Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Hi, my name is Miss Tracy
I have owned Curious Kids since 2008 and was the Director until 2018. I am a Lead Infant, Toddler and Lead Preschool certified, as well as, Director 2 certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. I have my CDA certification in Early Childhood and am a PD Specialist. I also have my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and English. My favorite reason for being a teacher is I love seeing children being empowered and honored as children. To watch their self-esteem and sense of self grow and strengthen is the greatest reward. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach, reading and cheering my 2 boys on at their baseball, football, soccer and basketball games. My favorite children’s book is “Oh, The Places You Will Go”.
Hi, my name is Miss Vanessa
I have been with Curious Kids since 2010 and I am the Director of the center. I am Lead Preschool certified and Lead Infant/Toddler certified, as well as, Director 2 certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is watching the children come into the center excited to be here and see the love they have for all their friends and teachers they have met in their time here. Watching the children grow and hit milestones because of the work we do here at the center gives me a sense of accomplishment in what I do. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and my family at my parent’s lake house, boating, jet skiing, tubing, ice skating and simply enjoying time together. My favorite children’s book is “Guess How Much I Love You”.
Hi, my name is Miss Corine
I started with Curious Kids in 2011 and I made my return in 2022. I am the Assistant Director of the center. I am a Lead Infant/Toddler and Lead Preschool certified, as well as, Director II certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. My favorite reason for being a teacher is that I love having the opportunity to empower children to be themselves! Showing them love, listening to their stories or concerns and encouraging them to tackle challenges all make this job not a job at all. In my free time I enjoy reading fiction novels, playing board games with my girls and dancing! My favorite children’s book is “Where the Wild Things Are”.
Hi, my name is Miss Melissa
I have been with Curious Kids since 2017 and I am a teacher in the Toddler 1 classroom. I am a Lead Infant/Toddler and Preschool certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. I have my CDA certification in Early Childhood. I also have my Associate’s in Business. My favorite reason for being a teacher is that I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I enjoy it when they are learning to talk and say their first words. In my free time I enjoy photography, being outdoors and spending times with my family/children. My favorite children’s book is “Where The Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein.
Hi, my name is Miss Jess
I have been with Curious Kids since 2021 and I am a teacher in the Infant classroom. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care My favorite reason for being a teacher is being able to be a part of the children lives and help them grow! In my free time I enjoy cooking and reading. My favorite children’s book is “Scruffy”.
Hi, my name is Miss Courtney
I have been with Curious Kids since 2022 and I am a Toddler 2 teacher. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is the kids and being able to watch them grow and have an impact on them. In my free time I enjoy specnding time with my daughter, Briella, watching DVDs, being with my dog, painting, drawing, making jewelry or going for walks with my dog and boyfriend. My favorite children’s book is “Love You Forever” and all the Jan Brett books.
Hi, my name is Miss Taylor
I have been with Curious Kids since 2022 and I am the Kindergarten Prep teacher. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is being able to make a difference in kids’ lives. Watching kids grow and learn and helping to facilitate that brings me joy. In my free time I love reading. I used to sing in high school and I miss that. I also enjoy snuggling my three kitties. My favorite children’s book is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss.
Hi, my name is Miss Janeily
I have been with Curious Kids since 2022 and I am a teacher in the PreK classroom. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is that I can help kids do thing the correct way for their future. In my free time I enjoy being with friends and family, being around my nephews and going to college. My favorite children’s books are “All by Myself” by Mercer Mayer, “Corduroy” by Don Freeman and “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats.
Hi, my name is Miss Stacey
I have been with Curious Kids since 2013, then made my return in 2022 and I am a center float. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is seeing the kids having fun and learning. Knowing all the kids are in a safe environment while being themselves and making freinds with other students and also teachers. In my free time I love being with my kids and family. I like gardening with the kids, playing with my dog, Alex and going on adventures. My favorite children’s book is “I Love You More Than” by Taye Diggs.
Hi, my name is Miss Mackenzie
I have been with Curious Kids since 2023 and I am a center float. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is watching the students succeed and grow. In my free time I enjoy outside activites and adventures. My favorite children’s book is “Goodnight Moon.”
Hi, my name is Miss Raenelle
I have been with Curious Kids since 2021, then made my return in 2023 and I am a teacher in the Toddler 2 classroom. I am Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. My favorite reason for being a teacher is watching the children grow and learn every day. In my free time I enjoy reading. My favorite children’s book is “Where the Wild Things Are.”
Hi, my name is Miss Asyah
I have been with Curious Kids since 2023 and I am a center float. I have an Associate’s degree in Visual Arts and Graphic Design. My favorite reason for being a teacher is guiding the kids to be the best versions of themselves. In my free time I enjoy reading books and painting. My favorite children’s book is “Goodnight Moon.”
Hi, my name is Mr. James
I have been with Curious Kids since 2024 and I am a center float. I have a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in History Secondary Eduation. My favorite reason for being a teacher is watching them grow and their smiles. In my free time I enjoy being a father to my adult teen children, rugby, coaching lacrosse and international travel. My favorite children’s books are “Pout Pout Fish” and “The Giving Tree.”
Hi, my name is Mr. Reggie
I have been with Curious Kids since 2024 and I am a teacher in the Preschool classroom. My favorite reason for being a teacher is that no day is the same. In my free time I enjoy playing guitar. My favorite children’s books are the Curious George books.