Our Team - Tender Care

Tender Care Teachers

Tameka Thompson, Curriculum Specialist & Teacher - School Age Program

I believe that all children are individuals and they have the right to a fun and fair education. I have been in the field of early education for 11 years. I have an associate’s degree in Teachers Education. I have the Administrator Credential, Program Development Credential and I am current enrolled in the After School and Youth Development Credential. I enjoy my work here at TenderCare and I look forward to working with and meeting new families.
Qualifications:
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Fundamentals to Infant and Toddler Care
- Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
- WMELS
- Pyramid Model Learning Standards
- School Age Curriculum Framework
- Strengthening Families
- Member of NAYCE
- Member of Wisconsin after School Association
- Darkness to Light Training
- Level 13 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
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Celina Elim, Teacher - Mobile Infant Classroom(Ages 12 – 18 months)

I have been an employee of TenderCare for 17 years. I have always wanted to be a part of a child’s vital early learning experiences. Working with children is very rewarding. I love the fact that all children are different and each child has their own learning style and personality. It has been a pleasure working with so many families over the years. I plan to further my education and I will continue to be an important part in the lives of children and families.
Qualifications:
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Professional
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Infant and Toddler Credential
- Level 9 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
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Ms Onetta Elim, Lead Teacher - Noah’s Ark Room (Ages 6 wks. – 2)

I have been working in the childhood profession for 27 years. I have been a member of the Tender Care team since 2010. I choose to go in the Early Childhood education for many reasons. I enjoy working with children and building positive relationships with families. I like to watch a child grow and develop. I know that brain development is important in the early years. It pleases me to see a child flourish and become independent. I will always enjoy working with children and gaining more knowledge about the early childhood field.
Qualifications:
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- Level 7 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
- Infant and Toddler Credential
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Ms. Shaniqua Elim, Mobile Infant Classroom (Ages 12 – 18 months)

I have been in the field of early Education since 2008. I have always had a passion for children. Working at TenderCare for the last 8 years has given me the chance to work with many children and families. I enjoy watching the transitions from infant to toddler to preschool. This has been a rewarding journey. My goals are to further my education in the field of Early Childhood. I would also like to take courses to enhance my knowledge on working with children with special needs.
Qualifications:
- CRP/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
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Shari Glass, Infant Teacher (Ages 6 wks. – 12 months old)

I have been with TenderCare for 16 years. I have been in the Early Child Care profession for 23 years. Working in the field of Early Care I have gotten a chance to meet many diverse families. I enjoy watching the children grow from infants in to adolescence. I have always loved children. My passion for children is what has kept me in this field for so long. I look forward to continuing my education and meeting new children and families. My passion is to work with children with differing abilities. I feel that I can be a positive influence in so many lives. Completing my Inclusion Credential will assist me in my journey.
Qualifications:
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Infant and Toddler Credential
- Child Development Association
- Level 9 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
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Ms. Sonia Rahming, Teacher - Flower Room (Ages 2 ½ - 3)

I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 20 years. I have worked at TenderCare the entire 20 years. I love working with children. I have had the pleasure to watch children grow from childhood to successful adults. I want to go back to school and further my education. I want to be an inspiration to someone. I would love to be a mentor and a role model for today’s youth. Working in Early Education has been my passion and I look forward to working with more children at TenderCare and in the community.
Qualifications:
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Infant and Toddler Credential
- Child Development Association
- Level 9 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
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Mishay Elim, Teacher - School Age Program (Ages 5 – 12)

I have been working at TenderCare since 2007. I enjoy the Early Childhood profession a lot. I love being around children and it makes me happy to know that I play an important role in the early molding of a child’s mind. My future goals are to continue my education and own and operate a group home for troubled youth. I have taken many training in the Early Childhood Education field.
Qualifications:
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- WMELS
- Level 3 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
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Ms Tiera Strickland, Teacher - Shape Room

I have worked in the Early Child Care Profession for 1 year. Working with children and helping them learn and grow makes me feel like I’m making the world a better place. In the future, I would love to own a facility that caters to children with disabilities. I am currently working on the Inclusion Credential.
Qualifications:
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Darkness to Light Training
- Child Care Registry Level 12
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology
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Ms. Joyce Carter, Teacher - Fish Room (Ages 2 ½ - 3)

