Winter WonderLearn Open House

Join us on December 14th for learning, fun, and discovery for the whole family! Explore educational resources, meet our team, and experience hands-on activities!

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Our Team

Buffy Vincent

Buffy Vincent

Director

About

About Me:

Hello! My name is Buffy. I’m the center Director and have 30 years of experience in child care and management.

Education & Experience:

  • Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in social work & education
  • Associate in Early Education
  • Director: Meadow Oaks Academy, Sunrise Preschool
  • Office Manager, Bright Horizons

Fun Facts:

  • I love cats & dogs
  • I love driving long distance
  • I love my job
Heidy Ochoa

Heidy Ochoa

Marketer & Admin

About

About Me:

Hello! My name is Heidy Ochoa. I wear multiple hats as a Marketing Manager, Administrator, & Director Designee.

Education & Experience:

  • Preschool Teacher at The Learning Jungle
  • Credit Union of America
  • Admin at Moss Berg Injury Lawyers
  • Associate Business Credit Support Consultant at ADP

Fun Facts:

  • Travelling
  • Outdoor activities
  • Cooking
Alyssa Joseph

Alyssa Joseph

Teacher

About

About Me:

Hello! My name is Alyssa. I’m the Toddler Teacher at ElevateChild, with 15 years of experience as a Teacher and in Childcare Management.

Education & Experience:

  • Toddler Teacher at Bright Horizons
  • Assistant Director at Meadow Oaks
  • Lead Teacher at various preschools (total of 15 years experience)
  • 180 hours on Arizona registry

Fun Facts:

  • Read & write
  • Loves children
Punky Garcia

Punky Garcia

Teacher

About

About Me:

Hello! My name is Punky Garcia. I’m the Lead Toddler Teacher with experience and has passion for early childhood education.

Education & Experience:

  • Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher at Primrose Schools
  • College, Business management, Estrella community college
  • Leasing agent

Fun Facts:

  • Hiking
  • Gym
Rayhana Lahmer

Rayhana Lahmer

Teacher

About

About Me:

Hello! My name is Rayhana Lahmer. I’m the Infant Teacher with experience and has passion for babies.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors in Language (French)
  • Teacher experience at Mila Academy, Bassamat Preschool, Sunrise Preschool
  • Certification in challenging behavior and Arizona Food Handler

Fun Facts:

  • English, French, Arabic
  • Cooking, Swimming and Reading
Sonia Garcia

Sonia Garcia

Cook

About

About Me:

Hello! My name is Sonia Garcia. I’m the Chef, with Meal Preparation Experience as well as Teaching Experience.

Education & Experience:

  • Food handling and preparion
  • Teacher’s Assistant at Building Kidz of Chandler
  • Food Handler Certification

Fun Facts:

  • Enjoys cooking
  • Enjoys music
  • Loves her dog
Aletha Rose

Aletha Rose

Preschool Teacher

About

About Me:

My name is Aletha. I’m the Preschool Teacher at ElevateChild. My passion is education and working with children while creating fun, interactive curriculum that fosters curiosity and growth in young minds.

Education & Experience:

  • Arizona State University — Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Summa cum Laude, 2022
  • Ingleside Middle School, Social Studies Teacher — 2023–2024
  • Scottsdale Childcare and Learning Center — 2019–2022
Cari Vollmert

Cari Vollmert

Pre-K Teacher

About

About Me:

My name is Cari. I’m the Pre-K Teacher with significant experience and has passion for early child education.

Education & Experience:

  • Grand Canyon University, Phoenix Arizona, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Goddard Preschool, Scottsdale, Lead Pre-K teacher
  • Sunrise Preschool, Phoenix Arizona, Lead School Age Teacher/LIT Certified
Marisa Cain

Marisa Cain

Toddler Teacher

About

About Me:

My name is Marisa. I’m the Toddler Teacher with significant experience and has passion for babies and early child education.

Education & Experience:

  • Lead teacher The Goddard School-Cave Creek, AZ April 2022 to December 2022
  • Infant Teacher Bright Beginnings Preschool & Childcare-Peoria, AZ August 2021 to May 2022
Bailey King

Bailey King

Teacher Assistant

About

About Me:

My name is Bailey. I’m support Infants, Ones and Twos Classes. I am a caregiver with 10+ years of experience and love to care infants and toddlers.

Education & Experience:

  • Teacher Assistant Kirkland Childrens School-Kirkland, WA August 2023 to March 2025
  • Various other caregiver and administrative jobs