Valencia Staff
Kali Fazzoni
Assistant Director/ Lead Teacher in Infant Program
Childcare Experience: I’ve worked in childcare since 2004. I have been with Early Years since 2011 and have experience with all ages, but primary infant care.
Reason For Working With Children: I have always known I wanted to be a teacher (and vet and meteorologist!) and always wanted to teach elementary students. I quickly fell in love with working in early education and that’s where I have stayed.
Adriana Fernandes Saturno McCaffrey
Teacher in Toddler Program
Childcare Experience: 10 years
Reason For Working With Children: I love to see the children learning and it makes me feel special to be the impact and inspiration that helps a human being to grow.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I am Brazilian and am married to an American. My favorite food here in the US is steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My favorite shows are Grey’s Anatomy, Emily in Paris and 13 Reasons Why. My favorite movies are The Intouchables, Wonder, and Seven Pounds. My hobbies are baking, gardening and hiking. My first language is Portuguese. I don’t have any pets now. My favorite desserts and ice-cream, cookies and brownies.
Jocelyn
Lead Teacher in Teddy Bear Program
Childcare Experience: 4.5 years
Reason For Working With Children: Childcare is so unbelievably rewarding! I believe that working with children is what I was meant to do. I possess the tools and knowledge to help children grow through this time in their life. They may not remember the days we spend together but the impact that these teachings can have will last forever!
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I love to cook, go camping, and read. Most of my time is spent with my boyfriend Joel, and my dog, Milo! I’m a very family-oriented person and when we all get together. I also spend a lot of down time crocheting or tinkering on cars!
Stacy Venturini
Lead Teacher in Starbright Program
Childcare Experience: I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and Elementary Education from Clarion University.
Reason For Working With Children: After college, I took a career detour and three years ago I decided to go back to teaching.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I have an almost 15-year-old daughter. I have a cat named Snickers and in my free time I enjoy reading anything by James Patterson and sewing.
Ciara Tivo
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: 4 years
Reason For Working With Children: I love being able to watch them grow, and helping form their learning from a young age.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy walks in the park or on trails and my favorite movie is The Life List.
Elizabeth Tivo
Director/Lead Teacher in Pre-K Program
Childcare Experience: 10 years in early education (have been with Early years since I graduated high school in 2016).
Reason For Working With Children: I truly enjoy the laughter, the stories, and the imagination that children can bring into the world. Children deserve to be seen and heard with the ability to explore in all domains of learning! I believe that I bring a fun twist to learning through play that allows each child to be seen, heard, and prioritized.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I am 27 years old and a mother of 2 (one on the way). I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon. I currently hold an associate’s degree in early education but am currently a student at Carlow University working towards my bachelor’s degree! I am very much an outdoorsy type of gal. I love to hike, fish, hunt and just be outside. My favorite color is yellow. My favorite tv show is Greys Anatomy.
Kelli Sherges
Assistant Teacher in Toddler/All Programs
Childcare Experience: 15 years of working with kids.
Reason For Working With Children: I love watching the kids grow and learn new things.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.):In a relationship. Favorite food pizza.
Favorite tv shows Greys Anatomy and Full House.
Favorite movies are Matilda and Disney movies.
Hobbies – scrapbooking and crafts and reading when I can.
Makayla Thomas
Teacher’s Aide in Teddy Bear Program
Childcare Experience: Before working at a childcare center, I had been babysitting for five years.
Reason For Working With Children: I love working with children because I enjoy watching them grow and making a positive impact on their lives.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Some of my hobbies include fishing, going to concerts, and spending time with my family and friends.