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Anna
is our Area Director
overseeing our Gateway and Broadway campuses.
She began her position with us as our Gateway
School's Assistant Director and Pre-K Teacher.
Anna has a bachelor's degree and is committed
to our families and children. |
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Teacher
Brittany was a teacher for Creative
Minds Learning Center in 2007. She left temporarily
and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Early
Childhood Education at Oregon State University.
Brittany has worked with children for seven
years in both elementary and preschool settings.
Upon returning to CMLC, Brittany became the
Director at the Woodstock campus. Recently,
she has been promoted to the Area Director
for the Woodstock and Westmoreland campuses.
Brittany is proud to work for CMLC because
of its reputable academic program, collaborative
work environment, and commitment to our families.
Brittany's teaching philosophy is to build
personal relationships with each child and
encourage independence in their learning.
"I love coming to work! This community
is so special to me, as if it were my second
family!" Brittany has a passion for the
development of children, education, and community
relationships! |
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Teacher
Andie has been a member of the Creative
Minds Learning Center team for a year as our
Preschool Teacher. Recently, Andie has been
promoted to our Assistant Director position
at our Woodstock campus! Andie joined CMLC
because she was impressed with the menu, curriculum
and teaching methods. Andie enjoys the small
class sizes and the feeling of community with
the children, staff, and parents. Andie has
worked with children in a variety of settings
and has a passion for teaching. She plans
on growing both personally and professionally
with the company. Andie's teaching philosophy
is to "provide children with love, respect,
and positive attention for their growth!"
Andie demonstrates her love for children with
her sense of humor and commitment to their
learning |
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Kayla
choose CMLC for several reasons; She loves
the positive and fun environment, the art
program, the specialty classes and the healthy
menu options. She likes how the curriculum
focuses with hands on learning. She likes
working with kids because of how honest they
are and how eager they are to learn. "It's
the simple things that amaze them" says
Kayla. "They are always saying silly
things. I love watching them get new concepts
and it is amazing the growth that you see
in such a short amount of time." Kayla
has many experiences working with kids throughout
high school and college. Kayla graduated with
a degree in early childhood and elementary
education. Kayla hopes to continue to grow
in her teaching with CMLC and the children.
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Teacher
Devon is our Broadway school's Assistant
Director and is continuing Early Childhood
Education classes. She began her career with
us as our lead Toddler teacher at our Gateway
campus and quickly was promoted due to her
amazing spirit and energy! |
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The
newest member of our Creative Minds team,
Stephanie, looks forward to building
a positive relationship with the staff, families,
and community as the Assistant Director of
our Westmoreland Campus. Stephanie has previously
worked and volunteered in preschools, elementary
schools, and summer camps and could not imagine
having a career that does not involve teaching
and advocating for young people. Her purpose
and passion in life is to support the happy
and healthy development of children into bright,
kind individuals. In addition to her years
of professional experience working with children,
she has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary
Education from Flagler College in St. Augustine,
Florida. A native Floridian, Stephanie has
recently put down roots here in Portland and
aims to have a long and meaningful career
with Creative Minds Learning Center. |
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Tawny
chose Creative Minds because she was able
to use her Education degree and have a job
where she could really get to know the kids
as well as the team. "I love the moment
when a child realizes that he/she has learned
something new and their eyes light up. I love
that feeling of helping a child discover something
new" says Tawny. She received her Bachelors
degree in theatre from Southern Oregon in
2002 and then received her Master's degree
as well as her teaching license from Portland
State in 2007. |
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Anna is our Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten
Teacher at our Broadway campus. "I wanted
to work at a school where my daughter can
attend and which strives to be green. I believe
we must all do what we can to leave the earth
a healthier and better place. My favorite
thing about working with children is watching
them learn a new concept and then apply it
in their work and play. I received my Bachelors
degree in Education from the University of
Idaho. Later I taught in Idaho public schools,
teaching 6th graders and later kindergarten.
