Meet the team
Kelly Gomez is the Owner and Director of Mama Bear's Academy LLC. Kelly has worked in childcare for 7 years. Kelly has her associate's degree in Human Services and a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Kelly is a new mom whose daughter currently attends the center.
Kaila Menard is our preschool teacher in the Black Bear classroom. This classroom is known for musical and gross motor enrichment. Kaila has worked in childcare for 4 years. Kaila is working on her teaching certificate and associate's degree in Early Childhood education. Kaila is a mom of 2, her youngest currently attends the center.
Courtney LaBombard is one of the assistant teachers in the center. Courtney has worked in childcare for 5 years and is currently working on her associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Courtney is a doting aunt of 5.
Fathima Babu is one of the assistant teachers in the center. Fathima has worked in childcare for 1.5 years, and has also worked in the public school system as a para-educator. Fathima has her associates degree in design and media studies, and is currently working on her bachelors degree in graphic design and visual communication. Fathima is the one who designed the sign for Mama Bear's Academy LLC.
Audra Bevins is our Mobile Infant teacher in our Panda bear classroom. This classroom is known for creative immersive sensory play. She has worked in childcare for over 10 years. Audra is currently working on her associate's degree and her childcare administration certification. Audra is the proud mom of 6, her youngest currently attends the center.
Kadeeja Babu is the toddler teacher in our Grizzly Bear classroom. This classroom is known for language and fine motor development through songs and books. Kadeeja has worked in childcare for 3 years and has her bachelors degree in commerce and a masters degree in Business Administration.
Rachel Careau is the non mobil infant teacher in our Koala Bear classroom. This classroom is known for snuggles and soft play. Rachel has worked in childcare for 5 years. Rachel is a mom of 5.
Sahira Babu is one of the assistant teachers in the center. Sahira has worked in childcare for 2 years, has worked as a para-educator in the public school system. Sahira is the proud mom of 3 and doting grandmother of 1.