Our Staff

Hello and welcome to Enep’ut Children’s Center! My name is Starr, and I am honored to serve as the Director. Working with children and families has been my passion for more than 20 years, and I truly love watching children learn, grow, and discover the world around them.

Throughout my career, I have completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education, earned my Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, and had the privilege of serving as a Lead Teacher at an Army Child Development Center, where I worked closely with military families. These experiences have shaped my belief that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can thrive.

As Director, my goal is to create a center where children feel loved, families feel welcomed, and staff feel supported. I believe that strong partnerships between families and educators are the foundation of a child’s success, and I strive to make Enep’ut a place where everyone feels like they belong.

When I’m not at the center, you’ll usually find me spending time with my husband and our six children, enjoying Alaska’s outdoors, or working on new ideas to make Enep’ut an even better place for our families. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. I look forward to getting to know your family and watching your child grow with us!

With more than 22 years of experience in childcare, I have dedicated my career to supporting children’s growth, development, and well-being in a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. Over the years, I have worked with children of various ages and developmental stages, gaining extensive experience in creating engaging learning opportunities, encouraging social and emotional development, and helping children build confidence and independence.

I am passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with both children and their families, recognizing the importance of trust, communication, and collaboration in providing quality care. My approach combines patience, compassion, creativity, and consistency to ensure that each child feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

My favorite thing about working at Enep’ut is the privilege of being part of a child’s journey as they learn new skills, overcome challenges, and discover their unique strengths. I enjoy the freedom of creativity in my role and the cozy home feel of “Our house is your house.”

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.

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.

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.