Our Teaching Philosophy
At St. Teresa Early Learning Center, our philosophy is anchored in the belief that every child is a divine gift, worthy of unconditional love and a safe, faith-filled space to grow. We provide an environment where academic excellence is seamlessly woven with heart-led character development, inspired by the teachings of St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Our dedicated educators partner with families to create a nurturing classroom community that inspires curiosity and spiritual growth through relational, hands-on learning. We embrace teachable moments while maintaining high academic standards, ensuring that curiosity is fueled and every child feels safe, valued, and loved as they begin their educational journey.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dedicated Hearts, Inspired Minds
Meet the dedicated team of educators at St. Teresa who nurture, guide, and inspire your child every day with faith-led care.
Mrs. Tara Melville
DIRECTOR of education & Operations
With over 20 years in early childhood education, Ms. Tara leads our center with a vision of faith and academic excellence.
Mrs. Tonette Thomas
PreKindergarten
Ms. Tonette brings joy to our classrooms through song and artistic expression, inspired by the beauty of creation. An expert in the Living Classroom!
Mrs. Bridget Newmiller
PRE-K TEACHER
Ms. Bridget inspires children’s curiosity and love of learning while building the strong foundation they need to grow. Our PreK Plus program flows naturally from PreK, offering thoughtfully designed activities that strengthen higher-level thinking skills. A strong emphasis is placed on the thinking process itself—not just decision-making—helping our oldest students confidently prepare for a successful transition to Kindergarten.
Mrs. Josephine Okolie
TODDLER LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Josephine brings both structure and joy to our young and older toddlers. She places a strong emphasis on language development, thoughtfully guiding children as they learn to express themselves clearly and confidently.
Mrs. Rachael Zurowski
INFANT CARE COORDINATOR
Ms. Rachael provides a nurturing and safe environment for our littlest ones to begin their spiritual and social journey.
Ms. Reilly Bailey
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
Ms. Reilly supports our teachers and students with a dedicated heart and a giant smile, ensuring every child feels valued and loved.
Join our Family!
St. Teresa Early Learning Center is more than a workplace; it's a vibrant community where faith and educational excellence thrive. We believe that working here is an outstanding job for anyone looking for a rewarding career. To support our mission, full and part-time opportunities come available throughout the year, offering you flexible paths to join our dedicated team and impact the next generation.
Come join our family here at STC ELC!
Click on the link below to share your passion for teaching and children with us! We look forward to hearing from you about your interest in making STC ELC your new work home!