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Has over 20+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education Management of Apple Accredited Preschools. Specializing in management and accreditation requirements. She currently manages and directs all of Just For Kids schools. Tricia uses her knowledge and passion for children to ensure our school environments are safe, nurturing, and educational.

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Credentials:

Florida Director 

National CDA

Certified Pre- K Class Observer

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Has 34+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She began her career in Germany where her late husband served for 10 years. After that, she moved to Florida and continued her career with the Childcare Association, known now as ELC of Brevard. She has taught all ages but loves teaching VPK. Getting to see their minds at work and learn is a great accomplishment.

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Credentials:

Florida Directors

National CDA

VPK Director

Florida FCCPC

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Has over 20+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with and nurtured children of all ages in her 20+ years. She transferred from our East School to take on her first Director Position here at our Palm Bay location. She is excited to see what she can accomplish and offer to our teachers and children. She is a mother of 2 with 5 grandchildren and she was born and raised in our beautiful Sunshine State. 

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Credentials:

Florida Directors

National CDA

VPK Director

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Has over 38+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She is a Brevard County native and she knew early in life that children are her passion. She holds certifications in all areas of childcare including trauma, behavioral, health and safety and more. Using her education and passion she runs our classroom management and curriculum for all the Just for Kids centers. As well as the education and training of our teachers.

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Credentials:

Florida Director

National CDA

Bachelors in Sociology-Communication

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

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A wife, a mom of 2 boys, and expecting her third child in April. She loves spending time at home with her family. She rode horses in high school as well as participated in FFA by showing cows. She started working for Hovis & Box, LLC as a manager of our sister business, Woods 2 Water Apparel. In 2021 she chose to start her education and career in Early Childhood Education. She loves coming to work and seeing the excitement on the children's faces when they accomplish something they couldn't before. Or the wonder in their eyes as they learn about new things. She looks forward to furthering her education and growing with our children and families.

 

Credentials:

Florida Directors

National CDA

VPK Director