Meet the Staff

The staff at Children’s Journey consists of 24 caregivers, both teachers and aides. Our teachers hold either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or the required Early Childhood Education classes. All of us are experienced in the care of children and strive to create and maintain a very family-like atmosphere. We truly feel that Children’s Journey is a home away from home for children. It is a place where they can grow, learn, and play in a warm and secure environment.

In Their Own Words

Why Our Staff Love Working with Children

Elaine

Director

The rapid phase of a child’s development occurs during the first 5 years of life. It is an honor and a humbling experience to be a part of a child’s development by being an educator and creating an environment for their first years, which can have an effect that lasts a lifetime.

Rachel

Assistant Director

Working with children and their families is very rewarding. I love building relationships with children that help them to feel welcome, safe, and loved when they come to school. Working with children, I get a daily reminder to appreciate the most simple things in life. Just as they learn from me, I learn from them as well. Children bring lots of joy to my life!

Aurora

Program Coordinator

I work with children because I am able to see a child develop as a whole while being able to support their needs. I am an advocate for children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth.

Maria M.

Lead Infant Teacher

It is an honor to work with children because it is during the early years that a child develops all the key elements of emotional intelligence, such as confidence, curiosity, purposefulness, self-control, connectedness, capacity to communicate, and cooperativeness. A child’s first years of life are also critical for acquiring concepts, skills, and attitudes that lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Nirosha

Infant Teacher

I enjoy working with children because I love them, and they make me happy every day!

Anu

Infant Teacher

I love working with children because their love is unconditional, and they always make me happy. I strive to be nurturing and take care of the children, supporting them in developing a range of skills that prepare them for learning.

Sara

Infant Teacher

I love working with children, so when I came to this country, I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I like watching children grow and be happy!

Priyanthi

Infant Teacher

I work with children because I want to help children learn and grow in their early stages. I love working with and taking care of children!

Racquel

Infant Teacher

I work with children because I enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces and knowing that I can make a positive difference in their lives.

Lia

Infant Teacher

I work with children because I enjoy supporting their growth, creativity and confidence as they learn about the world. Every child is unique, and I love being part of their journey while encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Ellie

Toddler Teacher

I work with children because I enjoy giving them lots of attention and showing the love I have for them.

Maria L.

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Every day, I enjoy working with children because it brings me immense happiness to see them grow. By participating in the children’s play and activities, I observe and learn from them all. Being with the children during the day makes my life richer, and I feel younger inside.

Alex

Toddler Teacher

I enjoy working with children because their love lights up my life. Children offer unconditional love and make me feel like I am doing something valuable with my life. The best part of working with children is that I get to see little faces each day, excited to share something special with me. When I work with children, I learn something new each and every day.

Erica

Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher

I love working with children because it is amazing to see how quickly they learn things. It always brings a smile to my face when I see them accomplish something new. I enjoy teaching them and helping them grow every day.

Destiny

Two-Year-Old Teacher

I work with children because I love the interaction with young minds. I love watching the growth and development of children and being a part of it, too!

Ashley

Two-Year-Old Teacher

I work with children because I love to be a part of their growth and development. I love to see children explore and navigate the world. Their curiosity and laughter bring so much joy to my life! I find it very fulfilling to help them discover new things each day.

Linda

Preschool Teacher

I enjoy working with children because I enjoy being a part of their lives. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, educational, and exciting environment for children to learn and grow.

Yvette

Preschool Teacher

I work with children because I enjoy seeing their development each day. It is fun to see how much a child can learn in a day, in a week, or in a month.

Sol

Preschool Teacher

I work with children because I want to be a positive role model and teach them to respect themselves and others. It is very rewarding to take care of and teach children, and I love being a part of their growth and development.

Michelle

Preschool Teacher

I love to be a part of a child’s learning process and provide a safe environment. As a teacher, I like to guide them in a positive way and encourage them to use their imagination.

Maria R.

Assistant Floating Teacher

I am a very happy person because I have the privilege of working with children on a daily basis. First off, I really enjoy working with children because they share their happiness with me, and at the same time, I discover how important and valuable children are. I also enjoy working with children because they truly are genuine, intelligent, and little treasures to this world. I really love every single child I have had the honor of working with.