The role of our teachers at Early Childhood Learning Center is to work as a team to help our students develop key life skills in a safe and healthy environment. Our teachers are responsible for providing the kind of guidance and atmosphere needed for successful learning of the program themes and goals.

Our teachers are dedicated to providing an environment that is warm and nurturing to meet the individual needs of the children. They are positive role models that provide a purposeful program for the students which will in turn help your child develop to his or her full capacity. Our teachers are trained to advance the physical and intellectual competence of each child while supporting their social and emotional development.

Linda Cookson is General Manager and Overseer of Early Childhood Learning Center and Early Childhood Learning Center Airside. Linda has been in childcare for fourteen years. She has her CDA, Director's Credential, and is currently enrolled in the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program, to earn her AS in Early Childhood Education. linda.cookson@polkids.com	Melissa Vasquez is our Director and Lead Pre-K/VPK instructor at Highways to Tomorrow. Melissa has been in child care for ten years. She has her CDA and her Director's Credential. melissa.vasquez@polkids.com
Jadie Gries is our lead two year old teacher at Early Childhood Learning Center Airside. Jadie has been in childcare for seven years. She has her CDA and director’s credential. jadie.gries@polkids.com	Vansherri Bradley is a VPK instructor at Highways to Tomorrow. Vansherri has been in childcare for five years. She has her CDA and is attending PSC to earn her Director’s Credential. vansherri.bradley@polkids.com
Libssen Chaves is our lead VPK instructor at Early Childhood Learning Center Airside. Libssen has been in childcare for twelve years. She has her Masters Degree, CDA, and Director’s Credential libssen.chaves@polkids.com