The Backyard Bears Team
Rhea
Day Home Educator and Owner
Hello! I am a mom to two boys ages 6 and 10, and I have 15+ years experience working with and caring for children in educational and in-home settings. I have Level 2 ECE Certification, and Standard 1st Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification including child CPR**. I am also bilingual in French and English. My previous education was in criminal justice, which allowed me to work with children and youth at risk and in conflict with the law. Years later, I had the opportunity to work in a school's inclusive education program where I developed a love for helping little ones with ASD and behavioral struggles. I have also worked in infant daycare, done lots of pre-school volunteering, and was a private behavior aid for several local families. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking with my husband and boys, and baking.
Brenda
Beloved Volunteer and Back-up Care Provider (and Rhea's mom!)
Brenda is a retired Early Childhood Educator, former preschool owner, and Grandma extraordinaire. She has Level 3 ECE Certification with 18 years experience working with and caring for children. She has current Standard 1st Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification including child CPR**. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys playing with her many grandchildren, walking with her walking buddies, and quilting.