I have been in the Early Child Care profession for 17 years. I choose this profession because I enjoy teaching children. I also like working with the diverse families. I am always looking for more ways to enhance my knowledge in the field of Early Care Education. I am currently working on completing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Early Child Development
Qualifications:
- 1 Year Diploma- Child Care Management
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Infant and Toddler Credential
- Registry Level 9
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Mrs. Trina Welch, Teacher - Flower Room Teacher (Ages 2 ½ - 3)

I have worked in the Child Care field for 13 years. I have been an employee at TenderCare since January of 2013. I choose the childcare profession to share my gifts and empower children and families. Working in this field, I can aid in early education. I embrace diversity, increase talents, build confidence and enhance lives while sharing Christ’s love for all. My future goals are to continue my education in the field of Social Work. I want to help decrease failing families but increase family unity in the communities.
Qualifications:
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Infant and Toddler Credential
- Child Development Association
- Level 9 Wisconsin Childcare Registry
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Daniella Howell, Assistant Teacher - Little Toddler Classroom (Ages 18 months – 2 ½)

I have been in the Early Child Care Field for 6 years. I like working with children and watching them grow and develop. My plan is to continue my education in the Early Child Care field. I look forward meeting new children and working with the diverse families.
Qualifications:
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Darkness to Light Training
- Fire Safety Training
- Active Shooter Training
- Associates Degree in Dentistry
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Mrs. Velma Stokes, Teacher - Shape Classroom (Ages 4 – 5)

I have worked in the Early Childhood Education field for 22 years. I have been employed at TenderCare for close to 2 years. I choose Early Education because young children education matters to me! Teaching is what I love to do. When a child is learning, it makes me happy. I look forward to working with the children and families here at TenderCare. My future goals are to complete the Infant and Toddler Credential.
Qualifications:
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Darkness to Light Training
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Ms. Ceretha Lawson - Little Toddlers

I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for three years. I have been a teacher at TenderCare for 1 year and 5 month. I choose this profession because I was interested in how a child’s brain develops and how they learn. Having children of my own is what motivated me to go to school and learn more. My future goals are to become a preschool teacher. I would also love to own my own Early Child Care facility.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Level 12 on Wisconsin Childcare Registry
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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Ms. Freda Robinson - Fish Room

I have worked at TenderCare for 2 years. I have been in the Early Childhood profession for 2 ½ years. I have always loved working with children. I enjoy teaching them new and fun things. I have been the Youth Program Leader at my church since 2006. Working with children is a natural gift for me. The compassion that I have for children motivates me to continue my education so that I can provide the best care for all children.
Qualifications:
- CPR /First Aid/AED
- Shaken baby Syndrome
- Strengthening Families
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Darkness to Light
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
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Tender Care Teachers

Tameka Thompson, Curriculum Specialist & Teacher - School Age Program

Celina Elim, Teacher - Mobile Infant Classroom(Ages 12 – 18 months)

Ms Onetta Elim, Lead Teacher - Noah’s Ark Room (Ages 6 wks. – 2)

Ms. Shaniqua Elim, Mobile Infant Classroom (Ages 12 – 18 months)

Shari Glass, Infant Teacher (Ages 6 wks. – 12 months old)

Ms. Sonia Rahming, Teacher - Flower Room (Ages 2 ½ - 3)

Mishay Elim, Teacher - School Age Program (Ages 5 – 12)

Ms Tiera Strickland, Teacher - Shape Room

Ms. Joyce Carter, Teacher - Fish Room (Ages 2 ½ - 3)

Mrs. Trina Welch, Teacher - Flower Room Teacher (Ages 2 ½ - 3)

Daniella Howell, Assistant Teacher - Little Toddler Classroom (Ages 18 months – 2 ½)

Mrs. Velma Stokes, Teacher - Shape Classroom (Ages 4 – 5)

Ms. Ceretha Lawson - Little Toddlers

Ms. Freda Robinson - Fish Room