Our Staff
Our highly trained staff are dedicated to providing a fun, safe, learning environment for your child. All of our staff are required to be CPR and First Aid certified and to complete a minimum of 10 hours continuing education per calendar year.
Mrs. Stephanie
Ms. Stephanie has been with Triumphant Tots since 2008 and began working in childcare at the age of 16. She is our Lead VPK Teacher. Her trainings and certifications include:
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Florida Child Care Provider Certificate (FCCPC)
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Director's Credential, VPK Endorsed
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Introduction to Childcare ICC 20 Hour
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40 hour childcare training through Department of Children and Families (as well as additional 10 hours per year)
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Early Literacy
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Come Play with Math
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For the Love of Language and Literacy
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Get your Motor Running
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What Happens If...
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Pinch, Pull, Poke, Fabulous Fine Motor Fun
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Getting Organized for Learning in Preschool
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Basic to Intensive Behaviors and What to do About Them
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Child Safety and Prevention
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Precautions in Transporting Children
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Planning for Emergencies
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Health and Sanitation
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Safe Sleep Practices
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Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma
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Safety in the Environment
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Supporting Social and Emotional Development of Children in Mixed Age Groupings
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Standards for Quality Afterschool Programs
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Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
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Pre-School Appropriate Practices
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Special Needs Appropriate Practices
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Standards for Four-Year Olds
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VPK Assessment Instructional Implications
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Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness
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Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness/Practicum
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How to Administer the Florida VPK Assessment
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
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Leading and Inspiring Little Learners
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Implementing the Florida Standards in a Preschool Classroom 3 years to Kindergarten
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Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
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Mathematical Thinking for Early Learners
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Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST)
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Preschool Language and Vocabulary Professional Devlopment
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CLASS Group Coaching for Teachers Pre-K
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CLASS Group Coaching for Teachers Infant and Toddler
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Conscious Discipline
Ms. Stephanie is proficient in ASL.
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Mrs. Rachellyn
Ms. Rachellyn has been with Triumphant Tots since 2008 and works in the office, substitutes in classrooms, and is in charge of general maintenance. Her trainings and certifications include:
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Florida Child Care Provider Certificate (FCCPC)
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Director's Credential VPK Endorsed
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40 hours of childcare training through the Department of Children and Families (as well as an additional 10 hours per year)
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For the
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Love of Language and Literacy
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Get Your Motor Running
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The Peaceful Classroom
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What Happens If...
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Language and vocabulary for VPK Instructors
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Getting Organized for Learning in Preschool
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Basic to Intense Behaviors and What to do About Them
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Recruiting childcare Staff
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Quality Assessment and Improvement for Afterschool Programs
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Effective Communication for Childcare Professionals
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Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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Playground Safety
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Transportation Safety
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Early Literacy for Children Birth through Three
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Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
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Portable Fire extinguisher Training
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Child Safety and Prevention
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Health and Sanitation
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Planning for an Emergency
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Open the Door to Outdoor Fun and Learning
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Preschool Science: Sense of Wonder and Discovery
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Mathematical Thinking for Early Learners
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Implementing the FL Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 years to KG
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Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
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Phonological Awareness Development in Preschoolers
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Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy
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Law Enforcement
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Conscious Discipline
Mrs. Alexis (Ms. Titi)
Ms. Alexis is our Assistant Director and Lead Infant Teacher She began working at Triumphant Tots in 2010. In 2014 she went from full time to being only substituting during the school year and teaching summers. Her trainings and certifications include:
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VPK endorsed Director's Credential
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Florida Child Care Provider Credential (FCCPC)
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40 hour childcare training through the Department of Children and Families (as well as an additional 10 hours annually)
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
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Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
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How to Administer the FL VPK Assessment
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Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
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Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
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Mathematical Thinking for Early Learners
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Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers
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Child Safety and Prevention
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Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Star Early Literacy
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Health and Sanitation
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Planning for Emergencies
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Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma
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Safe Sleep Practices
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Supporting Social-Emotional Development: Infant/Toddler & Preschool
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CLASS Group Coaching for Teachers Pre-K
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VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Training Course for using Star Early Literacy for Planning Targeted Instruction
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VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Training Course for Star Early Literacy Screening Data and Reports
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VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Training Requirements Course for Test Administrators Getting Started with the Star Early Literacy Assessment (English) (Spanish)
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Conscious Discipline
Ms. Amelia (Ms. Mimi)
Ms. Amelia is our lead teacher in the Flamingo Room and dance choreographer for Christmas and graduation programs. She is currently enrolled in the Bachelors program at CF for Early Childhood Education. Her trainings and certifications include:
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40 hour childcare training through Department of Children and Families
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Fire Extinguisher Education and Awareness
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
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Office of Early Learning Health and Safety Modules
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AA with classes in Early Childhood Education
Ms. Drea
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Ms. Drea is a teacher in the infant room. She has been with Triumphant Tots since 2016 and has been in childcare for 10+ years
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40 hour childcare training through Department of Children and Families (as well as additional 10 hours per year)
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Literacy for Children Age Birth to Three
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Safety in the Environment
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Health and Sanitation
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Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma
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Child Safety and Prevention
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
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Health and Sanitation
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Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma
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Safety in the Environment
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Child Safety and Prevention
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Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities
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Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices
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Early Learning Standards Birth-Five
Ms. Bri
Ms. Bri has been with Triumphant Tots since 2022. Ms. Bri's trainings and certifications include:
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Supporting Social Emotional Development of Preschool Children
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Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers
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Safe Sleep Practices
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Planning for Emergencies
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Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma
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Child Safety and Prevention
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Precautions in Transporting Children
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Health and Sanitation
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Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Children in Mixed-Age Groupings
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Safety in the Environment
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid.
