Floater teachers
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 抖阴福利导航 Sylvania Campus, and a beautiful childcare building caught our attention. It was the 抖阴福利导航 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鈥檚 progress and achievements 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, 抖阴福利导航
A little about me
I retired from the 抖阴福利导航 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.
Dina Selim
Floater teacher
Education
- Bachelor of Economics
A little about me
I am a certified early childhood educator with experience working with young children. I am dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to learn. Bilingual in English and Arabic, I enjoy building strong relationships with children and families and am passionate about supporting children鈥檚 social, emotional, and academic development.
Paula Smith
Floater teacher
Education
- BS in Communications, Santiago, Chile
- ESOL Program, Academic English, 抖阴福利导航
- Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education expected in April 2028, 抖阴福利导航
A little about me
I am Paula. I moved to Oregon 14 years ago from Chile, the southernmost country in South America. I joined the CDC in January 2026 as a Floater Assistant. What I love most about being here is the opportunity to help children explore the world while fostering their creativity and emotional growth. I have over 13 years of experience in Spanish Immersion programs, working with elementary students in the Tigard and Sherwood school districts. This spring, I am starting my Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. When I鈥檓 not at work, I like gardening, hiking with my dogs, and reading.
Jaewon Bae
Floater teacher
Education
- Bachelor鈥檚 degrees, English Literature and Business, Sogang University, Korea
- Certificate, Early Childhood Education, 抖阴福利导航
A little about me
Hi, my name is Jae, and I started working for 抖阴福利导航 in 2025. I have a strong passion for supporting young children during this exciting stage of growth and development. I enjoy building strong connections with children through everyday interactions and routines, and I strive to create positive, safe, and engaging experiences for them each day.
My goal as an educator is to provide nurturing, responsive, and inclusive care while supporting each child鈥檚 unique development and learning.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy baking and spending time with my family. We love playing board games, watching movies, and traveling together.