Kiddie Academy^® of Springfield

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• Marmenh Burgess, Support Teacher

  Hello, my name is Mrs. Marmenh Burgess. I'm Liberian, but was born in Georgia. I have been working in childcare for about...   Read More

  Marmenh Burgess, Support Teacher

  Hello, my name is Mrs. Marmenh Burgess. I'm Liberian, but was born in Georgia. I have been working in childcare for about 4 years now. When I first started working with children I was 20 years old, and I worked in a middle school as a Teacher's Assistant. I then moved to Savanah and worked at the daycare for the Army. Before I moved back to New Jersey, I was a family childcare provider out of my home. Now I am at Kiddie Academy as an assistant teacher. I'm happy to work here becasue I want to be a part of developing young minds into great adults. I love children, and they deserve teachers who care about them!

• Masasha Webb, Lead Teacher

  My name is Ma-Sah-Sha, but my babies call me Sasha. I have been in childcare for 7 years and am very passionate...   Read More

  Masasha Webb, Lead Teacher

  My name is Ma-Sah-Sha, but my babies call me Sasha. I have been in childcare for 7 years and am very passionate about this field. I attended Union County College and was studying in the Early Childhood Education major. I did not finish for various reasons, but chose to take the route of getting my Infant-Toddler CDA as I worked my way up to a lead teacher. I work at Kiddie Academy because of how this school cares for their teachers and students and I want to further my knowledge in this field.

• Aida Mamutaj, Support Teacher

  My name is Aida and I am originally from Albania. I came to the USA 7 years ago. I have gone through...   Read More

  Aida Mamutaj, Support Teacher

  My name is Aida and I am originally from Albania. I came to the USA 7 years ago. I have gone through a lot of difficulty but also have been enjoying great moments. I'm an environmental engineer, and my Master's degree is in Energy. I work for Cranford Board of Education as a teacher's assistant and a substitute. My mom was a teacher, and my sister is a teacher as well. I love working in my school, in the same way I love working for Kiddie Academy- because I love children!

• Shavvy McLenan, Support Teacher

  My name is Shavvy! I've always dreamed of becoming a teacher when I was growing up, so after high school, I decided...   Read More

  Shavvy McLenan, Support Teacher

  My name is Shavvy! I've always dreamed of becoming a teacher when I was growing up, so after high school, I decided to further my education in college and am currently majoring in Early Childhood Education. I want to work for Kiddie Academy because i can bring my passion and the love I have for children to the classroom!

• Rashaad Sharif-Lewis, Support Teacher

  Hello! My name is Rashaad Sharif-Lewis. I am a student at Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School. My hobbies are drawing, playing...   Read More

  Rashaad Sharif-Lewis, Support Teacher

  Hello! My name is Rashaad Sharif-Lewis. I am a student at Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School. My hobbies are drawing, playing video games, and coding. I like to help my family and friends when they need help. I am a boy scout! I am so excited to be a part of the Kiddie Academy team!

• Beatrice Vertil, Support Teacher

  Hello, my name is Beatrice and I have a great love for children. My first jobs working with children started in my...   Read More

  Beatrice Vertil, Support Teacher

  Hello, my name is Beatrice and I have a great love for children. My first jobs working with children started in my sister's daycare, that was over 10 years ago! Working with children early on has helped in molding my patience, empathy, and compassion, not just to my little friends but to everyone in general. I attend Bloomfield College and am currently figuring out where I want to further my education in the future. Excitement fills my heart to be a part of Kiddie Academy because I get to work beside likeminded people who have a love for learning, teaching, and evolving!

• Zahirah Sharif, Assistant Director

  Hello my name is Zahirah. I have always had a passion for teaching. My favorite pastime as a child was to play...   Read More

  Zahirah Sharif, Assistant Director

  Hello my name is Zahirah. I have always had a passion for teaching. My favorite pastime as a child was to play school with my cousins and I would always be the teacher. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Montclair State University. I also minored in American Sign Language. I have over 18 years experience in the education field. I have worked with children age ranging from 18 months- 16 years old. I am a proud mom of a beautiful baby girl named Aubrey Blu. I love art and creating masterpieces. My years in classrooms lead me to different leadership roles in childcare. I want to bestow my knowledge of classroom management and strategic teaching methods onto teachers so I can have an impact on not only children, but teachers as well. I am very excited to join the Kiddie Academy family because of its diversity in staff as well as students.

• Naimah Odom, Support teacher

  My name is Namiah. I just finished my second year at Kean University. My major is Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. When...   Read More

  Naimah Odom, Support teacher

  My name is Namiah. I just finished my second year at Kean University. My major is Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. When I finish my Bchelor's I plan to continue my education and start a Master's program to be a Speech Pathologist with school age children. I want to work at Kiddie Academy to gain experience working with children.

• Cheryice Henderson, Lead Teacher

  Hello, my name is Cheryice Henderson. I am happy to be working with children again. This is truly my passion. I like...   Read More

  Cheryice Henderson, Lead Teacher

  Hello, my name is Cheryice Henderson. I am happy to be working with children again. This is truly my passion. I like to learn from children as well. Children can teach us valuable lessons. When I am not educating, in my free time i enjoy spending my time with my niece. She is my mini-me. The bbeach is my happy place. I also have a license in cosmetology. I've helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity. I've heard a lot of great things about Kiddie Academy and believe we would be a great fit!

• Adriana Jimenez, Assistant Teacher

  Adriana Jimenez, Assistant Teacher

  Hello, my name is Cheryice Henderson. I am happy to be working with children again. This is truly my passion. I like to learn from children as well. Children can teach us valuable lessons. When I am not educating, in my free time i enjoy spending my time with my niece. She is my mini-me. The bbeach is my happy place. I also have a license in cosmetology. I've helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity. I've heard a lot of great things about Kiddie Academy and believe we would be a great fit!

• Brittany Thornton-Fowler, Support Teacher

  Brittany Thornton-Fowler, Support Teacher

  Hello, my name is Cheryice Henderson. I am happy to be working with children again. This is truly my passion. I like to learn from children as well. Children can teach us valuable lessons. When I am not educating, in my free time i enjoy spending my time with my niece. She is my mini-me. The bbeach is my happy place. I also have a license in cosmetology. I've helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity. I've heard a lot of great things about Kiddie Academy and believe we would be a great fit!

• Janae Smith, Support Teacher

  I would like to introduce myself; my name is Janae Smith. I am currently a rising senior at Montclair State University. I...   Read More

  Janae Smith, Support Teacher

  I would like to introduce myself; my name is Janae Smith. I am currently a rising senior at Montclair State University. I am studying computer science. My goal is to become a coding teacher and to own my own business building websites and apps. I am excited to join the Kiddie Academy staff. I believe this center will be a great start on my career path!