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
Ms. Ali
Ms. Ali began working at Triumphant Tots in 2024 as a cleaner and door greeter then moved on to being a teacher assistant in the afternoons. After a short break Ms. Ali returned to work as the Firefly Teacher:
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Childhood Development in School Readiness Program
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Health and Nutrition in School Readiness Program
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Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care
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Safety Practices in School Readiness Program
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DCF Childcare Facility 40 Hr Training
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Fire Extinguisher Education and Awareness
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Ms. Lani
Ms. Lani began working at Triumphant Tots in 2026. She spends time with all age groups while giving teachers lunch breaks, then she is the afternoon Flamingo teacher. Ms. Lani's training and certifications include:
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Childhood Development in School Readiness Program
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Health and Nutrition in School Readiness Program
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Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care
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Safety Practices in School Readiness Program
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Behavioral Observation and Screening
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Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations.
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Child Growth and Development
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition
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Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
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Special Needs Appropriate Practices
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Early Literacy Birth - Three
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Fire Extinguisher Education and Awareness
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Mr. John
Mr. John began working at Triumphant Tots in 2026 as a cleaner and afternoon VPK teacher. He is currently enrolled in college courses in education and plans to eventually be a Para at MCPS. His trainings and certifications include:
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Childhood Development in School Readiness Program
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Health and Nutrition in School Readiness Program
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Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care
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Safety Practices in School Readiness Program
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Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect
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Fire Extinguisher Education and Awareness
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Ms. Ari
Ms. Ari began working at Triumphant
Tots in 2022, as a high school student. After graduation, she moved on for a bit but has now returned to work mornings with the babies and toddlers. Ms. Ari will also fill in/substitute as needed.
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40 hour childcare training through the Department of Children and Families
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training​
Volunteers, Substitutes, and Seasonal Teachers
Mr. William
Mr. William began working at Triumphant Tots in 2020 and continued working with us through college. He is currently an ICU nurse at Shands Hospital. William's trainings and certifications include:
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40 hour childcare training through the Department of Children and Families
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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​Associate Degree in Nursing
Ms. E"Lisa"beth
Ms. Elisabeth has worked at Triumphant Tots since 2018. She is an 8th grade Math teacher at Howard Middle School where was named School Based Rookie Teacher of the Year for 2025 and was nominated for the Golden Apple Award. Ms. Lisa works at Triumphant Tots during vacations and holidays filling in where needed. She attended Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, FL where she was part of the softball team. She is now an assistant coach for the Vanguard Girls' Softball team.
Her trainings and certifications include:
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Bachelors Degree, Secondary Education and Mathematics
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40 hour childcare training through the Department of Children and Families (as well as an additional 10 hours per year)
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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Associate of Arts Degree
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Human Growth and Development
Ms. Mason
Ms. Mason began working at Triumphant
Tots in 2021 and continued working with us through high school. She still comes back to volunteer for special events.
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40 hour childcare training through the Department of Children and Families
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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Ms. Erin
Ms. Erin began working at Triumphant
Tots in 2024. She is currently a substitute teacher.
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40 hour childcare training through the Department of Children and Families
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR-AED, Choking Skills, and Basic First Aid
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
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