Pleasant Valley Cooperative Preschool
Our Teachers introduce themselves
Hi, I have been working with children since 1985 when I moved to Camarillo with my family. I owned a large family childcare in my home; licensed for 12 children. Here is where my love for children began, while raising my children, attending classes and nurturing families as they worked. I received a BA in Child Development from California State University Northridge in 1998, then moved on to the co-op. I have had a Child Development permit since 2000, and received my site supervisor permit in 2005. I've attended many workshops and conferences over the many years, as well as taught a few.
In 1998 I was hired by a small group of parents to teach at the co-op. I was excited to venture into a new way of working with families- the co-op style. I have come to love the co-op style and admire the parents who pour their dedication into their child’s schooling and the co-op philosophy. I have found that working side by side with parents has made schooling meaningful and educational to everyone. Teachers, parents and children come together like a village growing, learning, living and working together giving life to memories and deep friendships.
My children are all grown now, Lisa & Jess living in Camarillo with a little one on the way! And Paul living in Portland and Ashley living in Simi Valley, both working. My husband and I enjoy quiet evenings reading, hiking and volunteering with local charities.
In peace,
Annie Barker
In 1998 I was hired by a small group of parents to teach at the co-op. I was excited to venture into a new way of working with families- the co-op style. I have come to love the co-op style and admire the parents who pour their dedication into their child’s schooling and the co-op philosophy. I have found that working side by side with parents has made schooling meaningful and educational to everyone. Teachers, parents and children come together like a village growing, learning, living and working together giving life to memories and deep friendships.
My children are all grown now, Lisa & Jess living in Camarillo with a little one on the way! And Paul living in Portland and Ashley living in Simi Valley, both working. My husband and I enjoy quiet evenings reading, hiking and volunteering with local charities.
In peace,
Annie Barker
Our Teachers introduce themselves
Hi, in 1996 I received my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. Since that time, I have worked with children as young as 6 weeks old and all the way up to grade school. I spent over four years as a preschool teacher and assistant director, and later served two and a half years as the director of a preschool and school age day camp, both in Oregon and then in California. However, my passion for interacting with children directed me back into the classroom rather then pursuing administration.
In 2006 I was hired at the co-op to work with Toddlers and their parents, and preschoolers which confirmed my love for the classroom and children, I found out where I belong! I believe that learning and experiencing life through my interactions with children makes it all worth while and I look forward to working with new and returning families each year.
Outside of the classroom I keep busy as a mother of two and a wife. My family includes Nicholas, Brittany and my husband Chris. We enjoy swimming, hiking, small road trips and playing board games.
Fondly,
Samantha Fitts
In 2006 I was hired at the co-op to work with Toddlers and their parents, and preschoolers which confirmed my love for the classroom and children, I found out where I belong! I believe that learning and experiencing life through my interactions with children makes it all worth while and I look forward to working with new and returning families each year.
Outside of the classroom I keep busy as a mother of two and a wife. My family includes Nicholas, Brittany and my husband Chris. We enjoy swimming, hiking, small road trips and playing board games.
Fondly,
Samantha Fitts
