Our Team
The childcare professionals at Children’s Village are committed to the idea that children deserve a safe, nurturing place to learn, play, and grow. Meet the team of people who make sure your child thrives.
Administration
Denise Ferrell
Director
Serving Children Since 1975
Kelly Morton
Assistant Director
Serving Children Since 1990
Rachelle Ellis
Support Staff
Serving Children Since 2000
Janet Stoflet
Staff Development Coach
Serving Children Since 1996
Emily Tackett
Cook
Serving Children Since 2020
Teachers and Staff
Deirdre Bauer
Twos Teacher
Serving Children Since 1992
Jane Burkert
Twos Teacher
Serving Children Since 1997
Tracy Caplinger
Preschool Teacher
Serving Children Since 1992
Tabby Dykes
Preschool Teacher
Serving Children Since 2006
Rachelle Ellis
Support Staff
Serving Children Since 2000
Tatiana Esquivel
Preschool Teacher
Serving Children Since 2020
Sue Hart
Floater
Serving Children Since 1981
Stephanie Jack
Preschool Teacher
Serving Children Since 1992
Jamie Laughlin
Twos Teacher
Serving Children Since 1998
Lachelle Long
Toddler Teacher
Serving Children Since 2016
Makiyah Meredith
Toddler Teacher
Serving Children Since 2022
Doris Okotete
School Age Teacher
Serving Children Since 2014
Zoe Smiley
Area 31 Student Teacher
Serving Children Since 2019
Lynn Steigerwald
Infant Teacher
Serving Children Since 1990
Ca’Niya Thomas
Twos Teacher
Serving Children Since 2020
Kaylee Tipmore
Volunteer
Volunteering since 2004
Shari Tresner
Toddler Teacher
Serving Children Since 2016
Patricia Washington
Floater
Serving Children Since 2017
Seide Whenu
Preschool Teacher
Serving Children Since 2013
Leatha Young
Pre-K Teacher
Serving Children Since 1996
Tracy Young
Pre-K Teacher
Serving Children Since 1989