Valencia Educators
Kali F.
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 M.
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.
Stacy V.
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 T.
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 T.
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.
Tina S.
Lead Teacher in Pre-K Program
Childcare Experience: I have been in childcare for over 30 years.
Reason For Working With Children: I love working with children and teaching them, they are little sponges , and I like the fact that a y they like to learn new things. I started nannying in 1993 and was hooked, I love to teach preschool age the most however I love all children.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I have been married for 23 years and have one son who is 23 and a daughter who is 21 years old. I was born in Kansas City, Missouri so I am a die-hard Chiefs fan. I love to color, hang out with friends and family. Do puzzles, go to car shows with my husband and I love all things Disney and stitch, Harry Potter and the color pink.
Jyoti R.
Assistant Teacher in Infant Program
Childcare Experience: Hello! I’m Jyoti Raut born and raised in a beautiful remote village near Pune, India and now based in Mars, PA. I always had a deep appreciation for learning and nurturing growth in others. After exploring MSc in Computer Science, I found my true calling in working with children — a passion rooted in my own upbringing.
Our home has always been a joyful hub for children of all ages, and I’ve cherished spending time with them, learning from their innocence, curiosity, and constant growth. With over 2 years of hands-on childcare experience, I bring not only practical knowledge but a heart full of patience, empathy, and joy.
Reason For Working With Children: Working with children isn’t just a job for me — it’s a purpose. I believe in creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and inspired to grow.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): In my free time, I love traveling, listening to Indian classical music, and spending quality moments with loved ones. My favorite moments are often the simplest: a child’s giggle, a curious question, or the spark of understanding in their eyes.
Angie S.
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: I am a homeschool mom of over 9 years. My family belongs to sky’s the limit homeschool group where I mainly teach art and help with events. We have belonged to this group for over five years and love our community. I have also been busy babysitting my twin nieces who are almost 4 and I love teaching them manners. I think it’s so important to instill kindness at an early age.
Reason For Working With Children: I absolutely love working with children and I’m now studying to become a Reflexologist. It’s an ancient Chinese healing practice that can reach all of the bodily organs through the feet.
I’m happy to be a new addition to Early Years and looking forward to a great year!