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January 2, 2014

January 2014 Employee of the Month

Julie Thornton Toddler teacher at Orchard Park Julie has been a part of the Doodle Bugs! community since April 2010 and exudes a genuine joy when engaging with the toddlers in her care. When she walks into her toddler classroom the children flock to her, which demonstrates her true connection to them. Her conversations are Read More »

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November 12, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #179

Stephanie Cantwell Kitchen Manager, Webster Center November Employee of the Month Since Stephanie began as the kitchen manager at Doodle Bugs! in Webster in March, she has demonstrated a pure dedication to making everyone’s day a bit happier. From making special treats for the faculty to her thoughtful intentions behind ever birthday cake (each cake Read More »

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October 8, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #175

Shanna Grattan Assistant Infant Teacher, McCandless Center October Employee of the Month Shanna started at the McCandless Doodle Bugs! center in June as a lead summer camp teacher and instantly began to shine as a leader. She currently works as an assistant in the infant classroom. Her kind, caring personality creates a fantastic first impression, Read More »

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August 6, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #169

August Employee of the Month Allegra Wright The smile on Allegra’s face every day is one of genuine kindness and caring; a true representation of her positive, can-do attitude. She has been a preschool teacher at the Webster center for three years and continues to find new ways to make her classroom engaging. She spends Read More »

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July 23, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #167

July Employee of the Month  Tracy Touris – Customer Care Specialist, Home Office In her role, Tracy is responsible for maintaining positive and loyal relationships between Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers and our customers. From the minute Tracy starts her day, she exemplifies CARE (Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). She listens to Doodle Bugs! families’ questions and Read More »

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June 4, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #163

June Employee of the Month  Betsy Wilcox – Lead Toddler Teacher, Henrietta Center Betsy is a lead toddler teacher at our Henrietta center and has been with Doodle Bugs! since 2010. Betsy has been referred to as the ‘toddler whisperer’ because of her natural ability to connect and teach young children. She is extremely talented Read More »

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January 8, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #144

In today’s edition of Team Tuesday we would like to recognize Amy Carloni, a lead teacher from our Orchard Park center! Amy always embodies a fun and educational environment in her classroom. Her children are constantly engaged in stimulating play and meaningful interactions. Amy makes it a habit to have on-on-one time with her students, Read More »

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November 13, 2012

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #137

Erika Markin Infant Teacher, Orchard Park Center Erika Markin expertly provides both care & education, touching the lives and hearts of young children and their families. By genuinely understanding child development and being uniquely in tune with babies’ needs, Erika ensures that children in her care are content, nurtured, and loved. She also ensures that Read More »

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July 10, 2012

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #118

Kate Lew, 6 years East Amherst Center Director “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle Kate Lew leads the East Amherst team by enthusiastic example. Community involvement, education and customer service are all facilitated with a smile and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, making Read More »

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October 18, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #85

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams In today’s edition of Team Tuesday, we are pleased to announce that Liz Vandetti, Webster Center Director, has been named Employee of the Year. On October 15th, at our 2nd Annual Early Childhood Read More »

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