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	Director - Robin I joined Bright Horizons Family Solutions in May of 1998. I graduated from Bryan College in Dayton, TN with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. My husband and I live in my home town of Apex with our son, daughter, and two dogs. We spend a large portion of our time working with the senior high in our church youth group. I also enjoy taking mission trips to spanish speaking countries. Children are my most favorite people in the world! I love to talk with them and learn from what they have to say. I see our job as providing a wonderful, safe environment for children to learn and grow while having the time of their life! I believe this to be one of the most important jobs in the entire world and I am privileged to work for a company who strives to make this type of care, the very best.
	Assistant Director - Wendy I joined the Bright Horizons family in September 2002 at our GSK-RTP site. My career with Bright Horizons has taken me through several paths from working with infants/toddlers, teaching preschool, and helping in various leadership positions throughout our region. I grew up in the foothills of North Carolina and relocated to Greenville, NC after completing high school. In May 2002 I graduated from East Carolina University (Go Pirates) where I received my BS degree in Family and Community Services. After graduation, I moved to the RTP area and have been here ever since. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, vacationing, shopping, and going to sporting events.
	Administrative Assistant - Haley I have been a part of the Bright Horizons team since June of 2006. I started my career as a summer camp school age counselor, but enjoyed working with the children so much that I decided to go full time after graduation. I received a Business Management and Concentration in Marketing degree from North Carolina State University which has allowed me to combine the best of both worlds. I knew that I had a passion for business as well as children which has made my time here such a success! I grew up in Greensboro, NC with my two sisters and my parents. I had a wonderful childhood and still hold family as one of the most important things in my life. My best friend Jon and I were married in June of 2009 and we live in Holly Springs.
	Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Heidi I have lived in North Carolina since I was 6 years and use the phrase “y’all” so I consider myself a Native North Carolinian. I grew up in Raleigh and graduated High School from Ravenscroft. I attended NCSU, and then transferred to Wake Tech to attend their Early Childhood Program. Two months after getting married my husband was transferred to Wilmington, North Carolina. We lived on the water at Carolina Beach, which felt like we were always on vacation. We were transferred back to Raleigh 4 years later and now live in Holly Springs with our daughter. I have been working in Early Childhood Education for 20 years as both a teacher and an administrator. I was with Bright Horizons for 6 years then took a 3-year sabbatical to spend more time with my daughter and work for a private non-profit Early Childhood Center that provided free childcare for single college-student families. I knew Bright Horizons was the company for me and I am glad to be back with my Bright Horizon’s extended family.
	Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Brandy I was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. I grew up in Apex and Cary. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I love shopping and eating out. I was married on April 14, 2007 to my wonderful husband Bret. I have been working for Bright Horizons since February of 2003. I am blessed to be the teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten program here at The Clubhouse. I love The Clubhouse because the children, families and staff are so wonderful and a joy to be around.
	School Age Lead Counselor - Eric I was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I graduated from NC State University with a degree in social work. I worked as an Assistant Director for an After School Program for three years. I have been working at The Clubhouse since the opening in June of 2001. I enjoy going to Target usually around 9:00pm and then on to Lowe's or Home Depot and Best Buy! My interests are racket sports,video games, movies, billiards, and anime. I have a dog named Maximus, a fish named Salmon, and a hedgehog named Bruce. Maximus loves to hop around, sleep, eat, tear up anything in the garbage can, run around the house, and bark at people. The other two do much of nothing.
	School Age Counselor - Tiffany I am a native of Virginia. I came to North Carolina by way of an athletic scholarship to Shaw University. It was there that I majored in Community Recreation and became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. These two allowed my teaching talents to flourish. After graduating, I became a mother and a wife. My husband and two children represent some of the most amazing moments in life. Being in their presence is like receiving a surprise gift everyday. I have worked with summer camps, teen camps, after school, and track out programs since 1993. I was also part of leadership teams in various capacities, including the art teacher for one of the east coast's largest summer camps. Prior to my position here at The Clubhouse in 2001, I was a Teacher's Assistant with the Wake County School System's Magnet Programs. All of these environments have taught me that children need to be respected, listened to, and given the spotlight to excel.
	School Age Counselor - Melissa I joined Bright Horizons in 2005. I was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I have lived in North Carolina for about ten years now, much different than Chicago! I currently attend Meredith College working on my Psychology degree and K-6 licensure. I will be graduating in December 2006. I love working with children and being able to be there for them. In my spare time I like to spend time with family and friends, go shopping, go to the movies, and just have fun! I enjoy working at the Clubhouse - the staff and children are so much fun, and great to be around.
