Teddy
Bear Teachers @ 65th StreetAssistant Director
Ms. Molly
Ms. Molly has been a part of the Teddy Bear family for many years. She attended Teddy Bear as a child and has now found her way back as a teacher. Ms. Molly has been a part of our team for the past 8 years during the summer months. She enjoys working with all age groups, but especially enjoys the toddlers. She enjoys watching the children learn, develop and grow. In her free time she enjoys water-skiing, sports and hanging out with friends and family.
Infant Teachers
Ms. Loretta
Ms. Loretta has been working in the Early Childhood field for over 5 years. She enjoys helping the children to develop new skills. Her favorite children's book is Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See because the children always enjoy it. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. We are very excited to have Ms. Loretta in our infant room.
Toddler Teachers
Ms. Bailie
Ms. Unique
Ms. Unique is a valuable member of our team of teachers. She has worked in childcare for over 2 years. Her favorite part of teaching is watching the children learn new things. Ms. Unique is the mother of three boys. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the park with her children and the Children's Museum.
Older Toddler/Young 2's Teachers
Ms. Cristel Bolden
Ms. Cristel has been a beloved teacher at Teddy Bear for 10 years. She has been working in the Early Childhood field for over 16 years. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing the smiles and expressions on the children's faces when they are learning. Ms. Cristel's favorite children's book is Love you Forever because it shows the love between a mother and her children. Ms. Cristel is the mother of three boys. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and scrapbooking. We are very thankful to have Ms. Cristel on our team of teachers.
Ms. Melinda
Ms. Melinda has been a teacher at Teddy Bear since 1995. Working with children gives her the opportunity to see them grow and mature. She loves watching the expression on a childs face when they accomplish a certain task or learn something new. Ms. Melinda loves doing science and cooking projects in the classroom. We are blessed to have Ms. Melinda at our school.
Older 2's/Younger 3's Teachers
Ms. Angel
Ms. Angel has been a part of the Teddy Bear family for a total of 7 years. She has been working with children for 18 years. Ms. Angel is the mother of 3. She enjoys working with the children and finds great rewards from knowing that what she is teaching them may prepare them for the future. Ms. Angel successfully obtained her C.D.A. and uses her knowledge to write creative yet challenging lesson plans for her class to enjoy. Ms. Angel has experience with many age groups and is currently serving as our lead teacher in our Preschool 3/4's classroom. In her free time, she enjoys scrap booking and spending time with her family. Ms. Angel is a great asset to the Teddy Bear staff, and we are blessed to have such an amazing teacher to prepare children for Kindergarten.
Preschool 3/4's Teacher
Ms. Tanya
Ms. Tanya has been with Teddy Bear Day Care for 10 years. She received her C.D.A. in May of 2006. Ms. Tanya strives in furthering her education in early childhood and is working towards obtaining her associates degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with a variety of age groups but truly has a passion for the older 2's and younger 3's. Her favorite part of teaching are the "aha!" moments in every child. Ms. Tanya is the mother of 4 boys and in her free time enjoys spending time with family. Her favorite place to travel is to the Disney Theme Parks in Olando, FL.
Ms. Cortney
Pre-K / Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Annette
Ms. Annette joined our staff in September of 2009. She has been working in the Early Childhood field for 8 years. She is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 6. Her favorite part of teaching is relaying information to the children that will last a lifetime. Ms. Annette enjoys writing, reading, gardening, cooking and spending time with her husband & grandchildren. Ms. Annette is also a bee keeper, which keeps her very busy all summer long.
School-age Teacher
Ms. Kimmy
Ms. Kimmy has worked in the Early Childhood field for over 4 years. We are very blessed to have Ms. Kimmy on our team of teachers. She enjoys working with the School-age children's summer camp program. She is currently in her 3rd year of college majoring in Elementary Education.
Floater
Ms. Kara
Ms. Kara has worked for Teddy Bear for 3 years. She enjoys working with all age groups but truly loves the infants. Ms. Kara is beginning her second year of nursing school. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends, family and their new puppy.