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| Mrs. Barbi Harrison |
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| About the Administrator:
Mrs. Barbi Harrison has been a member of our CTK family since 2002. Her husband Earl of 24 years and their 2 daughters, Christina & Chelsea, moved to beautiful North Idaho from Miami Florida in 2001. She holds two Child Development Associates, one for children Birth to 3 and one for Pre-school, an Associate in Science Degree, has completed a 4000 hour apprenticeship and training through the U.S. Department of labor and is in the process of completing her Bachleors Degree. She serves on the board as President for the North Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children and works as a Consultant, Assessor, Trainer and Mentor for IdahoSTARS. and for the past 2 years has been appointed to the City of CDA Childcare Commission in service to the early care & education community. Mrs. Harrison is truly committed to the children, the families, the staff and the growth and success of our program. Her professional, as well as her nurturing & loving personality, is a blessing to our school and our community.
She is affectionately known as "my Barbi" by all the children.
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About the Supervisor:
Mrs. Bethany Atkinson serves as CTK, CDC's Supervisor. She has over 12 years experience working with children, holds a Child Development Associates for children Birth to Three and has been a part of our CTK family since 2004. Ms. Beth and her husband Chris have two daughters, Chalee and Becca, and is a native to North Idaho.
She is an active member in NIAEYC and is respected for her commitment and dedication to the success of our program, the safety of the children and the happiness of the staff.
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| Mrs. Beth Atkinson, Supervisor |
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| Mrs Holly McNee |
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| Mrs. Holly McNee is our Kindergarten teacher. She grew up in North Idaho, graduated from Post Falls High School
and then attended the University of Idaho. She received her both her Bachelor's And Master's Degree in Elementary Education. It was in college that she met her husband Scott. They have three children, Aaron, Caroline and Derek.
Mrs. McNee has taught for 12 years and has 8 years of kindergarten experience. She has worked for the Coeur d'Alene School District and also spent two years previously as Christ the King's kindergarten teacher. She is excited to return to the CTK family. Mrs. McNee was confirmed at Christ the King and she along with her family is active in the congregation.
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| Ms. Lynsey, Infants |
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| Mrs. Robyn, Pre-School |
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| Mrs. Randee, Pre-School |
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Ms. Lynsey Desmet just joined our CTK family in June of 09. She come to us from another center and has a couple of years of experience in infant care. In addition she holds and associates degree from NIC and is working on completing her Child development associates. Born and raised in Coeur d'Alene, She enjoys reading, music, walking her pooch and spending time with her family. Having origins in Mexico,her favorite thing is visiting her family there! We feel very blessed to have Lynsey as part of our program.
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Mrs. Robyn Oswald has been a part of our CTK family since 2005. She holds a Child Development Associates for children birth through 3 and is a participant in IdahoSTARS. She has 10 years experience in Early Childhood Education and truly loves her job. She enjoys spending time and going for walks with her husband James and their 2 children Calvin and Paige. Born in Oregon and raised in Washington, she enjoys gardening, cooking and exercising in the great outdoors.
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Mrs. Randee Mathers has been a member of our CTK family since 2005. In December she completed her Child Development Associates. She is a member of IdahoSTARS and is constantly working on furthering her education and knowledge in early childhood care. Randee comes from a family of caregivers and has many years of experience Her love for children is obvious and it starts with her own 3! They are all teenagers now. Born and raised in beautiful North Idaho, Randee enjoys vintage shopping and spending time with her family.
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| Mrs. Sharon, Toddlers |
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| Mrs. Janine Morse, Pre-K |
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| Mrs. Jenny, Pre-K |
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Mrs. Sharon Farmer has been a part of our CTK family since 2005. Although she had no previous professional experience in early childcare she is truly a wonderful and gifted caregiver. The children all love "their Sharon". Born and raised in Nebraska, she married her husband Dave in 1970. They have two wonderful grown children, Sean and Dawn who are both married. Her pride and joy is her grandson Jeremiah. A cat lover and "domestic goddess, her true passion is serving her Lord.
