United Methodist Children's Learning Center

6109 Hwy 311
Houma, Louisiana 70360
985-868-7793

Our Staff

Name: Sue Peace
Title: Director
Email: suepeace.umclc@yahoo.com
Phone: 868-7793
Bio:
 Sue has been in Early Childhood Development for over 30 years and has been Director of UMCLC  for 20 years. She is also the Director of The Early Years Center. Sue  received  her  certification in Early Childhood from Nicholl's State University and also attended LSU and USL.  Sue serves on the task force to establish new state guidelines for all preschool and day care programs. Sue also chairs the Louisiana Committee on Private Childcare for the State of Louisiana and is also a member of the National Association of Childcare Providers (NACCP), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children (LAEYC) as well as LACUS and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She has also been recognized as Who's Who among Early Childhood Educators in the U.S.


Name: Mary Duplantis
Title: Asst. Director/EC Coordinator
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Mary has been in Early Childhood Development for 21 years. She is the Assistant Director of The Earlly Years Center and Extended Care Coordinator. She is also a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, NACCP, LACUS, CCAL  all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Dee Arbuckle
Title: Office Mananger
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Dee has been with UMCLC for 14 years. She has been an office and business manager for 29 years.


Name: Arlene Orgeron
Title: Early Years Infant Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Arlene  has been with UMCLC for 22 years. Arlene is Certified in Early Childhood Development and is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. Arlene is also the Lead Teacher of the Infant Classes and Early Bird Coordinator at the Early Years Center.


Name: Darlene Lagarde
Title: Early Years Infant Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Darlene has been with UMCLC for 13 years.  She is Certified in Early Childhood Development. She is also a member of  NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS,  and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. Darlene also works in Early Birds and Extended Care. She is Assistant Extended Care Coordinator at  our Early Years Center.


Name: Hope Maynard
Title: 1st.Year Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Hope has been with UMCLC for 8 years.  She is our Breakfast Coordinator. She is also a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: JoBeth DeLoach
Title: 2nd.Year Lead Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: JoBeth has been with UMCLC for 14 years. She is certified in Early Childhood Development and is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. JoBeth also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.


Name: Angela Dupre
Title: Office Assistant/Early Bird
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Angela has been with UMCLC for 22 years. She is certified in Early Childhood Development and is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She is also Early Bird Coordinator.


Name: Nickie Barr
Title: 2nd. Year Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Nickie is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Extended Care.


Name: Ms. Kathy
Title: 3rd. Year Teacher/Asst. EC Cor
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Kathy has worked for UMCLC for 12 years and is the lead teacher in the 3rd year classes.  She is also Extended Care Co-Coordinator and works in Extended Care. She is certified in Early Childhood Development. She is a member of  NAEYC, LAEYC, NACCP, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Marlana Vendetto
Title: 2rd. Year Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Marlana is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Kathy Rogers
Title: Early Years Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Kathy is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL all of which are Early Childhood organizations.  She also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.


Name: Karlene Boudreaux
Title: 2nd. Year Teaching Asst.
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Karlene is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.


Name: Tina Theriot
Title: Office Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Tina is a Registered Nurse. She is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Angie LeBoeuf
Title: Gym Instructor
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Angie has been with UMCLC for 8 years. She is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. Angie also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.


Name: Nataisha Allridge
Title: 3rd. Year Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Natasha is certified in Speech Pathology and is currently working on her certification in Early Childhood development.  She is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. Natasha also works in Extended Care.


Name: Shonda Howard
Title: 2nd. Year Teaching Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Shonda is certified in Early Childhood Development. She is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Extended Care.


Name: Georgia Naquin
Title: Music Therapist
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Georgia has a Degree in Music Therapy and is Board Certified. She is the Louisiana representative for the regional chapter of the American Music Therapy Associations. She is also a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Mary Chauvin
Title: Etiquette Instructor
Email: mbcetiquette@yahoo.com
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Mary received her certification in Etiquette from  the Protocol School of Washington. She provides enrichment programs for children ages 4 to 18 as well as adults in the business field. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. Mary has taught in the public and private school system of Terrebonne Parish and at UMCLC.


Name: Claudette Davis
Title: Kinderdance Instructor
Email: www.kinderdance.com
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Claudette is a certified Kinderdance instructor. This program is available for ages 2-8, boys and girls. Kinderdance was established in 1979 and is a planned developmental dance/movement  fitness program taught in three levels, stressing the basics of Motor Skills, Acrobatics, Ballet, Tap, and Creative Dance while blending educational concepts.


Name: Christine Stafford
Title: Kitchen Supervisor
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Christine has been at UMCLC for 18 years. She is certified in School Food Safety and Management.


Name: Tee Hamilton
Title: Diatetic Technician and Cook
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Tee has been with UMCLC for 11 years. She has a Food Service Management Associate of Science Degree.


Name: Betty Trotter
Title: Cook Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Miss Betty has been at UMCLC for 9 years. She is also known as "the milk lady".


Name: Cassaundra Fontenette
Title: Cook
Phone: 868-7793
Bio: Cassaundra is our breakfast coordinator and cook.  She also works in Extended Care.


Name: Kelly Babin
Title: 2 Year Old Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Kelly is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Heidi Decossas
Title: Infant Teaching Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio:

Heidi is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS. and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.



Name: Sabrina Boquet
Title: 3 Year Old Teaching Assist.
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Sabrina is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.


Name: Frances Darcey
Title: Infant Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio:

Frances is a retired RN. She is also a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Extended Care.



Name: Barbara Smith
Title: Toddler Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Barbara has 18 years experience working in the LaFourche Parish School System and  is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Extended Care.


Name: Lucinda McElroy
Title: Infant Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Lucinda is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Extended Care.


Name: Dawn Riche
Title: 2 Year Old Teaching Assistant
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Dawn is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS, and CCAL, all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Extended Care.


Name: Kelly Aucoin
Title: Early Years Toddler Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Kelly has a Degree in Childcare and Preschool Management. She is also a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Allana Chauvin
Title: Early Years Toddler Teacher
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Allana is working on her Degree in Early Elementary Education. She is also a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


Name: Pat Babin
Title: 1st Year Teaching Assistants
Phone: 985-868-7793
Bio: Pat is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL all of which are Early
Childhood organizations. She is also a substitute for Extended Care.


Name: Celeste Adams
Title: 2nd. Year Teaching Assistant
Phone: 868-7793
Bio: Celeste is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL all of which are Early Childhood organizations. She also works in Early Birds and Extended Care.


Name: Donna Moore
Title: Teaching Assistant
Phone: 868-7793
Bio: Donna is a member of NAEYC, LAEYC, LACUS and CCAL all of which are Early Childhood organizations.


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