Meet Miss Amy!
My name is Ms. Amy, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Infant room. I started working at Children Central in September of 1998. I have been working with children of all ages for nearly 37 years. I graduated from Penn State University in 1996 with a BS degree in Health Policy and Administration but quickly realized my true passion was working with children. While working at Children Central I went back to school part-time to pursue a teaching degree from Holy Family University. I am proud to say I graduated with a Master’s degree in Elementary Education in 2004. I took a brief hiatus from Children Central to substitute teach for Neshaminy, Pennsbury and Bensalem school districts only to realize my true passion was working with children of a much younger age. So, I came back to Children Central to run and lead the Infant program.
In addition to my credentials and my many hours of continuing education, I have had a lot of life experiences that have helped shape and mold me into the person that I am today. In 1998, I backpacked all over Western Europe for four months with my now husband, living in either a tent, when safe, or in youth hostels where I met people from all over the world. The experiences I gained in traveling across other countries exposed me to many other cultures and ways of life, helping me to better understand myself as well as others.
Each summer, my husband, two teenage sons, my dog Mikey and I move to Wildwood Crest, NJ for three months. We are a family that shares all the same common interests, such as the beach, the ocean and surfing. All four of us surf and we do this nearly every day together. My husband is a Lieutenant on the Crest Beach Patrol, and my oldest son Christian just completed his rookie year as a lifeguard as well for the Crest Beach Patrol. My youngest son, Adrian, spends his days mostly surfing from sunrise to sunset. I waitress in the summer for the same family for over 22 years. We believe strongly in family and feel that we are providing our children with not only memories that will last a lifetime but also a strong sense of what it means to be a family unit.
Both my sons attended Children Central from the time they were 8 weeks old until they graduated and went on to kindergarten. They were both surrounded by so much love and nurturing while in a learning environment and I would not have it any other way.
Meet Miss Sarkul!
My name is Ms. Ali and I started at Children Central in January 2014. I am so happy to have joined the high-quality staff at Children Central where I offer caring, energetic, and positive help and service to the children and teachers. I love taking care of children and have a passion for helping them succeed. I raised my three children and currently enjoy taking care of my three grandchildren in my spare time.
My love and passion for children guided me to volunteer at a child care center for seven months. I also worked for five months at Greenberg Elementary Public School in Northeast Philadelphia where I assisted with the kindergarten class and helped the students.
I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. I previously worked as an Electrical Engineer and was head of the department of planning at a woman’s clothing factory for eight years. I also was an Electronics Engineering Technician at a company in Philadelphia for twelve consecutive years. Eager to learn, I am currently a student at the Community College of Philadelphia, studying to obtain a Network and Systems Administration Proficiency Certificate.
I have been married for 34 years to my husband Rasheed. My husband and I share taking care of our beautiful family and raising our children and grandchildren to have good manners and dignity. I have a lot of expertise in the home especially when it comes to cooking, which is my favorite hobby. I love to prepare the most delicious and healthy meals for my family members. I also enjoy designing and sewing.
Being an Infant Room Teacher at Children Central since 2014 has been another success for me, and another positive chapter to add to those that I have achieved throughout my career.
Meet Miss Emily!
Hello, I am Miss Emily. In 2017 I graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology. I started teaching children approximately eight years ago as an assistant teacher for infants, toddlers, and as a summer camp counselor for the kindergarten age. I soon realized working with infants was one of my passions due to my high emotional intelligence and patience. I am very happy to have joined the Children Central staff as of October 2017.
From a young age I have had a desire for ‘everything food.’ Everything. My grandmother and mother passed on the love of food and cooking to me. Family gatherings have always revolved around the menu and cooking. As I come from the Irish culture, I decided to take a 2-week journey to Ireland with my boyfriend to broaden my horizons and learn about Irish cuisine. Soon after that, I realized what I really was passionate about – traveling the world while tasting new cuisines, so maybe one day I could open my very own restaurant.
I enjoy the simple things in life: being happy is a state of mind, and I do not think people should settle for less than they deserve. I am huge on honesty and respect. I love life and always take time from my busy schedule to make sure I enjoy what nature has to offer. I love sightseeing and if I am not working, I am out enjoying the fresh air and scenery. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as I think that family is the most important aspect that life has to offer!
I am so happy and excited to be a teacher here at Children Central where I can contribute kindness, lots of love, and a positive atmosphere to your child’s life!
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