Over the past two weeks, the Toddler 1 team at RisingOaks | St. Patrick has been working thoughtfully and collaboratively to create a space that is welcoming, engaging, and inspiring for the children and families who will join us each day. As we set up our room, our focus was on designing an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to explore, play, and grow. We hope that our room becomes a “second home” - a place where children, families, and educators feel comfortable to be their most authentic selves. 

We feel incredibly fortunate to have a diverse and dedicated team, each member bringing unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to our classroom community. 

Meet our team:

Sam (ECF) does double duty by working in both the Toddler 1 room and the After-School program. She opens our classroom each morning with warmth and enthusiasm. She is kind, outgoing, and always ready to greet each child and family with a smile, helping everyone feel welcomed, valued, and connected from the moment they walk in the door. 

Arcely (RECE) brings over 13 years of experience to the team. Her calm and grounded presence creates a reassuring atmosphere, bringing a sense of peace and stability to our room. Her wisdom helped us create a space that is thoughtful, engaging, and full of opportunities for discovery. 

Eria (RECE) began her journey with RisingOaks as a placement student and quickly discovered her passion for early childhood education. Now a graduate, she is deeply committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - one where every child feels seen, heard, and valued as a vital part of our community. 

Nitya (RECE) comes from a family of teachers and is carrying on that legacy with creativity and passion. Her innovative ideas and natural talent for art helped us create a space that ensured each child was represented within the classroom. She wants these children to learn and grow while her team and she are doing their best to provide that environment to them.

Together, our shared vision is to create a classroom where every child and family feels a true sense of belonging. We want you to feel confident knowing that your child is in a space where they are loved, nurtured, and celebrated for exactly who they are and where they have the opportunity to grow and thrive.