio Family Services and Support
Becky -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Birmingham, IL
Hobbies: Caring for children
Favorite Children's Book: Bamboozled by David Legge
Favorite Quote: “Pick a star on the dark horizon, and follow the light" Regina Spektar
What I enjoy most about working with children: The uniqueness of each individual child - you learn something new every day!
Education: Junior at Arizona State University studying Early Childhood Education
Alicia -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: Painting
Favorite Children's Book: The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
What I enjoy most about working with children: Learning through play, exploring, social engaging, showing their traits and personality.
Education: Early Child Development classes at Estrella Community College
Kayla -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: South Haven, Michigan
Hobbies: Crafts, baking, playing outside, being with family, softball
Favorite Children's Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Favorite Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss
What I enjoy most about working with children: Watching them grow and develop their personalities; Seeing them smile and listening to them laugh.
Education: Received a degree from Michigan State University in 2008
Malinda
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Hobbies: Sewing
Favorite Children's Book: No, David! by David Shannon
What I enjoy most about working with children: Seeing them grow into an independent person, capable of taking care of themselves.
Education: Currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, along with having over 10 years worth of experience working with children.
Andrea -
Position: Assistant Teacher
Hometown: Mission Viejo, California
Hobbies: Reading, hiking and camping
Favorite Children's Book: Skippy Jon Jones By Judy Schachner
Favorite Quote: "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss
What I enjoy most about working with children: The smiles I get from seeing them have fun.
Education: Bachelor's in Psychology from California State University