Lyric ortiz - Kidzo Portales director
Lyric Ortiz has 12 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education and childcare. She is passionate about supporting young children as they learn, grow, and explore the world around them. Throughout her career, she has worked with a variety of age groups and is dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and safe learning environment for every child. In her free time, Lyric enjoys crafting, writing, and spending quality time with her two children. She believes in the importance of creativity, imagination, and lifelong learning, both in and out of the classroom.
marquita bailey- Kidzo west director
Marquita Bailey was born and raised in Clovis, New Mexico. She holds a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential and has been working at Kidzo for the past five years. During her time with Kidzo, she has had the opportunity to grow professionally, starting as an Educator, then serving as Office Manager, and now proudly working as the Director. Her passion has always been working with children, and she truly loves what she does. Being able to support children's growth and development while leading an amazing team is incredibly rewarding. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
cherry Johnson -Kidzo NORTH DIRECTOR
Cherry Johnson has 20+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has been the Facility Director at out North campus for four years. She has been an elementary school librarian. She is certified and has a Montessori teaching background. Teaching Early Childhood Education is her passion. She is an avid reader, baker, and animal advocate. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters, and her black cat named Salem. She enjoys traveling, going to the gym and coloring.