Child & Family Resources, Inc.
Michelle Saint Hilarie has extensive work experience in the childcare and education field. Michelle began their career at ARAMARK in 1995 as a Center Director and held that position until 2001. Michelle then joined Child & Family Resources, where they served as a Center Director at Happy Hours, Henry Elementary from 2001 to 2002. Michelle then became the Program Director for S*CCEEDS, Arizona's Early Care and Education Workforce Registry from 2002 to 2009. In 2010, Michelle rejoined Child & Family Resources as the Program Director for Child Care Resource and Referral in Southern and Southwestern Arizona until 2015. From 2015 to the present, they have held the role of Senior Statewide Program Director for Child Care Resource and Referral in Arizona.
Michelle Saint Hilarie has a diverse education history. Michelle began their educational journey in 1995 at American River College, where they obtained a Certificate in Management focused on Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Michelle continued their studies at the same institution and earned another certificate, this time in Associate Teaching.
In 2006, Michelle enrolled at Pima Community College and pursued an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, completing their studies in 2009.
Seeking further education, Michelle attended Northern Arizona University from 2008 to 2010. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Administration.
Driven by their passion for education, Michelle pursued a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Walden University, which they successfully completed between 2016 and 2018.
In addition to their formal education, Michelle Saint Hilarie has obtained several certifications. In April 2016, they completed a Non-Profit Leadership certification from Eller Executive Education. Furthermore, they obtained an Adjunct Faculty certification from Pima Community College in August 2012.
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Child & Family Resources, Inc.
Child & Family Resources, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, community-based organization providing services to the children and families of Southern Arizona since 1970. The mission of the agency is "Where Great Things Start Small". CFR makes a significant and lasting impact upon the lives of 38,000 people each year. Our work reflects community needs and provides high quality, accessible and affordable programs to meet those needs. We offer many programs across the state and touch thousands of families in so many different ways. Research shows ninety-percent of a child's brain develops in the first three years of life. A majority of those children spend a portion of their day in some form of child care. Excellent child care and education is critical to the health and well being of the child. CFR offers child care training and support programs to child care providers including workshops, technical assistance, and the latest research on how best to care, nurture and support the positive growth and development of young children. Investment in quality early childhood care and education saves money by increasing the likelihood that children will be literate, employed, enrolled in post secondary education, and less likely to be school dropouts, dependent on welfare or arrested for criminal activity. Our programs build resilient children and families.