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Meet Our Teachers and Staff

Amber Bowers, Director

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Toni Masterman Program Administrator

Amber is a passionate educator with over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Holding an associate's degree in early childhood, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, she has dedicated her career to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. 

Toni Masterman Program Administrator

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Toni Masterman Program Administrator

  Toni is a wife and mother of 3 who loves to support her children in everything they do. Toni is Glammy to both her grandson and grand dog. Some of her hobbies/interests include Jeep Club, off-roading, shopping & traveling. She is outgoing and creative. Toni has both an administrative & early childhood background, which makes her a great office manager! 

Byron Agnew Chef

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Dominque Bellard Kitchen Team

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class


 Ms. Cassie is a mother of two children. She holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been with ECDC nearly 24yrs! “I love working with young children because it fulfills me, knowing I have made a difference in their early lives.”

Ms. Lily Lead Teacher Wobblers

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class


Ms. Lily is a proud mother of 1.                    In addition to being a mom, she enjoys music & reading. Lily has been in the early childhood field for 5 years. She finds working with children to be exciting.

“I love to see the children grow and learn new things as they explore their environment.”

Ms. Samantha Lead Teacher 2's

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class

Ms. Tammy Lead Teacher Pre-K

 

 Ms. Samantha has been in the early childhood field for four years. She is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in early childhood education. Samantha's long-term goal is to become a first-grade teacher. “I love seeing children grow and develop.”

Ms. Tammy Lead Teacher Pre-K

Ms. Cassie Lead Teacher 3's class

Ms. Tammy Lead Teacher Pre-K

  

Ms. Tammy is a mother of two grown children and has been working in early childhood education for 28 years. She enjoys watching children learn and grow. Her happy place is reading and spending time by the ocean in Florida.

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's

Ms. Heather Assistant Teacher 2's

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's


Ms. Heather has worked in the early childhood field for four years. She has three cats and loves iced coffee.                     Ms. Heather enjoys working with children because it allows her to help them learn and grow. Every day is filled with exciting moments, and she enjoys watching their curiosity and creativity flourish as they explore new ideas together!

Natavia Sample Lead Teacher Infants

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's

Natavia Sample Lead Teacher Infants


 Natavia is a girl mom of 2. She started her early childhood journey in 2019. She worked in the classroom for 5 ½ years before making the switch to the Kitchen. She has returned to the classroom to support our Infants.

 “I love what I do for the children and staff here at ECDC” 

Ms. Veronica Assistant Teacher Wobblers

Ms. Mallory Lead Teacher 4's

Natavia Sample Lead Teacher Infants

Ms. Paola Assistant Teacher 4's

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

 Ms. Paola is new to the early childhood field and has been working at ECDC for four months. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV and listening to music. She is dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and develop 

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

  

Ms. Jakia is a mother with six years of experience in early childhood education. She loves working with children and is currently pursuing a degree in  early childhood. 

Ms. Kailyn Assistant Teacher Pre-K

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

Ms. Kailyn Assistant Teacher Pre-K

  

Ms. Kailyn is an Assistant Teacher at ECDC. She has been with us for four years and is currently studying Art Education in college. “I love creating new things with the children.”

Ms. Sharea Assistant Teacher 3's

Ms. Jakia Assistant Teacher 4's room

Ms. Kailyn Assistant Teacher Pre-K


Ms. Sharea has been with ECDC for over a year. She is the mother of two boys. In her spare time, she enjoys singing. She loves working with young children because watching them develop and apply the concepts they learn is rewarding. Watching them flourish brings her great satisfaction.

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Elkhart Child Development Center

2121 Prairie St Elkhart IN 46517

(574) 293-5316

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