Meet The Staff
The staff at Children’s Journey consists of 26 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 simplest 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.
Paula
Infant Teacher
I enjoy working with children because I love watching them develop, grow and excel. It is very rewarding!
Nirushi
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.
Alondra
Infant Teacher
I chose to work with children because this is the time when they are gaining the knowledge to become good people. I am delighted to be a part of that process!
Veronica
Infant Teacher
I am a very patient person, which is very important for working with children. I love to help them develop and grow!
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.
Lesly
Infant Teacher
I love watching children become confident and independent by exploring the world around them. My goal is for the children to learn from me, and for me to learn from them as well. Being a part of their development and meeting their needs is a privilege.
Yvette
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 gives me a lot of enjoyment 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.
Aschly
Toddler Teacher
I love having the opportunity to prepare children for things they will encounter later in life. It is our job to help them learn life skills that will enrich their lives in many ways. I want to teach them to be resilient and to never give up until they’ve reached their accomplishments!
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!
Osiris
Two Year Old Teacher
This is my first time working with children and I am so excited to get started!
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.
Rosie
Preschool 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!
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
Sabrina
Prekindergarten Teacher
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.