Meet the Staff
Cindy Maher - Owner/Director
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Elizabeth Samples (Tubbs) - Lead Caregiver - Preschool
Velma Gaddis - Lead Caregiver - Young Toddler Room
My name is Velma and I am happily married and the mother of twin girls and a son. I am sure I would have had more if permitted. I come from a large family of 7 brothers and sisters. I am the head teacher for the Young Toddler Room. It is said that toddlers are the hardest children to teach, but I believe differently. I love the time that I spend with the children teaching new things, including sign language. To see them grow and discover their self is a joy. Having fun learning and exploring new things keeps smiles on their faces. I’ve gone to school for nursing in the medical field, but coming back to being with children is where I want to be. Knowing that I am doing something to help mold a child at such an early age is a blessing for me.
Abby Huffman (Wernimont) - Lead Caregiver - Older Toddler Room
Melinda Kujawa - Lead Caregiver - Infant Room
Originally, I started off at Bedford Child Development Center as a parent for two of my children who attended the center. I am now the head teacher in the Infant Room. I currently live in Lambertville Michigan with my husband and three children. I have worked in preschools and day care centers for 12 years. I have taught at almost every age. I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University. When asked what I enjoy most about my career, I would say I love to watch children as they learn and practice new skills. In my free time, I enjoy reading, counted cross-stitch, logic and jigsaw puzzles.
Assistant Teachers - Bethany Younglove, Ashley Ramirez and Jenna Rice
Would you like to join our Staff?
Bedford Child Development Center currently has the following employment opportunities available in the following classrooms:
Assistant Teacher (Preschool Room): This candidate must be an energetic, organized individual who loves to work with children. This candidate must have at least two years experience working with preschool children. This candidate must have current Infant, Child and Adult CPR as well as First Aid. This position is available for the upcoming school year.
Assistant Teacher (Young Toddler Room): This candidate must be energetic individual who loves to work with children. This candidate must have at least two years experience working in a day care setting as well as have current Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid.
If you feel you are qualified for either of these positions and would like to apply, please send your resume to: CynthiaMaher@bedfordchildcare.com. Both of these positions must be filled prior to the upcoming school year. Our school year begins September 2, 2008.