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Meet the Team

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Michelle Williams

Co-Director and Founder

Michelle has been operating an in-home daycare for the past three year and was a nanny before this for four years. She likes to incorporate  Christian values to her everyday teaching. In her classroom you’ll find a variety of learning styles, Art and sensory play is her favorite! She is also fluent in both Spanish and English, she is a mama to four amazing kids and is wonderful at making every person she meets feel like family. 

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Claire Ellis

Co-Director and Founder

Claire has a degree in Christian Education from Indiana Wesleyan and was the Pastor of Family Ministries at Waterline Church in Fishers, IN. for seven years. She has four children of her own and is passionate about making children know how special they are and teaching them how to use their gifts to help others. In her free time she enjoys being outside, spending time with her family and drinking lots of coffee. 

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Gloria Torrento

Toddler Caregiver

Hello, my name is Gloria. I am a mother of two children from El Salvador, fluent in both Spanish and English. I have a passion for teaching and enjoy caring for my nephews. At church, I teach children about the Bible and also provide care for them. I am eager to meet each child and become a part of the Vidalife family.

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Mayra Sanchez

Toddler Caregiver

My name is Mayra. I come from a family of eight, where I grew up taking care of my younger siblings. This experience has given me a strong foundation in working with toddlers, and I genuinely enjoy the role of an older sister and caregiver. I graduated from Lawrence Central High School, and I’m passionate about pursuing a career as a teacher, as I love being around children. This job is important to me because it aligns with my career goals and provides an opportunity for both learning and having fun with kids.

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Leah Parks

Lead Preschool Teacher

Hello! I go by Ms. Leah. I’m originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, but I moved to California during my freshman year of high school to explore new opportunities. I loved my time there, but ultimately returned home to spend more time with my family and focus on my goals after finishing school.

Since middle school, I've always aspired to be a teacher. My main goal in life has been to help children and create a nurturing environment where they can thrive. Growing up, I helped my mom care for my three siblings, which taught me that everyone deserves love and a reason to smile!

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Adriana Hermida

 Infant Caregiver

Hi my name is Ms. Adriana, I am from Argentina. I moved to Lawrence this year with my husband and 2 children. We love to be at the beach,  we used to live 3 miles form the beach in Argentina. We cook, bike and like to go on outings. I love  being with children, and excited for this opportunity to be here at Vidalife.

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Gabriela Barboza

Infant Caregiver

Hello, my name is Gabriela. I'm from Venezuela. My family and I moved to Indianapolis four years ago. I love the outdoors and spending time with my family. I have a degree in nursing and an English language certification, both from Venezuela. My daughter Eva and I are now part of the incredible VidaLife community and are very excited about this new opportunity.

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Maria Torrento

Caregiver

Hi my name is Maria Torrento. I am from El Savador. My husband and I just celebrated our 33 years of marriage. We moved to Indiana in 2008 with our 5 children. Our youngest 2 children attend Warren schools, and my oldest are now getting married and having children.

When I am not with my family and grandchildren, I enjoy serving at my church and cooking. I am grateful for this time to be at Vidalife School.

children, and excited for this opportunity to be here at Vidalife.

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