Our Staff

We are proud of the talented, caring, and diverse staff at Enep’ut; please meet our administrators and teachers!

Infant Teacher: Cora Jones

Certifications and Degrees: Child Development Associate, CPR and First Aid Certificate

I have a passion for working with young children and helping them learn and grow during their earliest years. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where infants can explore, develop new skills, and build trusting relationships.

Working with children has been rewarding and I love being a part of their developmental journey. I value building strong relationships with families and supporting each child’s unique needs and milestones.

My favorite thing about working at Enep’ut is being able to watch the children grow and develop new skills everyday, while creating meaningful connections with staff, children, and families.

Preschool Teacher: Lesley Jones

Certifications and Degrees: CPR and First Aid Certificate

I am a proud mother of five; originally from Kotzebue, I have called Fairbanks home for the past 23 years. I am passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and build confidence through positive experiences.

As a preschool educator, I am currently working toward earning my Child Development Associate (CDA) credential to further strengthen my knowledge and skills in the field. My experiences as both a mother and educator have shaped my dedication to creating nurturing, supportive environments where children can thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.

My favorite thing about working at Enep’ut is building meaningful relationships with children and their families and watching the children reach new milestones every day.

Toddler Teacher: Rosemarie Kelly

Certifications and Degrees: CPR and First Aid Certificate

I am 17 and working toward my Early Childhood degree, specializing in working with children with autism. I enjoy working with the toddlers on independence and discovering how to use their motor abilities. My favorite thing about working with my toddlers is when they do something they didn’t know they could do before and seeing them build confidence.

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