I have worked with children birth to five years old for 22 years. I have been a preschool director since 2006 and began working at St. Paul ECLC in 2012. Prior to this, I worked as a case manager for abused and neglected children and I have also worked as a lead teacher. I have a CDA (Child Development Associate), Directors Credential, BA in Psychology, and a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. I am currently enrolled at Southeastern University pursuing my doctorate in education. I grew up in Sarasota and currently live with my husband and two teenage daughters, Anne and Tiffany. God is truly at the center of everything I do in my life and I know he has gifted this school with his everlasting love. 

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I have been in the child development field for 26 years. I have my CDA (Child Development Associate), VPK Certification, and Level 1 Director’s Credential. I am currently working on my AA degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been at St. Paul ECLC since the 2012 school year.  I am married and have two children, Ian and Addison. I truly love being a part of children’s growth and development; it has been my passion since a young age.

I have been working with children for about five years now, I started as a babysitter/nanny in 2013 and began teaching at St. Paul last fall (2018). I love spending my time with children and it has always been a dream of mine to be a teacher. I just graduated from Suncoast Technical College with my C.D.A. The early years play an important part in a child’s life and I am so very grateful to be apart of them.

​I have been a preschool teacher since 1982 and I have had the joy and blessing of working with every age group, from birth to five. I graduated from the Ohio State University with two bachelors degrees. One in Home Economics and one in Elementary Education. I was a teacher at St. Paul ECLC when it first opened in 2008 for four years. I was fortunate enough to return in 2017. I enjoy being around children and watching them learn and grow. When I'm not at St. Paul, I am spending time with my husband, seven children, and my dog and cats.

I entered into the Early Childhood Development field about 1 1/2 years ago, but I have been around children for almost as long as I can remember. Children have always had a special place in my heart. It was so incredible when I was able to advance my knowledge of children and how they grow by becoming a preschool teacher! In my senior year of high school, Early Childhood classes dominated half of each day. I came back the following year and received my CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. I believe that children are a special gift from God, and fostering their growth and knowledge is what He has called me to do.

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I’m Ms. Jamie Fowler and I have been teaching for 18 years and I am a Sarasota native. I graduated from Sarasota High School and obtained my FCCPC (Florida Child Care Professional Credential) at SCF in Bradenton, FL. I have mostly worked with one to three year olds, but have also worked in a VPK classroom. It has given me great joy to work with young children. The first years of a child’s life are so very important and I feel grateful to be a part of them.

I began working with children as a nanny. I have also worked as a three-year-old teacher and Pre-K teacher. I have experience working in a nationally accredited program. I have been in this field for over twenty years and began at St. Paul when it opened in 2008. I feel that teaching is the most rewarding job that I could have - children truly are our future and the early years are the most important in a child’s life.

I began volunteering at St. Paul's ECLC while my children attended VPK (2015-2017) and have been a substitute here since 2017. I am currently completing my CDA. I truly enjoy being around children and believe we can learn from the light and innocence they bring to every moment. I am a Sarasota native and live with my husband, our three children, Amelia, David, Remi, and our two dogs. I love volunteering, sewing and exploring the outdoors with my family.

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I have worked in childcare for over fifteen years and I have a CCAC (Childcare Apprenticeship Certification). During this time, I have worked with every age group (birth to five). This is my first year at St. Paul ECLC. I feel it is important to teach values and principles to children when they are young. Children are funny and unpredictable and a joy to be around. The most important thing to me is my relationship with Christ. My family is very close to me. My husband Tom and I love to go camping and kayaking. We have two crazy little dogs that love to kayak with us. I love making memories with my family.

My name is Olivia Partington-Farrow and I am so excited to be a part of the VPK team! I have been working with children of all ages for over 10 years. I am originally from Little Rock, AR and attended the University of Arkansas. Go Hogs! I will be graduating with my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education this year. Ever since I was a little girl, my dream has been to educate and help future generations succeed. I love to watch sports, run, paint and organize. I can't wait to dive into VPK!