| Mark H. Dawson Child & Family Center |
Child & Family Center Staff
| All employees are required to undergo fingerprinting and a FBI background
check. Each staff member completes annual certified training in CPR, 1st Aide, Emergency Procedures,
Infectious Disease and Blood Borne Pathogens. In addition, the teachers are required to complete
a minimum of 18 hours of child development training annually. Teachers, who have not completed
a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Child Development or Early Elementary Education,
are encouraged to pursue a higher level of education by completing college courses, attending
child development workshops and conferences. |
Director
Office Teacher Assistants
- Tiffany Steensen
- Amber Ogle
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Programs and Teachers
Hummingbirds
- Heather McCarty, Lead Teacher (BA Early Childhood Education)
Red Robins
- Heather McCarty, Lead Teacher (BA Early Childhood Education)
Mighty Mites
- Melissa Bowen, Lead Teacher (BA in Early Childhood Education)
Cuddlebugs
- Chrissie Blanchard, Lead Teacher (BA in Early Childhood Education)
Bluebirds
- Melissa Bowen, Lead Teacher (BA in Early Childhood Education)
Firefly—AM
- Melinda Gomez, Lead Teacher (BA in Elementary Education)
Firefly—PM
- Melinda Gomez, Lead Teacher (BA in Elementary Education)
Busy Bees
- Stacie Phillips, Lead Teacher (AA in Early Childhood Education)
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