I have been with Creative Minds Learning Center
since Spring of 2009. My teaching philosophy
is to create a loving environment in which
children can learn and grow academically,
socially and emotionally." |
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Teacher
Lydia is our Head Toddler Teacher
of the Gateway school and has been with Creative
Minds since 2004. She is devoted and offers
a genuine love for the community of toddlers
and is committed to their exploration of new
concepts. |
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Teacher
Samantha has been with Creative Minds
Learning Center (CMLC) since 2005! Prior to
working for CMLC, Samantha worked in childcare
for 6 years, providing her with skills and
experience for her position as Lead Pre Kindergarten
Teacher at our Woodstock campus. Samantha
plans to continue her education to obtain
a degree in Pediatric Nursing. Samantha's
teaching philosophy is to "help children
learn in a fun environment." Samantha
enjoys being apart of the daily lives of her
students. She motivates children to have a
passion for learning! Samantha engages with
children, developing true relationships with
her students! |
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Alicia is our Toddler Teacher at our
Broadway campus. "I work here because
of the marked difference in what CMLC is able
to offer the kids. I love seeing them grow!
It's amazing, I was their teacher when they
were two and then they go off to kindergarten.
To know, I helped get them there is the big
payoff. I'm a life long resident of Oregon.
I went to high school in Sandy where I took
an ECE class and that's where I discovered
that I wanted to work with kids.I've been
with CMLC since 2007. My teaching philosophy
is very laid back and fun! I feel that kids
learn best while they're having fun. So I
like to incorporate learning into games, songs
and storybooks." |
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Teacher
Jill has been with Creative Minds Learning
Center for two years. Jill is our Toddler
Teacher at the Woodstock campus. However,
she has demonstrated her versatility with
a variety of age groups. Before joining CMLC,
Jill volunteered at Woodstock Elementary in
their kindergarten, third, and fifth grade
classrooms. Jill came to CMLC for its bond
with the community, strong curriculum, and
to build on her experience with children while
she obtains a degree in Social Science and
Education. Jill's teaching philosophy is to
"provide an equal and quality education
to all children." Jill has a gift for
interacting with children, making them feel
empowered to express their creativity and
unique personalities! |
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Teacher
Michelle has worked for Creative Minds
Learning Center for over a year. She is our
Pre Kindergarten Teacher at the Woodstock
campus. She enjoys working for CMLC because
of her love of children, positive work environment,
and teamwork of the staff. Currently, Michelle
is working toward her degree in Child and
Family Studies at Portland State University.
Her goal is to have a positive impact on the
futures of children. Michelle's teaching philosophy
is for her students to have a positive experience
in the classroom. "I want my children
to know that I am always there for them!"
She has a sensitive heart and a love for children.
Michelle makes learning fun, and allows children
to learn through their experiences! |
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Theresa is our Junior Toddler Teacher
at our Broadway campus. "I worked at
Creative Minds prior to raising a family in
2002. I came back when my daughter, Charlotte,
was ready for preschool. I like working for
Creative Minds because the owners are so family
oriented and care about their employees as
just another member of the family. I love
working with kids because they are so much
fun! they make you laugh! Kids keep you young
at heart. I love toddlers most of all! I am
from Aloha, Oregon. I now have two kids of
my own. Child care has been my vocation and
passion for a better part of the decade. My
teaching philosophy- I want to be a part of
the developmental growth process for this
special age group. It brings me great joy
to help each child meet their age appropriate
milestones!" |
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Kayla
has been a member of Creative Minds Learning
Center since 2007. She left briefly when she
had her newborn son and she is excited to
return as our Preschool Teacher at our new
Westmoreland School. She is an amazing teacher
and has a wonderful way with children and
her commitment always shines through! Welcome
back, Kayla! |
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Heather is our Preschool teacher at our
Broadway campus. "A little about myself.
I'm from Sheridan, Oregon, went to school
at the University of Oregon. I have been working
with children for 4 years. I came to work
for CMLC Spring of 2009 because I love working
with children! I enjoy my co-workers and being
part of the CMLC team! What I really like
about working with children is their free
spiritedness and making them laugh! My teaching
philosophy..."Learning should be fun!". |
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Rindi is our Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
at our Broadway campus. "I came to work for
CMLC because the focus is first and foremost
on the children! They also offer a wonderful
balance of play and curriculum. I love how
unique and pure children are. I probably learn
just as much from them as they learn from
me. They keep my energy up and my day bright.
