Languages: Spanish
Martha Aguilar has cared for children in her community as a licensed family child care provider since 2005. Martha studied early childhood education at Big Bend Community College where she also earned her Initial Certificate. Martha’s facility has been rated a Level 3 in Early Achievers. As a state-approved trainer, Martha hopes to share her knowledge to those who most need it and she gives her support to both groups and individuals as they wo... Learn More Languages: Spanish
Elena Avalos has worked as a licensed family child care provider for 13 years in Quincy, Washington. She specializes in childhood development, with her work centering on identifying age-appropriate curriculum that serves diverse learning styles. Elena earned a certificate in early childhood education where she studied child observations, learning processes, and how to critically reflect on her own learning and teaching theories. She firmly bel... Learn More
Languages: Somali and English.
Fartun is on the board of directors for the Imagine Institute and has been caring for kids in her community and through the daycare facility she manages since 2013. This has helped her to understand the cultural value of her community. Fartun earned certificates in early childhood education, business administration, and medical interpretation. Fartun is also a certified CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens trainer. Fartun hopes to share he... Learn More Languages: English
Don has been working as an Employment Consultant for nine years. In this position, he assists adults with disabilities get and maintain employment. Don volunteered as a firefighter and EMT with Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue where he served as a lieutenant and medical officer. Don has been teaching First Aid and CPR for over 25 years and teaching for Family, Friends, and Neighbors providers since 2011. Don worked and assisted his wife Rebecca Boult... Learn More Languages: English
Rebecca currently works for Lower Columbia College Head Start program in Longview, Washington. She ran a licensed family child care for 14 years as owner and operator. Prior to that, her profession was based in the medical field where she assumed many roles including medical assistant in Radiation Oncology, as well as an office manager in an MRI unit and a Radiology assistant and scheduler. She received her early childhood education through Lo... Learn More Languages: English
Laura Chandler has been a teacher of young children for 28 years. For the last 16 years, Laura has been a state-approved trainer and teacher of adults in her community. Laura has a Bachelor of Science from Western Washington University and an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from North Seattle College. Laura believes we are all lifelong learners and hopes to cultivate that mindset for herself and her students. She teaches not on... Learn More
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Prior to becoming a child care provider, Amina Eed worked as an early educator with Neighborhood House for 12 years. In those years, she gained a lot of experience and knowledge in child development and the immerse potential kids have when provided with all the necessary tools. As a mother, Amina has a special love for kids to succeed and achieve their dreams. Part of her duties is to engage families in taking a strong part in their children\'... Learn More
Languages: Somali
Hamdi has cared for children in her community as a licensed family child care provider since 2014. She has studied Early Childhood Education at Highline Community College where she earned her Initial Certificate. Hamdi is a certified First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens instructor. She is also an active community helper and loves helping her community, many of whom really need her help. I respect learning styles and make sure her trainings... Learn More
Languages: Spanish and English.
Dora Herrera has been operating her own in-home daycare for 19 years in the Olympia Washington area. Dora was born and raised in El Salvador and first moved to Los Angeles before coming up to the Pacific Northwest. As a part of being a licensed family child care provider, Dora has taken multiple college credit classes in early learning. Through the years, Dora has worked with a diverse group of families where together they are able to care for... Learn More
Languages: English
Marie has over 20 years’ experience in early learning as a licensed family child care provider. Marie has served the early learning community through many different committees dedicated to the professionalism, growth, and opportunities of this industry. Marie served as both a chapter officer and, for two terms, the statewide FCC Chapter President for SEIU 925. Marie brings with her a dedication and passion for connecting early learning provide... Learn More Languages: Spanish and English.
Karla is an in-home family child care provider with over 14 years’ experience working in the field of early learning. Karla’s first language is Spanish and her child care offers a bilingual program for the kids. Karla earned her Child Development Associates from the Child Care Action Council. She is currently enrolled in South Puget Sound Community College working toward her Early Childhood Education AAS-T. Karla’s teaching philosophy is roote... Learn More Languages: Spanish and English.
Guadalupe Magallan has been a licensed in-home child care provider and business owner for 13 years. She has earned an Initial Certificate and three State Short Certificates for Infants & Toddlers, Family Child Care, and Administration from Columbia Basin College, where she has recently graduated with an associate’s degree in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. It is Guadalupe’s philosophy that all who sit in her classroom will le... Learn More
Languages: Somali
Sahra is a mother of 4 and she speaks Somali fluently. She has provided care for the children in her area as a licensed childcare provider since 2011. Sahra has studied early childhood education at Highline Community College. As a state approved trainer, Sahra hopes to share her knowledge and skills with professionals. Sahra wants to work in collaboration with participants and make sure that the training she is offering will be useful and will... Learn More
Languages: Somali
Born in the heart of Mogadishu, Sabah is a Somali refugee who’s been in the U.S. for about 20 years. Within her time here, she’s had the opportunity to become a teacher, student, activist for the Somali community, translator, mother, wife, and businesswoman. Her journey first started at the Kent Family Youth Center where she signed up her eldest daughter for preschool. Wanting to be involved in her education, she joined as a volunteer in the m... Learn More
Languages: Spanish and English.
Sandra Sanchez has worked in early learning since 2003 when she opened her own in-home child care in Pasco, Washington. Sandra received her Short Certificate and Child Development Associates from Columbia Basin College. Sandra served as the Vice President of Proveedoras Unidas, a nonprofit organization of child care providers that assists providers with the necessary tools to succeed in their businesses through training support. Sandra also wo... Learn More Languages: Spanish
Laura Sandoval has been a licensed family child care provider for 14 years in Quincy, Washington. Laura was born in Matehuala, S.L.P Mexico where she studied all the way to a career in business. In the United States, Laura has had the opportunity to get her diploma and Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Laura was also able to achieve state approval for facilitating trainings for the professional development of other child care ... Learn More Languages: English
Laura graduated from The Evergreen State College and worked for many years for the federal government as a Budget Analyst. Desiring a shorter commute and a way to care for her grandchildren, Laura opened her own child care in 1999. Since becoming licensed, Laura has cared for children mostly from single, low income homes knowing that all children deserve quality child care. Laura likes working with children and has learned much through her ear... Learn More
Languages: English
Kathy graduated from Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in Human Service Administration. She worked for many years in residential and vocational settings with adults with disabilities and traveled and worked in refugee camps teaching English as a second language and American Culture. Upon returning to the Pacific Northwest, Kathy worked as the business manager at a small recording studio until her daughter was ... Learn More