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Early Childhood Education

The TCDE Early Childhood Education Department provides high quality programs for children 0 to 5. The goal for these programs is to give young children the tools they need to enter school with a foundation of knowledge and skills to be successful throughout their school experience.

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Programs of the Early Childhood Education Department:
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Office Support Team
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Alyssa

Alyssa McCombs M.A. Director, Early Childhood Education

Program Director Permit, M.A. degree in Early Childhood Education Trauma Studies/Organizational Leadership, B.A. degree in Sociology, A.A. degree in Child Development, A.S. degree in Social and Behavioral Science

Alyssa has been working in the ECE profession since 2005. Alyssa is married, and has one young daughter. Alyssa's hobbies include cooking, reading, and gardening. Alyssa is dedicated to cultural humility, and strength-based practices in both her personal and professional experiences.

Alyssa ha trabajado en la profesión de ECE desde 2005. Alyssa está casada y  tiene una hija pequeña. Los pasatiempos de Alyssa incluyen cocinar, leer y  hacer jardinería. Alyssa se dedica a la humildad cultural y las prácticas basadas en la fuerza tanto en sus experiencias personales como profesionales.
 
 
Celena

Celena Sinclair, Early Learning Quality Specialist

Site Supervisor Permit, B.A degree in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Child Development
 
Celena has been working in the ECE profession since 1991. Celena’s hobbies include being outdoors, traveling, hiking and reading. Celena is married to her husband; Chris and they have three children; one daughter and two sons. 
 
Celena ha estado trabajando en la profesión de ECE desde 1991. Los pasatiempos de Celena incluyen estar al aire libre, viajar, caminar y leer. Celena está casada con su esposo; Chris y tienen tres hijos; una hija y dos hijos.
 
 

Crystal

Crystal Sides, Enrollment Specialist

Crystal has been working for TCDE since 2015. Crystal’s hobbies include working out, going on cruises, eating healthy, and spending time with family. Crystal is married to JJ and together they have five children; one son and four daughters.
 
Crystal ha estado trabajando para TCDE desde 2015. Los pasatiempos de Crystal son hacer ejercicio, viajar en cruceros, comer sano y pasar tiempo con la familia. Crystal está casada con JJ y juntos tienen 5 hijos; 1 hijo y 4 hijas.
 
 
Holly

Holly Rhoads, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator

Associate Teacher Permit
 
Holly has worked in the ECE profession since 2006. Holly’s hobbies include being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her family. Holly is married to her husband, Jeff, and together they have four children; three sons and one daughter.
 
Holly ha trabajado en la profesión de ECE desde 2006. Los pasatiempos de Holly incluyen estar al aire libre, leer y pasar tiempo con su familia. Holly está casada con su esposo, Jeff, y juntos tienen cuatro hijos; tres hijos y una hija.
 
Trisha Williams, Coordinator

Trisha Williams, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator

Program Director Permit, B.A degree in Psychology
 
Trisha has worked in the ECE profession since 2010. Trisha is married to her husband David. They have a blended family of 3 daughters and 2 sons.  Trisha’s hobbies include time spent with family, sporting events, camping and, fishing. 
 
 Trisha ha trabajado en la profesión de ECE desde 2010. Trisha está casada con su esposo David. Tienen una familia mezclada de 3 hijas y 2 hijos. Los pasatiempos de Trisha incluyen pasar tiempo con la familia, eventos deportivos, camping, y pesca.
 
 
Sarah Bollingmo, ECE Specialist

Sarah Bollingmo, Early Childhood Education Specialist

Site Supervisor Permit, B.A. degree in Child Development and Social Sciences from
Chico State University.
 
Sarah has been working in the ECE profession since 1989. Sarah’s hobbies include gardening painting and reading with a cup of coffee in her hand.
 
Sarah ha estado trabajando en la profesión de ECE desde 1989. Los pasatiempos de Sarah incluyen la jardinería, la pintura y la lectura con una taza de café en la mano.
 
 
 
Lydia Marvel, Administrative Assistant III

Lydia Marvel, Early Childhood Education, Administrative Assistant III

 
Lydia has worked as an Administrative Assistant III since 2022. Lydia’s hobbies include being outdoors, cooking traveling and spending time with her family & friends, and her Miniature Aussie Mr.T.
 
Lydia ha trabajado como asistente administrativa III desde 2022. Los pasatiempos de Lydia incluyen estar al aire libre, cocinar, viajar y pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos, y su Miniatura Aussie Mr. T
 
 
 

Patricia Banks, Administrative Assistant II

Patricia Banks, Early Childhood Education, Administrative Assistant II

 
Patricia has worked as an Administrative Assistant II since 2018. Patricia is married to her husband Ryan They have two young kids, 1 daughter, 1 son. Patricia’s hobbies include quilting, bag making, camping and spending time with family.
     
Patricia ha trabajado como asistente administrativa II desde 2018. Patricia está casada con su esposo Ryan. Tienen dos hijos pequeños, 1 hija, 1 hijo. los pasatiempos de Patricia incluyen acolchar, hacer bolos, acampar y pasar tiempo con la familia.