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Mrs. Janine Morse has been a part of our CTK family since 2006. She is a participant in IdahoSTARS, our state wide professional organization, and recently completed her Child Development Associates. She previously volunteered at Ramsey Elementary School as a teacher's aid for 3 years. Born in California and raised in Idaho, Janine and her husband Matt are proud parents of 2 boys, Anthony & Jaykob. In her spare time she enjoys scrap booking, gardening, traveling and yard sales!
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Mrs. Jenny Sims has been a part of our CTK family since 2006. She is married and has one child, a son Kadin, who attends our center. She has been very busy this year, joining IdahoSTARS, completing her Child Development Associates and co-teaching our 4 year old, pre-k class. Raised right here in Coeur d'Alene,she enjoys camping, scrap-booking and crafts. Ms Jenny has been a great addition to our CTK family.
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| Ms. Amanda, Pre-School |
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| Mrs. Kristine, K-CDC |
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Ms.Amanda Albright is our new Duck's co-teacher. She comes to us with 2 years experience as a childcare provider and is currently enrolled at NIC working towards completing her A.S. in child development. Born in Lewiston ID and raised right here in CDA, she and her family including her daughter, Malia, who is 2 years old, love the great outdoors. An artistic soul, she loves painting & playing the piano. In her spare time she enjoys camping, traveling and most importantly, spending time with her family!
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Kristine Brisson, (who was just recently married!) joined our CTK family in March of 2008. She and her son Connor, who is in our pre-school class, love being at CTK. She comes from a large family and loves the relationships she is building here. Although she has no prior formal education or experience in childcare, she has worked in the healthcare industry and as a foster parent. She has recently joined IdahoSTARS and is enthusiastic to learn all she can about the early childhood profession. Raised in Hayden Idaho, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.
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| Ms. Aylish, Twos |
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| Mrs. Katy, Twos |
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Ms. Aylish Eaton joined our CTK family in June of 2007. She had previously attended NIC and received 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education Courses. Recently she joined IdahoSTARS to gain more knowledge and understanding in early childhood care. Raised in Washington and enjoying the great northwest, she resides in Coeur d'Alene with her 2 most cherished accomplishments, her sons Will and Dylan. In her spare time she enjoys scrap-booking and playing with her boys.
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Mrs. Katy Stovern joined our CTK, CDC family in September of 2009. A mother of 4 , one who attends our center, just loves kids! A former in-home provider, she comes to us with years of experience education and credentials as a licensed Childcare Provider. Born and raised in Sacramento California, she and her family moved to Coeur d'Alene 10 years ago. For family fun, they enjoy camping, and riding on their Rhino A.T.V! We are very blessed to have Katy at CTK!
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| Mrs. Courtney, Twos |
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| Ms. Heidy, Infants & Toddlers |
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| Ms. Alexis, Pre-School |
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Mrs. Courtney Myers may be semi-new to CTK CDC as a staff member, but as a parent she has been here for 5 years! Her son Devin started here when he was 9 weeks old. Now he's in our kindergarten class! Courtney has been married for 6 years to her husband Jeff. She was raised in Bonners Ferry and moved to CDA in 2000 were she graduated from Lake City H.S. She enjoys camping, softball, snowmobiling, 4-wheel riding and most of all playing with Devin! We enjoy having her as a part of our CTK, CDC staff family.
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Ms Heidy Nelmar just joined our CTK family in December of 08. A mother of six and grandmother of 3 boys, it is obvious she loves children. Working in the childcare profession for the past 24 years, 16 of which were with Project High Schools, her experiance and compassion will be a great blessing to our program. She continues her education and trainging through opportunites offered by our local professionals and is a member of the IdahoSTARS Professional Registry. Ms Heidy also enjoys camping, hiking and most of all spending time with her family.
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Ms. Alexis Robertson has moved from state to state her entire life. She was born in San Diego CA, moved to to the small town of Rolla, MO and finished out high school in Hillsboro, OR. In high school she became very interested in mission work and at 16, went on her first mission trip to Lima Peru. After graduating high school, she did various mission work from the poverty of Guatemala City to the street of Atlanta GA. From her experiences she became fluent in spanish and gained confidence in working with children in various environment. Alexis is now working towards a double BS in Elementary Ed and Child Development at U of I. She is excited to be at Christ the King and looks forward to learning much more from your children!
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