	School Age Counselor - Clara I began my career with Bright Horizons in 2006. I am originally from New Orleans, but I have lived in Apex since 1993. I was married last July to the greatest husband ever, Tim. I have worked in after-school and summer programs and really enjoy working with children. In my free time I like to eat popsicles, swim and spend time with my husband ( of course! ). I love working with children because everyday is different and exciting.
	School Age Counselor - Kevin I came to Bright Horizons in 2008. I am originally from Virginia but I have transplanted myself in North Carolina. I moved here with my wife back in October and we haven't been happier. Working with kids has always been a driving force in my life. Teaching and counseling to make positive choices has been an important purpose in my life from the time I was a youth minster, public school teacher, and headmaster at a school for at-risk guys. I am glad to say that I have found a new home, here at the Clubhouse. And I look forward to many great times ahead.
	School Age Counselor - Katie My name is Katie and I am originally from the Charlotte area. I just married my wonderful husband Gabe in April 2009 and moved to the Cary area. I graduated from Appalachian State in December of 2008 where I earned a degree in business management. I really love working with children and helping them to learn and grow every day. I am excited about working at the clubhouse and meeting all of the children and their families!
	School Age Counselor - Chris I was born and raised in Garner, North Carolina. I have been with Bright Horizons since 2006 and really love working for this company. I work as a field team member, camp counselor, and after school counselor. I have many hobbies outside of work that include but are not limited to downloading music especially new mixed tapes, playing Guitar Hero, watching movies, and hanging out with my beautiful wife. I hope to see you all around here at The Clubhouse.
	Regional Manager - Marie Marie started her child care career in 1988. Before joining Bright Horizons Family Solutions as a regional manager in January 2001, Marie worked in all facets of child care: teacher, assistant director, director, regional manager, and in education and training as an operations support specialist. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Management, with an emphasis in early childhood education. Marie oversees five centers and the Severe Weather Child Care Program for Duke University Health System in the Raleigh Durham area as well as one center in Norfolk, VA. Bright Horizons has recognized Marie three times as a member of their operational leadership team, The President’s Council, for consistently demonstrating excellence across a wide spectrum of measures. She is the very proud mother of five sons and grandmother of three grandsons and three granddaughters.
	Recruitment Coordinator - Jackee My name is Jackee and I have been with the company since April of 2004. I have been working with children since I was 16, first by teaching Ballet to 3-5 yr. olds. I attended ECU for Dance Education, but graduated from NC State with a degree in Spanish and International Relations. In my spare time I enjoy spending time playing dress up with my daughter, Jocelyn, camping on the beach and attending local festivals. Within Bright Horizons, I have been a Creative Movements, Spanish, and Infant Teacher until promoted into this role. I was first attracted to Bright Horizons because of the professional staff I encountered in the interview process and the company’s commitment to excellence in the field of early care. As a Recruitment Coordinator, my job is to find the ‘best of the best’ to teach in our classrooms. I enjoy doing my part to make Bright Horizons a great place to work and a great environment for children! One of the favorite things about my job is welcoming new members into the family with a big hug and encouraging them in their career path to grow professionally into different leadership roles within the company.
	Educational Coordinator - Melanie I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field since 1998. I studied broadcast journalism at the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, but decided that my real love was working with children. I started my career with Bright Horizons in July 1999 as a Preschool teacher and was immediately drawn to the company due to its commitment of doing what is right for children, the emphasis on professional development for early childhood educators, and the partnership with parents. I am passionate about preserving childhood, maintaining children’s self-esteem and fostering their natural love of learning through play. In my role as Education Coordinator, I have the opportunity to inspire teachers at our centers to do just that in their work with children. I provide the support and training they may need to be successful in adhering to standards and implementing our program for learning, The World at Their Fingertips. I am fulfilled by growing and stretching teachers to become lifelong learners next to children who are constantly changing due to the influences of our society. Children teach us so much about ourselves everyday…all we have to do is watch, but most importantly- listen and learn! Outside of my work with Bright Horizons, I value spending time with my family and learning from my own daughter, Kailynn. My favorite children’s quote: “We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” ~ Stacia Tauscher
	Marketing Coordinator - Denise Hello my name is Denise and I have been with the Bright Horizons Family since April of 2000. I have 20 years of experience in the business marketing field with a Bachelors Degree from C.W. Post – Long Island University. Both of my sons have been students of the Bright Horizons Program and are now school-agers. My experience with the company has been and continues to be a positive experience not only for me but for my children as well. My role as Parent Marketing Coordinator supports the marketing efforts for 3 divisions and approximately 60 centers along the eastern United States. I would like to welcome you to the wonderful world of Bright Horizons Family Solutions and look forward to see you and your family in one of our center locations soon!