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Corby Bilderback
Julie McEwen
Pat Fournier
Mary Aten
Peggy Trummell
Vianeth Zubrod
Tammy Wood
Brandi Blanchfield
Misty Boettger
Brittany Kinder
Kiersten Rosborough
Ana Velez
Brianna Kerwin
Jennifer Baldoz
Mariclaire Schilling
Corby Bilderback
Tacoma Learning Center Program
Director
I began my
career with Tacoma Learning Center in September of 1992 as a Family Services
Specialist and have worn many hats since. I came to TLC with a Degree in
Human Services and during the next four years earned a BA degree in
Counseling Psychology. In March of 2000 I accepted a new position as part
of TLC’s management team. I learned much during those 6 years that further
prepared me to accept the position of Program Director in January of 2006.
I have so appreciated my years at Tacoma Learning Center and the wonderful
families and dedicated staff it has been a privilege to know. I am proud to
continue my work to advocate for children and families in Pierce County
while providing exemplary early learning opportunities here at TLC.
Phone:
253-565-4887 ex. 114
Email:
cbilderback@tacomalearningcenter.com
Julie McEwen, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Early Childhood Special Educator &
Mental Health Consultant
I am pleased to join the staff of TLC as an
early childhood special educator and mental health consultant. I will
provide community visits as an educator and mental health consultant and
will facilitate the parent support groups at TLC. I have a BA in social
science and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. I am a Licensed
Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of
WA. I have experience working with children and families facing emotional
and behavioral challenges. I enjoy helping children and families develop
their unique strengths and reaching their personal goals. I look forward to
working with the families at TLC.
Phone: 253-565-4887
Email:
jmcewen@tacomalearningcenter.com
Pat Fournier Lead
Classroom Educator
My name is Pat Fournier and I’m very happy to
be on the staff of Tacoma Learning Center. I received a BA in Education with
an endorsement in Special Education from Central Washington University and I
hold a Washington State teaching certificate. My career in early childhood
has been wide-ranging. I spent many years as a teacher in a cooperative
preschool but also taught kindergarten and elementary grades in public and
private schools. And I’ve taught parenting classes for parents of infants
and toddlers. Most recently I’ve taught teachers of young children, helping
them create curriculum and environments that are engaging for the children
they serve. I am excited to be here as a classroom educator and look forward
to working with the children and their families.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
118
Email:
pfournier@tacomalearningcenter.com
Mary Aten
Occupational Therapist
As an
occupational therapist, I will primarily provide home based services and
consultations in the community. I have a Bachelor's of General Studies in
Psychology and a Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have previously worked
in both in-patient pediatric settings and outpatient pediatric clinics for
seven years. I enjoy working with children of all abilities and have
completed specialized training in order to work with children with
neuromuscular disorders as well as sensory integration disorders. I am very
excited to be part of this special team of caring professionals and look
forward to meeting you and your children.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
115
Email:
maten@tacomalearningcenter.com
Peggy Trummell, MA CCC/SLP
Speech Therapist
As a speech-language pathologist, I provide evaluation, consultation, and
direct therapy to children under the age of 3 years in their most natural
environment. I am Hanen certified and trained in both the Beckman and Talk
Tools approaches to oral motor therapy. I have special interests in
developmental articulation, apraxia, dysphagia, augmentative-alternative
communication, and children diagnosed with Down syndrome.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
124
Email:
ptrummell@tacomalearningcenter.com
Vianeth Zubrod
Office
Assistant
I started with
Tacoma Learning Center (TLC) on February of 2005 as Office Assistant. I am
originally from the Republic of Panama and Spanish is my first language. I
studied English in Jamaica, where I worked in the Panamanian Embassy as a
Consulate Secretary. I’m a military wife and like most military wives I
have traveled around the world a little bit. I’ve lived in Texas, North
Carolina, and Germany, with our most recent assignment here Washington
State. I’ve worked as an Insurance Agent, Secretary, Clerk, and Leasing
Agent, but most recently as a Parent Volunteer for kindergarten children. I
am very happy and excited to be part of the TLC family because this is a
warm and nourishing environment to be a part of.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
110
Email:
vzubrod@tacomalearningcenter.com
Tammy Wood
Early
Childhood Special Educator
My position
here at TLC is a classroom and community teacher. I have a BA degree in
Human Development and Early Childhood Education. I am also currently going
to school at P.L.U. to receive my Teaching Certificate. I have been working
with young children for over ten years and enjoy watching them grow.
