Michelle lives in South Portland with her two kids and husband. She has two bonus, adult 'stepladies'. Michelle comes to us with 20 years of teaching experience; rangingfrom classrooms, early childhood centers, and homeless shelters. She has degrees in Art, Gender Studies, and in Education. Her Masters Degree is in Elementary Education, and she is in progress for her Masters in Social Work. She also holds a K-8 teaching license. Michelle loves music, being outside, and spending time with her family.

Amanda grew up in Massachusetts and recently moved to Maine after living in Tennessee for a few years. She went to Salem State University where she graduated with her degree in exercise science. She has always loved working with children and has had many years of childcare experience through nannying, babysitting, and Lead Teaching at Chickadee! 

Catherine is a second-year student at Southern Maine Community College, pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been working professionally in the early childhood field for two years and has an additional four years of informal experience. Her passion for working with children began early in life, when her second sister was born. Catherine was just four years old at the time! She knew she wanted to grow up to help shape young minds and support their growth.

Courtney is originally from Connecticut. She graduated York College of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree. She enlisted in the Navy in 2018 and was stationed in Everett, Washington. It was there she reconnected with her now husband. Her daughter was born in 2023. She just recently moved to Maine not to long ago due to her husbands orders being changed, and now she and her daughter are excited to be a part of the Chickadee community! 

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Ann has spent most of her life in Maine. She graduated from Deering High School and went on to attend Southern Maine Community College, where she studied in the nursing program. Throughout her career, Ann has worked in a variety of childcare settings, gaining extensive experience in early childhood education. She is currently the lead teacher in the preschool program at Chickadee, where she continues to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children.

Tatum brings years of experience in childcare, having cared for children of all ages. She especially loves working with infants, as each day offers a new and exciting adventure. Outside of work, Tatum enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenagers—whether they're traveling, catching a movie, or cheering on their favorite sports teams. She’s excited to build a joyful and fulfilling career here at Chickadee.

Katie is a Massachusetts native who moved to Maine with her husband and daughter in 2021, and  is a Maine certified early childhood and elementary educator with over 10 years teaching children in grades pre-K to first grade. In addition to her teaching certification, Katie holds a bachelors in psychology with a concentration in counseling. She is passionate about creative therapies and fostering purposeful interactions that nurture emotional intelligence in early childhood.