Floater teachers
Pinar Kaya Kucuk
Floater Teacher
Education
- Business from Anadolu University, Turkey
- Portland Community College ESOL, Academic English
- A little about me
My name is Pinar Kaya Kucuk, and I am a floater teacher at the PCC Child Development Center. I am from Istanbul, Turkey. I worked as an advertising manager in the field of Marketing and Project Management between 2000-2015 in Turkey. I have been married since 2014 and have lived in Portland with my husband since 2018. I have always enjoyed being with children. It makes me happy to understand and help them as much as I can.
Ran Liu
she/her/hers
Floater teacher
Education
- M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, Portland State University, OR, US
- M.A. Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
- B.A. English Education, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
A little about me
One summer evening, my family and I took a walk on PCC Sylvania campus, and a beautiful childcare building caught our attention. It was the PCC CDC. One year later, my son was very lucky to be enrolled in this wonderful childcare with amazing teachers caring and supporting him. To help my son get used to his early days at school, I became a parent volunteer in his classroom. Besides translating for my son, I also got the opportunity to interact and play with his classmates. I enjoyed reading books, making play dough, dressing up and role playing, building blocks, singing and dancing, doing math, writing letters, and so many other activities with the children. I also loved seeing their beautiful smiles and felt so spoiled in their hugs. That was when I realized I love working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Now I am a floater teacher working with different age groups. I cherish this opportunity very much and feel so honored to witness and celebrate the children’s progress and achievement in their early years. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, hiking, and baking with my family and friends.
Sharon Fiser
she/her/hers
Floater teacher
Education
AA Early Childhood Education, Portland Community College
A little about me
I retired from the PCC Child Development Center after thirty seven years in the classroom working with toddlers, student teachers, and staff. I loved being a part of the lab school learning community. Children and adults learning and growing together is rewarding and special for all of us. I am grateful I get to continue working with the staff and families at the CDC as a Floater Teacher.
Outside of school I spend my time creating a yard and garden that is full of surprises as the seasons change. I am also exploring essential oils and their amazing possibilities.
Alexis Benedict
Floater Teacher
Hi everyone! My name is Alexis!
A little about myself, I was born and raised right here in the PNW, I’ve worked in childcare for a little over a year now as a floater teacher here at the CDC, I’m currently in my third year working towards my associates degree in Early Childhood Education here at PCC. In my spare time when I’m not working at either of my jobs or doing school I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, watching Hockey and WWE as well as taking walks with my two amazing dogs, Luca and Aria. I can’t wait to spend this year learning and growing with your children!
Cassie Mahoney
Floater Teacher