Seedlings Specialists

Miss Natasha

Infant Specialist

My name is Natasha. I have been working with the infants at Children's Village at Fisher's Landing since September, 2008. I have eleven years childcare experience in both childcare centers and private childcare.

A wife of 13 years with 2 children ages 9 and 3 which attend CVFL. I enjoy camping, hiking scrapbooking and reading.

Working with infants at Children's Village has been a wonderful experience. Providing daily care and building relationships with

each infant as well as each of their parents and knowing they trust me is very rewarding. I look forward to seeing our infants every day and I love being a part of their most important early years.

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Acorn Specialists

Miss Jessica

Toddler Specialist

Hi! my name is Jessica and I'm from Camas, WA. I graduated from Central Washington University with degrees in Elementary Education, English Teaching, and Psychology with an emphasis on child development.

I have been working with kids for over 6 years. I have experience working with children from 1 month to 16 years and children with special needs and plan on going back to school to get a master's degree in Education and Child Development.

When I'm not at work I enjoy camping, BBQing with my friends and family and just relaxing on the couch with a good movie.

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Miss Larissa

Toddler Specialist

Hi! My name is Larissa and I work with the Acorn's classes here at Children’s Village. While working in various childcare programs over the past couple of years I have come to realize passionate I am about working with young children. While attending Hudson’s Bay High School I participated in the Careers in Education magnet program, taking Child Development classes and interning in childcare programs.

I am now attending Clark College, working toward my Associates Degree. While I love all aspects of classroom teaching, I find that I really love helping children create artwork.

I love to see the creative side in children! I look forward to working with each new class here at Children’s Village and getting to know the families we serve. If you have any questions about me or about the work I am doing with your children, please feel free to ask at anytime!

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Oak Leaves Specialists

Miss Clover

Early Childhood Specialist

Hi, my name is Clover and I teach the Oak Leave's class. I'm the proud mother of two children ages 3 and 11. Nine years ago, I began my career in Early Childhood Education as a teacher’s assistant. After graduating with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, I worked my way up from Lead Teacher to Regional Childcare Director. After a year and a half as a childcare Director, I realized that my heart was really in the classroom. So now I have come to this wonderful school to help your children learn and grow as individuals.

I am so looking forward to getting to know the families and children in our program. If you have any questions about our class or your child’s care, feel free to set up a time to speak with me.

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Miss Halli

Early Childhood Assistant

Hi, my name is Halli Harrington. I am 24 years old and a mother of one beautiful little girl. I have lived in Vancouver, Washington for 18 years and I love it here!

Working with children has always been my passion. The YMCA Child Water was my first job when I was 18, and I have been an in-home nanny also for 6 years.

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Maple Specialists

Miss Natalya

Preschool Specialist

Hello, my name is Miss Natalya and I am honored to teach in the Maples Class. I am proud to be the mother of two grown up children and grandma of three beautiful grandchilden. I have more than 20 years of teaching experience and I believe that helping each child develop to his or her full potential is my tremendous responsibility. I am so happy to be working here at Children's Village and I look forward to all the fun and adventures of each school year!

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Evergreen Specialists

Miss Nicole

Pre-Kindergarten Specialist

Hello, My name is Nicole Cook and I am an assistant teacher at Children's Village at Fisher's Landing. In April, I graduated with my bachelor of arts degree in religion with a focus in counseling to become an elementary school counselor. This past June, I got married to my wonderful husband, Jacob. Upon getting married, I moved across the country from Maryland to Washington State. I love working with children of all ages and cannot wait to have children of my own someday! It is my pleasure to be able to work with the children in all of

the different classrooms.

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Kindergarten Specialist

Miss Amanda

Kindergarten Specialist

Hello, my name is Amanda Baron and I am the teacher in the Evergreens class here at Children’s Village at Fisher’s Landing. I have been married for six years to my wonderful husband Mikel. I have two beautiful children of my own. My daughter is 2 1/2 and is in the Oak Leaves Class. My son, Aiden, is 9 months old and in the Seedlings Class. I have always had a passion for education. I attended Clark Community College for 2 years and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Education from

City University in 2005 with extra courses in reading. In my spare time I like to read, cook and spend time with my family. I am very passionate about working with children and truly believe that the early years set a foundation for a child’s future schooling. I look forward to giving your child the best start possible!

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School Age Specialist

Miss Angel

Toddler Specialist

My name is Miss Angel and I am the Lead Teacher in the Big Acorns class at Children's Village in Fisher's Landing. I've been an Early Childhood Educator since 1996. I received my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education in 1999. My passion is teaching young children as they grow, while providing a safe, secure and enriching environment. I believe in developing a strong partnerships with each family and providing consistency between home and school and hope that by doing so, each child will be able to get the most out of their

early years and first school experiences.

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