Our Staff

Our staff director has over 20 years of childcare experience. All staff have experience in child care and preschool settings as well educational degrees, certifications, or credits in early childhood education. Scroll through and click the photos to learn more about these members of our staff.

Regina Clements

My name is Regina Clements and my husband, Brian, and I live in New Market with our two dogs. I've worked in the Early Childhood field for more than 25 years, including as director of a church-based center for over 10 years and a state licensed in-home center for over 5 years. I have an Early Childhood Education Certificate from Lord Fairfax Community College, Early Childhood certification from Virginia Workforce Development, and numerous endorsements from Department of Social Services.

Tania Hernandez

Hello, I’m Tania. I have been working with children ages 2-13 from different backgrounds for about three years. I received my certificate in Early Childhood Education while in high school and am continuing my education at Lord Fairfax Community College in hopes of one day becoming a preschool teacher. I've always wanted to work with children. I'm fluent in Spanish and am always willing to help parents or children who need help understanding English AND those who want to learn Spanish!

Sherry

My name is Sherry Wean. I have always had a passion for children, whether they were mine or belonged to someone else. I have taught a kindergarten class, started my own daycare, worked at Kidzone Daycare, and worked at Shining Star Daycare. Being in this field for 35 years has led me to meet and love many wonderful families. Child care is what I love doing!!

Brianna Stroupe

Hi my name is Brianna. I am from Page county. While in high school I received my Early Childhood development certificate. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for children. Getting to see their sweet faces light up when they see you come in through the doors in the morning could turn one of your darkest days into your brightest day. I enjoy watching them get excited to learn new things and to watch them grown into their own personality.

Jaclyn Bartholomew

My name is Jaclyn Bartholomew, I'm 28 years old and have worked in the early childhood education field for almost 5 years. I'm currently attending classes at LFCC towards my associate's degree in early childhood education. My husband and I are expecting our first child in March 2021. We are so excited to grow our family! We have two dogs, Roxy and Marley, and a cat named Alice. I love anything Disney, we vacation at Disney World whenever we can.

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Melissa Runion

Jean Murphy

I have 15 years experience in the child care field. I am married and have a daughter. I love to cook, gardening, crafts and being outdoors. I love seeing children's faces light up when they learn something new. The relationships you can build with the children so they can feel secure and have fun doing activities which helps them to learn is amazing. I like their different personalities and watching them learn and grow.

Regina Clements

My name is Regina Clements and my husband, Brian, and I live in New Market with our two dogs. I've worked in the Early Childhood field for more than 25 years, including as director of a church-based center for over 10 years and a state licensed in-home center for over 5 years. I have an Early Childhood Education Certificate from Lord Fairfax Community College, Early Childhood certification from Virginia Workforce Development, and numerous endorsements from Department of Social Services.

Tania Hernandez

Hello, I’m Tania. I have been working with children ages 2-13 from different backgrounds for about three years. I received my certificate in Early Childhood Education while in high school and am continuing my education at Lord Fairfax Community College in hopes of one day becoming a preschool teacher. I've always wanted to work with children. I'm fluent in Spanish and am always willing to help parents or children who need help understanding English AND those who want to learn Spanish!

Sherry

My name is Sherry Wean. I have always had a passion for children, whether they were mine or belonged to someone else. I have taught a kindergarten class, started my own daycare, worked at Kidzone Daycare, and worked at Shining Star Daycare. Being in this field for 35 years has led me to meet and love many wonderful families. Child care is what I love doing!!

Brianna Stroupe

Hi my name is Brianna. I am from Page county. While in high school I received my Early Childhood development certificate. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for children. Getting to see their sweet faces light up when they see you come in through the doors in the morning could turn one of your darkest days into your brightest day. I enjoy watching them get excited to learn new things and to watch them grown into their own personality.

Jaclyn Bartholomew

My name is Jaclyn Bartholomew, I'm 28 years old and have worked in the early childhood education field for almost 5 years. I'm currently attending classes at LFCC towards my associate's degree in early childhood education. My husband and I are expecting our first child in March 2021. We are so excited to grow our family! We have two dogs, Roxy and Marley, and a cat named Alice. I love anything Disney, we vacation at Disney World whenever we can.

Jaz

Melissa Runion

Jean Murphy

I have 15 years experience in the child care field. I am married and have a daughter. I love to cook, gardening, crafts and being outdoors. I love seeing children's faces light up when they learn something new. The relationships you can build with the children so they can feel secure and have fun doing activities which helps them to learn is amazing. I like their different personalities and watching them learn and grow.

Meet Our Board

Yvonne Frazier

I understand the challenges of balancing children and work. Having a child care center in New Market has been a dream of mine for many years.

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Yvonne Frazier

Program Manager of Healthy Families Shenandoah/Page Co.

Debbie Davis

I'm excited to be a part of something New Market has needed for a long time.

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Debbie Davis

Retired Teacher

Tony Cooper

I hope to bring my experience in business operations and management to this board for success and sustainability

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Tony Cooper

Executive Director of Life Care Center of New Market

Pam Napier-Uhl

Parents need to know their children are safe and cared for.

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Pam Napier-Uhl

Property Manager

Kristin Deflinger

I'm passionate about community development and partnering with underserved communities. I see daily the need for more affordable childcare and the positive impact the opportunity of childcare has on families. Affordable child care is of the utmost importance for investing in our next generation, therefore I desire to be part of creating more opportunities for affordable childcare. At the Community Care and Learning Center, we are able to invest in families knowing we are making a positive impact

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Kristin Deflinger

Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Chairman

New Market Town Councilman, Retired School Administrator

Jamie MacNamara

Bobbie Hoyle

Antonio Cruz

Life Care Center of New Market

Director of Rehabilitative Services

Parent Representative

Small Business Owner

Board Member

Community Services Board, Case Manager