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janae rogers

area director

My name is Janae Rogers! I have a beautiful and wonderful partner and with two beautiful children who I love like my own. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, spending time with my family, and taking walks with my two dogs. While my job is highly demanding, it is often important for me to unplug and unwind. I have also found a love for traveling! My sister and I have made a pact to go on several trips each year to get away from the norm.

Growing up I was the little girl with the broad imagination, playing school with my sister and cousins. I was the teacher! The one who would help mold and teach our “young children”. That dream carried out my entire life which landed me into the amazing field of childcare. I began in elementary education where I took on the opportunity to tutor children during undergraduate from kindergarten to fifth grade. While it was such a rewarding experience, I was determined to continue to make a difference but assist with molding our youth at a younger age where they are at pivotal moments of their life of exploration and curiosity. I enjoy assisting our youth, the community around them, and building long-term relationships with children and their families.

In July of 2014, I completed my Bachelor’s in Child Development from Ashford University. While continuing my education, I gained knowledgeable information on child development and the functioning of childcare facilities; I then began working in a childcare facility, working with co-teachers, families, organizations, and babysitting 3-5 children consistently.

In August of 2016, I completed my Master’s in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. I feel I have gained many different aspects of working with children and skills such as multitasking, organization, and meeting children’s daily needs in my care. During this time, I began to achieve those goals by becoming an Assistant Director, Director, and Area/Regional Director. I am grateful to have maintained these roles with a company for 8 ½ years in addition to starting my own tutoring business, A Future to Build in 2021.

In my experience with families and children, I continue to learn the value about their education and developmental learning. I have learned important concepts in the growth of a successful teacher, the drive to bring families to a quality childcare center and most importantly providing families with comfort and security of knowing that not only are their children learning, but they are receiving the best care from professionally qualified teachers. I have learned that creating a sense of belonging and membership with the parents and their children is essential.

I am excited to join The Green Bean family, where I can continue to build parent partnerships, successfully communicate with families about their children and build relationships with children that feel safe and secure in my care. My nurturing spirit combined with an aptitude for teaching and the ability to communicate well with staff and parents are just a few things that I have to offer your wonderful families.

I have found keeping up with the ever-changing field of child development a challenge in education especially being an educator and manager in Illinois. Each year, the constant change in the childcare field often deems challenging for us as educators to expand on our education and pursue additional schooling to maintain consistency in the field. I have always been up for that challenge and while it can be difficult the reward of changing children’s lives is beneficial to me. On a personal note, I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. In my downtime, I organize and facilitate community events for my nonprofit organization-Mind Stimuli Network, and my local church. I also practice playing my piano, hanging out with family, and playing Call of Duty. I’m a nature enthusiast and enjoy bike riding as a form of relaxation and exercise.

Having been a teacher myself, I strive to be intentional in supporting our educators, enabling them to provide the best possible learning experience for your child. In totality, working with children is such a rewarding experience. To be a part of a child’s life as they experience such pivotal moments and milestones is exciting. Early childhood development is important because it supports children as they become aware of themselves and the world around them. I genuinely believe that the children we teach and empower today will be our leaders in the future. Therefore, I am committed to ensuring that every child I encounter feels understood, protected, and equipped with the tools and resources to better themselves and society. That being said, it’s an honor to be a part of Green Bean Day School and the lives of the children who attend!