Meet Jennifer, our 2010 TeacherCaregiver of the Year

Two families sharing Jennifer's services for over three years, share their experiences:

"We feel very fortunate to have found Ms. Jennifer through TeacherCare, and based on that experience, eagerly refer other parents to TeacherCare every opportunity we get. Our daughters have grown and blossomed in Ms. Jennifer's care. She has been with the girls through every major developmental stage from crawling and walking to talking and now pre-reading...We always know that the girls are have fun and enriching days."

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2010 TeacherCaregiver of the Year Finalist

Robin, a school administrator, shares her experiences with Laura:

"Laura has been with our family since our oldest was 3 months old. It is now impossible to picture our life as a family without her...As a school administrator who evaluates teachers as a part of my job, I have found that the most effective teachers are those that have the ability to anticipate a student's action or response...and seize that moment. Laura seizes such moments with our two little boys each and every day."

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2010 TeacherCaregiver of the Year Finalist

Joanna, a single, professional mom in Chicago shares her experiences with Brandi:

"William has cerebral palsy and does not walk or talk. When I hired Brandi, I explained I was looking for someone who would push him amd help him achieve his full potential...Brandi has gone above and beyond my expectations...She is a true partner in raising my children to be the best they can be."

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2010 TeacherCaregiver of the Year Finalist

Michele, mother of 18 month old Camron, shares her experiences with Kristin:

I am nominating Ms. Kristin because she is not only the PERFECT teacher and caregiver - she is an amazing playmate for Camron...She is compassionate and caring and uses every interaction with Camron as a learning opportunity. There is no way I can ever compensate Ms. Kristin for the quality of time she spends with Camron when I am not able to be there."

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"Do you know what a teachable moment is? Do you know what to say when your child asks for peas and carrots for breakfast? Don't worry if you don't. I didn't know these and many other things about nurturing children until I met our TeacherCaregiver, Leslie Poland..."

"Terry has shaped the lives of our children in so many ways, responding to each of them uniquely and personally in every area (socially, emotionally, and cognitively) every moment of the day. She understands each child's developmental level and is in tune to their individual needs..."

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"Leila was extremely good at structuring the children's days. She never turned on the television. Instead she would get our instruments out, and they would sing and make music, or do arts and crafts, run or skate, read and much more. Nothing was ever forced: everything was fun. The result is that our girls love learning!"

"Karen creates a great balance of home-based and extra-curricular activities for the children. We consider ourselves very blessed to have such a kind, intelligent and loving person taking care of our two boys as if they were her own..."

"My TeacherCaregiver experience has been amazing. I'm learning skills now that will ensure that I continue to grow as a teacher and that I become an excellent parent in the future. I would suggest TeacherCare to anyone looking for a quality individualized education for their child..."

"I have been teaching with this wonderful family for almost six months... The family welcomed me so graciously with open arms into their home, and I sensed that a deep bond would be formed very quickly. My connection with Adam (age 5) and Sadie (age 3) was immediately recognizable, and it was evident that I had made the best decision possible by joining this amazing team..."

"I began working with Jake when he was three-months old. My career has been undeniably rewarding. Jake has progressed rapidly, and I have evolved and grown as an educator and caregiver. Ours is an ongoing and ever-changing, learning experience..."

"I provide children with confidence as they learn about the world. Each childs strengths and natural abilities are windows to heir learning. I help children build a strong foundation for the future. How? I find out how the child learns (i.e. through auditory, visual, tactical, etc.) and then shape instruction through a combination of these elements. When I work one-on-one with a child and with a parents support, the young child develops a broader perspective on life and learning than he or she might in a group setting. Together, the benefits are exponential."

"Rebecca brings intelligence and thoughtfullness to all aspects of her position as a TeacherCaregiver. She is a gift to our boys and to our whole family! Not only do we trust her to keep our boys safe and happy, we know she genuinely cares about them and wants them to thrive. Rebecca is a real professional. From planning daily activities for our oldest son to making sure the baby gets tummy time, Rebecca is knowledgeable about developmental milestones and makes sure that she is working with each of the boys in a developmentally enriching way."

Mom shares her experience with Courtney:

" Anna is tremendously happy now! Courtney is the greatest! Every night, we come home and marvel at how happy Anna is and how much progress she has made with Courtney. Courtney takes such wonderful care of our little girl and I will forever be grateful. Every day, I come home and they have done something fun and new and exciting and educational."

Mom shares her experience:

"In choosing childcare for our 2 young children, we felt it was important that our caregiver have a background in child development and/or teaching. And more importantly, we were looking for someone who would understand our parenting philosophy and work with us to carry that philosophy through every day. We consider AnnMarie a partner in parenting - we work together and the children see us a team. I heard about TeacherCare from several other working moms who had a great experience."

TeacherCaregivers can help your child develop life-long skills, while providing nurturing and childcare for children of all ages -- babies to teens.