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Our school is directly across from the D4 pub on Grand Avenue (east side of the street). We are ground level on the corner of Grand and Fairbanks/Columbus four buildings down from the Dominicks grocery store.

Bright Horizons at River East

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About Our Staff

A Bright Horizons teacher is a nurturer as well as an educator, someone who encourages learning through exploration, and who understands the balance between what a child needs to feel safe and what she requires to reach her potential. Your child’s teacher is your partner. At Bright Horizons, families and teachers work together --celebrating successes, navigating challenges, and communicating daily about your child’s achievements and goals.

Meet Our Teachers

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  • Name: Miss Betsy
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: I love seeing the growth and learning that happens in a classroom.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli
  • Name: Miss Claudia
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: I think watching their communication skills begin to develop is fascinating, and I love seeing them progress from day to day.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Are You My Mother?
  • Name: Miss Estela
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: I feel lucky to be in a position that fosters the growth and development of children. I also love that my work with children is making a positive impact on future generations.
  • Favorite Children's Book: My Many Colored Days
  • Name: Miss Jalen
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: I'm a child at heart and I enjoy the pure excitement I get from working with children.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Marsupial Sue
  • Name: Miss Joi
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: I love seeing their smiling faces everyday!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are
  • Name: Miss Leonor
  • I Teach: Head Chef
  • Teaching Since: 2006
  • I love teaching children because: they are amazing, and I am always impressed by their ability to correlate and recall information!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Green Eggs and Ham
  • Name: Miss Mechaune
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: I love experiencing the uniqueness of each child and I enjoy making a change in someone else's life.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Baby Beluga
  • Name: Miss Tammy
  • I Teach: Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: I love children! I love watching them progress through the developmental stages and it brings me joy to see a child that is proud of their achievements.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Ten Little Monkeys
  • Name: Miss Tia
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy being a part of their lives and watching as their minds develop.
  • Favorite Children's Book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
  • Name: Miss Meredith
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: they are always full of surprises! It gives me great pride to educate children, and I love seeing their creativity and imaginations grow!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon
  • Name: Mr. Randy
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy watching them grow and learn as they begin to understand their environment and the world around them.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Administration

  • Name: Felicia Whitsett

    Position: Center Director

    In Education Since: 1992

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: each day I experience something new with our children.

    Favorite Children's Book: The Snowy Day

  • Name: Sara Vorland

    Position: Education Coordinator

    In Education Since: 2007

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I get to make a difference in the lives of children.

    Favorite Children's Book: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day