I graduated from the University of Oregon.
My teaching philosophy- It's important to
diversify your lessons in order to reach all
learning styles." |
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Brenna is our Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
at our Broadway campus. "I came to work for
Creative Minds Learning Center because of
their philosophy and set up. I was hired in
September of 2009. I love working with my
coworkers at the Broadway school. We are a
great group and always are there to laugh
with and support each other. Things that I
love about working with kids is knowing that
everyday will bring something new. Children
always have the best ideas and they always
have a way to make me laugh or smile. I graduated
from Portland State with a Bachelors in Social
Science. Recently, I graduated from Lewis
and Clark College with a Masters degree in
Teaching. My philosophy, simply put, is child
centered. Teaching should be about the children,
their interests and needs should fuel a classroom." |
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Tara is our Toddler Aide at our Broadway
campus. "I came to CMLC because I really
love their mission statements "Building
a future with your family". I have only
been with CMLC since October but I have loved
my time here. My favorite thing about working
with children is discovering their personalities
and how much fun they are to play with and
teach. I grew up in Staten Island NY, and
moved here with my family when I was 16. I
am currently an art student at PSU with a
minor in Early Childhood education. I will
graduate this Spring and will continue onto
my Master's degree in Secondary education.
I hope to teach high school one day. My teaching
philosophy is very open. I really like to
have my students explore their world in their
own time. I really hope to influence children
in a positive way and allow them to develop
their own ideas and view on the world around
them. " |
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Teacher Danielle, Our Younger Infant
Lead Teacher, at our Westmoreland School started
her career with Creative Minds Learning Center
At Our Gateway school in 2005. She Left Briefly
To Obtain Her Associates Degree In Early Childhood
Education. Danielle Plans to continue her
education and she brings creativity and organization
to her class room. "Babies are my favorite
age to work with. The babies laughs and smiles
make my day. There's no place like home!"
We are glad to have her return to the CMLC
family! |
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Meredith says that she came to work
for CMLC because of the schools educational
philosophy. She believes that CMLC provides
a positive learning environment that is nurturing
and creative, laying a strong foundation for
our children. Meredith loves working with
children because she finds that it's refreshing
and rejuvenating! "I am in awe of the
children's imagination and creativity. I love
teaching children because I believe that success
and acceptance empower children and gives
them tools for future successes and the ability
and desire to care for others." Meredith
graduated form Ithaca College in May 2008,
receiving a B.A. in sociology with a concentration
in gender studies. She hopes to return to
school one day to earn her master in education.
She hopes to focus on health, gender, and
language, ultimately teaching in some capacity
abroad. |
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Hello! My name is Brittany and I am
more than excited to be the Lead teacher of
the Toddler class at the Westmoreland location.
I have many years experience working with
children of all ages and enjoy every minute
of it! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Education
and will hopefully be working towards my Master's
Degree in Art Therapy sometime in the near
future. I look forward to creating art with
your child daily and believe that it is important
for their creative development. I enjoy being
a part of the Creative Minds Learning Center
family because it is a welcoming and comfortable
atmosphere for staff and the families that
attend! |
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Hi there my name is Michelle! I am
the Older Infant Teacher here at our beautiful
Westmoreland campus! I am so thrilled to have
the opportunity to work in a completely child-centered
environment. I have dedicated the majority
of my working life to kids and their families.
I started working with children when I was
13 years old. I have my Bachelor's of Art
from the University of Oregon in Education.
