Deerfield Daycare Teachers | Creative Paths Learning Studio

Amber has been working in the early childhood field since 2003, as a teacher, administrator, and early childhood center owner. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and has a Professional Educator’s License. An artist at heart, Amber loves to create and inspire creativity in others. Her artistic outlets include jewelry making, sewing, and working with her Cricut. Amber also has a passion for science, and shares it with the children through hands on experiences, baking, and the plant family in her kitchen. She feels fortunate to have a part in children’s first learning “experience” and believes that social emotional development is as important as all other developmental areas. Amber lives with her husband of over 13 years, Joel, and their two children, Julian and Cameron.

Educational Motto:  “Social emotional over academic”

Katie has taught and been a director in the early childhood field since 2009. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Katie is an avid reader, and loves to read all genres of books; she is continuously adding to the classroom library and literacy elements in the studio, and is an exceptional interactive story teller. An academic at heart, she has a love for learning and is constantly reading articles and current research on early childhood practices. Katie has a cat named Tig, and can often be seen wearing a punny cat shirt. She lives with her husband of 10 years, Jim, and their son, Caiden.

Educational Motto: “Play is purposeful”

When they deign to appear for their shift, our Assistant Teachers help children with social skills and using gentle hands.

Educational Motto:  “Anything is paw-sible”