Forest Park

Creative Learning Center Staff

Vaishali Modi

Vaishali has been in the field of Education for over 4 years. She graduated with her master’s degree in information technology in India and moved to the USA in 2008 with her family. Her interest in education developed after having her own children, and in 2017 she started her career in education as a pre-k teacher. Her drive and interest brought her to Kid Works.

Vaishali is bilingual and very active in Indian spiritual culture, where she teaches Indian elementary school children Indian culture through the spiritual book “Geeta.” She is also an Indian classical kathak dancer. In her free time, she enjoys going to temples, spending time with her family, and cooking delicious Indian dishes.

“I enjoy so many aspects of my position with Kid Works, particularly helping parents meet their specific needs and challenges. In the classroom, I enjoy each and every movement with the children. I like to work with enthusiastic and talented teachers and help them reach their professional and personal goals.”

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Patty Soto

Patty Soto

Patty has a current Child Development Associate Certification from the National Council for Professional Recognition and 8 years’ experience in Early Childhood. Patty started as a Toddler Teacher when moving to Ohio from Mexico because she wanted to be close to her children. Her drive and focus helped prepare her for a management position in which she held for many years prior to joining the Kid Works® team. Patty is Bilingual and has a Bilingual Certificate from CECATE in Mexico. She has developed partnerships with the Hispanic Chamber and Hispanic Impact of Latinos of Ohio. She is also a member of The SuCasa Hispanic Center. In her free time Patty enjoys going to church, spending time with her family and baking awesome special occasion cakes.

“Working at Kid Works® allows me the opportunity to help so many people. There is such a great need for our parents and especially our Hispanic families for assistance with childcare, social services, community services and translation services. It brings me great joy knowing I can help people and connect them with what they need!”

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