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Our Team

The childcare professionals at Children’s Village are committed to the idea that children deserve a safe, nurturing place to learn, play, and grow. Meet the team of people who make sure your child thrives.

Administration

Denise Ferrell

Title Icon Director
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1975

Kelly Morton

Title Icon Assistant Director
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1990

Rachelle Ellis

Title Icon Support Staff
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2000

Janet Stoflet

Title Icon Staff Development Coach
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1996

Emily Tackett

Title Icon Cook
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2020

Teachers and Staff

Deirdre Bauer

Title Icon Twos Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1992

Jane Burkert

Title Icon Twos Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1997

Tracy Caplinger

Title Icon Preschool Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1992

Tabby Dykes

Title Icon Preschool Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2006

Rachelle Ellis

Title Icon Support Staff
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2000

Tatiana Esquivel

Title Icon Preschool Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2020

Sue Hart

Title Icon Floater
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1981

Stephanie Jack

Title Icon Preschool Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1992

Jamie Laughlin

Title Icon Twos Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1998

Lachelle Long

Title Icon Toddler Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2016

Open Position

Title Icon Infant Teacher

Makiyah Meredith

Title Icon Toddler Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2022

Doris Okotete

Title Icon School Age Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2014

Open Position

Title Icon Infant Teacher

Zoe Smiley

Title Icon Area 31 Student Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2019

Lynn Steigerwald

Title Icon Infant Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1990

Ca’Niya Thomas

Title Icon Twos Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2020

Kaylee Tipmore

Title Icon Volunteer
Fact Icon Volunteering since 2004

Shari Tresner

Title Icon Toddler Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2016

Patricia Washington

Title Icon Floater
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2017

Seide Whenu

Title Icon Preschool Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 2013

Leatha Young

Title Icon Pre-K Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1996

Tracy Young

Title Icon Pre-K Teacher
Fact Icon Serving Children Since 1989