While at U of O, I worked in an infant room
at Moss Street Child Development Center, a
brand new center like ours now with students
the same age as those I work with here at
Westmoreland. After taking a year off from
school, I decided to pursue a Masters Degree
and received my Masters in Teaching from Pacific
University in Forest Grove. I specialized
in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
I am very excited to have the opportunity
to work with people that love children so
much and look forward to learning more every
day with you and your families. Thank you
for sharing your kids with me! It is such
a blessing to work with them every day! |
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Lora brings nearly two decades of childcare
experience to her position as teacher-aide
in the Older Infant Classroom at CMLC's WestMoreland
school. She has a Bachelor's degree in English
and Foreign Languages (German and Spanish)
from Lewis and Clark College, and a Masters
in the Fine Arts in Creative Writing from
Portland State University. Lora is working
towards a graduate certificate in children's
and young literature. She looks forward to
helping your child explore the world through
books and inspiring in them a love of learning. |
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I'm Marlo and I am a teacher in the
older infant room at the West Moreland location!
I love the curriculum and teaching methods
at CMLC. I also enjoy the fun positive atmosphere
and the bond between not only the children
and the parents, but with the staff as well.
It's like a home away from home for me. I
love coming to work each morning at CMLC.
In high school I took child psychology and
the pre-school teaching program 7 times in
my 4 years and have been working in childcare
for 4 years. Before coming to CMLC I worked
as a teacher in Wobbler (10 months - 16 months)
room and in Two's room. I also have experience
with ages 3 months - 10 years. I've always
loved working with children of all ages and
have known since I was 4 years old it was
my passion and something I wanted to do once
I was done with school. |
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Hello, my name is Amanda. I am a Co-lead
Jr. Toddler teacher at the WestMoreland CMLC.
In 2005, I graduated with a BA in Sociology
from the University of Oregon. I spent my
college years and beyond traveling abroad
to run summer camps on various military bases.
I have also taught toddler through school
age for many years in the states. My most
recent experience was spent in Seoul, Korea,
where I was a Kindergarten through third grade
English teacher. I absolutely love working
with children of all ages and backgrounds.
I enjoy planning fun, stimulating and creative
curriculum. So, I look forward to teaching
and getting to know you and your children
better. |
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Hi my name is Kim and I am the co-lead
teacher in the Jr. Toddlers at WestMoreland.
I have worked with children for over 10 years
and enjoy watching their faces as they learning
and grow! I have taught all ages from Infants
through After School and Summer Programs.
I have a Childhood Development Associate Degree
specializing in Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
aged children. I love learning and want to
continue to learn, which is why I choose to
work for CMLC. They not only offer the gift
of learning to the children they teach, but
to their teachers! |
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My
name is Marissa and I am excited about
being the Pre-K teaching at the West Moreland
location. I graduated from the University
of Toledo with a degree in Art Education;
and also worked as a nanny while attending
college. My future plans are to complete my
Masters in Education. What I appreciate more
about the CMLC program is the Reggio Emilia
base of teaching. |
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My
name is Ciara, I am a Teacher Aid at
Creative Minds Learning Center, located in
Westmoreland. I have had much experience with
children, this includes "at home" child care
for five years from new borns to pre-k and
beyond. I currently teach sunday school for
our kiddos at my home church on sundays ranging
from 1-5 years. I will be graduating high
school within the next few months and plan
on staying with Creative Minds for some time.
There are many great things about Creative
Minds, however I would have to say one of
my favorite things to do here is really, interacting
with the kids. Children bring me such joy
and I love working with the different ages,
observing and participating in the different
developmental levels is always fun and there
is never a dull moment. It is so intriguing
at how different each age is and how much
they are able to learn from their environment
and those around them, but at the same time
i believe that we as teachers can learn so
much from them also. I have a passion and
love for children, I always have and I always
will, I am looking forward to learning more
and making lots of new little friends! |
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Emunah
has been working as a Waldolf Inspired Caregiver
for the past 4 years. She is an afternoon
aide at our WestmoreLand school. She loves
working with children of all ages. |
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Teachers make a difference to our program. Our teachers offer their own unique creative touches to their classrooms and our environments. They help plan the art program, have a generous budget for educational and art supplies and are committed to keeping our program innovative. They are all certified with the State of Oregon, have passed a criminal background check and are required to hold a Food Handler's, First Aid and CPR cards at our company. We require a professional dress code with a uniform so you can easily identify a member of our staff at any time.
