Staff

I started working in KYCC’s academic programs in 2000 as an AmeriCorps volunteer. My passionate for working with young children and families began when I started my summer job in high school at a private preschool. I knew from there that I wanted to pursue my career in early childhood development. Working with little minds is so rewarding. My passion for early childhood education hasn’t changed because every day and every year it’s different, and I continue to learn and grow. Early education is so important to nurture their love for learning and help children with their social emotional development.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children and guiding the teams who work with them, creating an environment where every child can thrive. Watching children learn, grow, and discover who they are inspires me every day. I’m motivated by their curiosity, honesty, and joy, and mentoring staff to bring out their best is equally rewarding. This work is more than a career, it’s my calling and the joy of making a positive impact every day.

I have a passion for nurturing young minds through different learning experiences, where they feel free to explore and ask questions. All while creating a strong relationship with the children and with each other. 

It inspires me to see how collaborations between home and school helps create such intelligent, creative, and emotionally well-rounded children. I enjoy the everyday experiences I share and create with the children in my care.

I love working with young children for a couple of reasons. Young children have endless energy, creativity, flexibility, honesty, and resilience. I learn from the children every day and working with them is fun. Secondly, young children make me a better person and motivate me to be better. Because they expect me to provide accurate answers to their questions, I have to stay up to date on the latest music, video games, comics, and movies. This means I’m constantly searching for answers in books and online. Ultimately, I find the most rewarding part of working with young children is witnessing their mental development.

As the older sister of my family, I have always had a connection to caring after children. I knew that when I pursued my education after college, I wanted to do something that had to do with helping children and families…Being a teacher is a life changing experience the days are never the same. Watching children be curious, have fun, and learn through play is a very unique thing that I get to see.

I enjoy interacting with my students making a difference in their lives. It’s very rewarding to see them grow each year. Also, I’m so grateful to work with a supportive team. 

I have been working at Kids Town for about 13 years. I am passionate about fostering each child’s unique nature and creativity. I enjoy incorporating these into classroom activities, as I believe children learn so much through exploring their own creative ideas. I strive to create a warm and engaging environment where every child feels confident to express themselves and grow.