Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten

Executive Director & Staff

Maria Gibson, Executive Director – Mrs. Gibson has a B.S. Degree in Child Development from Florida State University. She also holds an Advanced level Directors Credential. Ms. Gibson has worked in Childcare/Education for 15 years and has been with Welbourne for 10 years.

Staff

Tameka Maxwell, Infant Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate, CDA
Staff member since 1999

Valencia Columbus, Infant/VPK Assistant
State Credentialed
Staff member since 2009

Cheryl Phillips, One’s Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate, CDA
Staff member since 1971

Petergay Buddo, One's Assistant
State Credentialed
Staff member since 2003

Yolanda Wilson, Two’s Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate, CDA
Staff member since 2000

Michelle Maxwell, Two's Assistant
State Credentialed
Staff member since 2009

Karen Lawson, Three’s Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate, CDA
Staff member since 1976

Nikki Triplett, Three’s Assistant
State Credentialed
Staff member since 2005

Princina McFarlane, VPK Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate, CDA
Staff member since 1997

Bonita Triplett, Chef
Staff member since 2003

“Very low teacher turnover means great consistency in our child’s environment. The teachers are sensitive to children’s needs and foster their cognitive, emotional and social development”