Children at this age are learning so many new skills and I am very excited
to work with each and every one of my families. Everyone here at TLC has
very caring hearts and are here because of the love of children. Thank you
for allowing me the opportunity to grow and know your family!!
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
116
Email:
twood@tacomalearningcenter.com
Brandi Blanchfield
Early
Childhood Special Educator
I am delighted
to be a part of the TLC team as an Early Childhood Special Educator. My
position at TLC is a classroom and community teacher. I recently graduated
from Eastern Washington University located in the Spokane area with a BAE in
Special Education. I am formerly from this area, so I am pleased to be back
here working. Working with children is unquestionably a strong passion of
mine. I am extremely grateful to have an opportunity to not only work with
children, but their families as well. I am eager to begin my journey here
with such an exceptional team. Thank you so much for this wonderful
opportunity.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 120
Email:
bblanchfield@tacomalearningcenter.com
Misty Boettger Early
Childhood Special Educator
My position here at Tacoma Learning Center is a community teacher and I
teach the TOTS class. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and
I have worked with Newborns and children up to the age of 6 on growth and
development for 6 years. I love watching children grow and succeed at trying
to do new things. It is amazing how much children change in the first three
years of life and I am happy to be a part of the team at TLC and to be a
part of your children’s life in the process.
Phone: 253-565-4887
Email:
mboettger@tacomalearningcenter.com
Brittany Kinder
Early
Childhood Special Educator
Hey there! I
am so excited to be the newest addition to the team here at Tacoma Learning
Center. I will be working as an Early Childhood Special Educator. I moved
to this area from my home in Lexington, Kentucky about a month ago, and love
every part of the Pacific Northwest so far. I graduated in December 2006
from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. I have a strong passion for
working with young children and their families. I love the idea of
empowering families to learn more about their children and have made that a
daily goal of mine. Children grow and develop with such tenacity and vigor,
which is so exciting to watch and be apart of. I greatly appreciate the
time I get to spend with each and every family. Thank you so much for this
wonderful opportunity!!!
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
123
Email:
bkinder@tacomalearningcenter.com
Kiersten Rosborough
Early
Childhood Special Educator
I am pleased to join the Tacoma Learning
Center team as an Early Childhood Special Educator. I have a B.S. in Child
Development/ Family Relations and have worked with children in various
settings for most of my life. I have spent most of my career working with
children in high quality preschool programs. I developed individual
learning plans, set goals and objectives and identified special needs for
children. I find it fascinating how quickly children learn and grow and I
am very excited to share in this experience with each family I encounter.
It is a great feeling to be part of the dedicated and caring TLC team!
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
120
Email:
krosborough@tacomalearningcenter.com
Ana Velez
Educational
Assistant
Hi, my name is
Ana. I am originally from Ecuador and have been in the USA for 10 years. I
am very happy to be a part of Tacoma Learning Center. I have been working
with children for the past 5 years and I truly enjoy it. I have been a
preschool teacher in Portland and in Seattle and I am looking forward to all
the new things I will learn from all my coworkers here at the Center and in
serving your children!
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
111
Email:
avelez@tacomalearningcenter.com
Brianna Kerwin
SLP
Assistant
I am very
pleased to be a part of Tacoma Learning Center as an early childhood special
educator. I was born and raised in Tacoma. I graduated from University of
the Pacific in Stockton CA with a BS in speech language pathology.
Throughout my life I have worked with children of all ages in many different
settings. Before coming to TLC I worked in the public school system. Working
with children and their families is my passion. I am so excited to be a part
of the TLC community and look forward to helping your child and you.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
119
Email:
bkerwin@tacomalearningcenter.com
Jennifer Baldoz
Certified
Educator
Hello! I am
very excited to join the wonderful staff at Tacoma Learning Center. I have a
BA in Elementary Education, as well as an MA in Teaching. I love working
with children and being a participant in their development and progress. My
new position as an educator at TLC will allow me to build relationships with
the children and families that I work with, which I am truly looking forward
to. I look forward to getting to know all of you. Thank you for this
opportunity to be a part of your lives!
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
111
Email:
jbaldoz@tacomalearningcenter.com
Mariclaire Schilling
Educational
Assistant
My name is MariClaire Schilling and I’m so
excited to be joining the team here as an educational assistant. I have
previously worked as a teacher’s assistant for developmental preschool in a
local school district and have additional training in Autism Spectrum
disorders. I look forward to getting to know your child and family
personally.
Phone: 253-565-4887 ex.
118
Email:
mschilling@tacomalearningcenter.com
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