OUR DIRECTOR
A few words from our center’s director about her experiences and how she came to work at Corridor Christian ELC:
Hello Parents! My name is Melissa Schilling, and I want to start off by saying how excited I am to begin the next chapter of my life as director of this wonderful Christian Early Learning Center. I have always known that I want to be in a profession that I was able to work with children, which is why I chose the University of Northern Iowa due to their wonderful education program. Once I graduated with a BA in Elementary Education I began substitute teaching in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. After one year of subbing I accepted a position with a non-profit agency in Waterloo, Iowa that allowed me to continue working with children ranging from preschool through sixth grade. My husband accepted an opportunity that lead us to North Liberty, and then lead me to finding this amazing center. Twelve years in, and I am still in love with all of the families we serve!
CARING EDUCATORS
Our teachers inspire positive learning, are highly valued assets who also have high values and they place your child’s care first in their list of priorities while working at our center. Here are a few more details about how our teachers care for your child:
- Every staff member signs the Heartland Community Church’s Statement of Beliefs
- Our teachers are our greatest assets who help shape the program as we seek to teach and guide your child
- Staff members are well-trained Christians who communicate care through love and individual attention
Our teachers are educated, continue to receive relevant training and have experience with caring for children. Here are a few more details about our teacher’s qualifications:
- All of our teachers are certified in adult, child, and infant CPR, first aid and universal precautions
- Many of our teachers hold teaching or early education related degrees
- Staff members have received training as mandatory reporters of child and adult abuse
- All of our teachers have experience caring for young children
