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Ruston Christian Staff

Miss Anet
Director

Miss Anet has worked in daycare for 19 years, 11 as a director. As a longtime educator of young children, she believes in a hands-on approach and enjoys mingling with children and parents. Truly a part of the Ruston Christian family, Miss Anet enjoys supporting staff with lesson plans, arts & crafts and discipline. Her philosophy is “children first,” and she believes that parents and childcare providers must work together to bring home and daycare together, providing a smooth transition for all children.

Miss Laura
School-age teacher

Retired from the Tacoma Public Library system after 27 years as a children’s librarian, Miss Laura has been teaching part-time in the Preschool classroom for four months, and recently agreed to a full-time position as the school-age teacher. Miss Laura is a lifelong lover of books and strives to pass on that love to the children of Ruston Christian. An enthralling storyteller and dedicated teacher, she enjoys getting kids involved in activities that stimulate their curiosity.

Miss Kamie
Preschool teacher

Miss Kamie teaches the preschool class at Ruston Christian. Her no-nonsense approach and efficient classroom management skills mean the preschool room is structured, fun and lively. Miss Kamie loves art, and helps children explore new ways of expressing themselves in a variety of media every day. The preschool classroom is also full of books – she keeps more than 200 books available for the children – and the 3- to 5-year-olds are often heard joining in on sing-along stories. A preschool teacher for seven years, Miss Kamie is currently a college student and hopes to one day become an elementary school teacher.  

Miss Joan
Toddler teacher

A 6-year veteran of childcare, Miss Joan runs our Toddler II classroom, for 2- to 3-year-olds. An avid volunteer, she enjoys being around children and continues to challenge the older toddlers in her classroom to explore art, music and reading. She loves to sing with the children and enjoys sharing songs and activities that get them moving.

JessicaMiss Jessica
Preschool assistant

Miss Jessica, our preschool classroom teaching assistant, has been working as a teacher's assistant for about 4 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

VeronicaMiss Veronica
Infant teacher

Miss Veronica is a gentle teacher who enjoys spending time with the youngest children at Ruston Christian. She works hard to engage babies’ minds in stimulating activities and can often be found playing with them on the floor. Her calm, pleasant demeanor puts babies at ease and helps them relax in a new environment. Miss Veronica has been at Ruston Christian for two years and is currently an art student.

JanelleMiss Janelle
Toddler teacher

Miss Janelle, the toddler teacher, has several years of daycare experience and 20 hours of STARS training. Gentle but firm, she enjoys the laughter and fun she shares with the children at Ruston Christian. Miss Janelle has two young children who attend Ruston Christian and a 10-year-old who is in fourth grade. She enjoys spending her free time with her family at the zoo and parks in the Tacoma/Ruston area.

AundreaMiss Aundrea
Toddler assistant

Miss Aundrea is the toddler class teaching assistant. She has been in the daycare field for more than 6 years and always has a smile on her face when she works with the little ones.

VeronicaMiss Jenny
Chinese language instructor

Miss Jenny comes to the preschool classroom twice a week to provide a Chinese enrichment program. Using puppets, action songs, and bright pictures, she delights the children with funand engaging activities. Miss Jenny is the director of curriculum in the Evergreen Chinese Academy. She is a gifted Chinese language teacher.

VickyMiss Vicky
Cook and teacher

Known throughout the school for her easygoing nature and sense of humor, Miss Vicky is one of the first faces every child at Ruston Christian sees in the morning. A favorite of all the Ruston Christian kids, she spends half her time in the classrooms, helping other teachers when needed, and the other half in the Ruston Christian kitchen, whipping up delectable breakfasts, snacks and lunches. She is an accomplished cook who enjoys collecting cookbooks and exploring new cuisines that meet USDA requirements for kids’ meals. She has been at Ruston Christian since the school opened.

HeatherMiss Heather
Chinese art instructor

Miss Heather was born and "rusted" in the Pacific Northwest. A self-taught artist, she loes to explore and grow with new styles and techniques. She began creating murals in 1991 and opened her own business in 2000. She has always loved children's art and enjoys the use

Rei-MeiMiss Rei-Mei
Chinese dance instructor

Miss Rei-Mei has been a ballet dancer for most of her life. After dancing with companies in Japan and Taiwan, she moved to the U.S. and started teaching ballet 20 years ago. She is currently the director of performing arts for the Evergreen Chinese Academy, where she teaches Chinese cultural dancing and martial arts to school-age children. She loves sharing the joys of dancing with children of all ages.

 
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