Meet The Staff
The staff at Children’s Journey consists of 24 care givers, 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, where they can grow, learn, and play in a warm and secure environment.
Why we work 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 growths.
Maria M.
Lead Infant Teacher
It is an honor to be working 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 the acquisition of 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 to support them in developing a range of skills that prepare them for learning.
Sara
Infant Teacher
I love to work with children, so when I came to this country I knew that is 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, as well as knowing that I can make a positive difference in their lives.
Jennifer
Infant Teacher
I work with children because I love how they see the world. Their minds are always ready to learn new things. When a child in your care reaches a new milestone, it is the best feeling ever!
Aschly
Lead Toddler Teacher
I work with children because I like to see 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.
Maria L.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Everyday I enjoy working with children because it brings me a lot of happiness to see them grow. By participating in the children’s play and activities, I observe and learn from all of them. While being with the children during the day my life becomes richer and I feel younger inside.
Naheed
Toddler Teacher
I enjoy working with children. Although it is not always easy, I do love having the opportunity to support them in many ways. I especially love teaching them independence, feeding themselves, learning colors, shapes and numbers, as well as many other things!
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 everday.
Destiny
Two Year Old Teacher
I work with children because I love the interaction with young minds. I love being able to watch the growth and development of children, and also being a part of it!
Rosie
Two Year Old Teacher
Working with children encourages me to be more creative and imaginative, as these are qualities that come naturally to children! Their innocence is a welcome change of pace in the workplace!
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.
Maha
Preschool Teacher
I love children and I love working with them. I switched majors so that I can work with them. I have experience with my own children and I love being able to treat them in a way that makes them feel happy and confident.
Michelle
Preschool Teacher
I work with children because I enjoy seeing them learn and grow. I love to be in the presence of children and hear their laughter. Children are born with a clean slate and I am honored to be a part of their learning journey!
Yvette
Preschool Teacher
I work with children because I like to see 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.
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.
Sol
Prekindergarten 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.
Maria R.
Assistant Pre-K 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.
Alex
Floater
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.