Creative, nurturing and professional teachers are at the heart of our program. Teaching positions require a minimum of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a directly related field. All staff are trained in CPR, first aid, and health screening and participate in on-going professional development.
Classroom Staff - Older Threes, Fours and Fives
Four teachers, a full-time aide and a part-time aide work with 28 children in our large, open classroom.
Assistant Director/Teacher Sarah has a BS in Child and Family Studies from Towson University. With the CCCC team for 14 years, Sarah has a flair for project work and keen insight into child development.
Teacher Megan has a BA in History and a preschool CDA. Megan joined the team 5 years ago with a number of years of teaching experience under her belt. She brings creativity and a calm connection with kids to our team.
Associate Teacher Carrie has a BA in History from George Mason University and iis currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education. For 18 years, Carrie has been our cardboard artist-in-residence and master of helping our children understand and articulate their feelings.
Teacher Mimi has BA in Sociology from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh and an AA in Early Childhood Education from Northern Virginia Community College. Mimi's gentle spirit and joy in children's play has been lighting up CCCC classrooms for 15 years.
Classroom Staff - Twos and Young Threes
Two teachers and a full-time aide work with a balanced group of twelve two- and three-year-olds. Children must be at least two years and six months old to attend.
Teacher Emily has a BA in Sociology and Educational Psychology from the University of Texas -Austin. New to the CCCC team, we are excited for all that Emily's 5 years of teaching experience, passion for language development and thoughtful, creative planning bring to our staff.
Teacher LaShawn has a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential and certificate in Early Childhood Education from Northern Virginia Community College. Already a seasoned teacher for many years when she joined CCCC's team 7 years ago, LaShawn has a true talent for guiding children to independence.
Floater/Assistants
Anel has over twenty years of relevant experience. She is currently working towards a CDA. Anel shares her Latina heritage and Spanish language with our groups.
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Jayden has BA in Math Education from Howard University and has begun graduate studies at UDC. Jayden's love of the learning process and fantastic games are legendary.
Joslynn has completed coursework in Early Childhood Education at Northern VA Community College and ten years of experience teaching preschool. Her joy in music is enjoyed by all.
Director
Sandra Redmore holds a BA in Psychology from Yale University and a MA in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. She has thirty years of relevant experience. Active in the local Early Childhood Education community, Sandra works with the Virginia Cooperative Preschool Council, the Arlington County Child Care Initiative working group and NoVa Outside, environmental educator's alliance, and is a member of Leadership Arlington, class of 2013. She was awarded the Arlington Commission for the Status of Women's Woman of Vision award in 2019.