our team of professionals
What better place to leave your child than Mama Bear Learning Center! While here, your child is safe and in good hands with two Military/Law Enforcement Veterans and a Team of Professionals. The entire Team is State Certified as well as First Aid/CPR/AED Certified with many years of related experience.
Mr. Chuk Atum
Vice President/COO/Owner/Certified Director
Mr. Chuk is former Military (USMC), Law Enforcement (Gangs & Narcotics Detective), Certified Juvenile Detective, Counterterrorism Specialist, Human Resources Professional and Business Owner/Professional. He holds an MBA - General Business, BA - HR Management, and an AA in Computer Science, Certified Director and brings along great respect and admiration for the Child Care Industry. He has tremendous leadership skills, and experience and has led small to large teams of up to 500 personnel.
Mr. Atum enjoys spending time with his family/friends, working with kids, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, motorcycles, art, traveling, listening to music, watching good movies, cooking, computers, building websites, meditating, playing the Native American Flute, Martial Arts, Speaking Japanese.
He has traveled to more than 35 countries with many of them being not so friendly. He served 3 years in Iraq & 3 years in Afghanistan combatting terrorism and restoring peace. He truly enjoys helping others and building relationships.
Mrs. Josie Atum
President/CEO/Owner/Certified Director
Mrs. Josie is currently an AGR Staff Sergeant in the TXANG, pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Communications, and a Certified Child Care Director.
She brings along many years of Child Care experience, knowledge, leadership, organization, resource management, and dependability. She is very nurturing, patient, and love kids.
Josie enjoys mentoring her Soldiers, nurturing her children, loving on her husband and teaching and nurturing little bears. .
Mrs. Mercedes T.
Administrative & Child Care Support Specialist
Mrs. Mercedes graduated from East Central High School in 2018. After high school she joined the Marine Corps where she served as a Supply
Administrator from 2018 to 2023. Since separating from the military she wanted to take on a position where she can not only watch her daughter thrive but help other kids.
Mrs. Trenz is now a certified child care provider who will work as an Administrative Manager and fill in as a teacher when needed. She enjoys family time, spending time at the beach, and taking walks in the evenings.
MRs. Patricia "Patti" C.
Certified Infant teacher/nutritionist
Mrs. Patti is a High School Graduate, Certified Child Care Provider who brings along 7+ years of experience. She enjoys being a housewife, caring for children, and cooking. She also loves keeping things clean and spotless. Some of her hobbies are, dancing, being around children of all ages and spending quality time with friends and family..
Ms. yosselin c.
Certified Infant teacher
Ms. Yoshi is a High School Graduate (Highlands High School Class of 2014), Certified Child Care Provider who brings along over 4 years of experience. She enjoys drawing, painting, and reading in both English & Spanish.
Yosselin also loves taking walks with her dog in the park and spending time with friends and family. She is especially fond of kids and enjoys being around them, spending time with them and teaching them a thing or two.
She is always excited about learning new things and enjoys challenges. We must mention that Yosselin loves chocolate almost as much as she loves breathing.
Mrs. Zoey A.
Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
Zoey graduated from Idea Carver College Prep. in May of 2023. She comes from a big family and grew up babysitting kids within her family. She is looking forward to working with the babies and watching them grow and has plans to continue college in the near future.
Mrs. Linda W.
Assistant Director/Certified Infant/Toddler/Pre-School Teacher
Mrs. Linda graduated class of 83. She is certified in Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Aide and Child Care. She enjoys Church,
spending time with her family, sewing, scrapbooking, gardening, baking and traveling.
Ms. Linda also enjoys being a young “Nana” to her grandboys, playing video games and basketball on occasion. She has one biological daughter and two adopted daughters and has been married for 40 years now.
Taking care and working with kids has always been a passion of hers. I have 6 years of child care and looking for too many more.
Ms. Savannaha H.
Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
Ms. Savannaha graduated from John Marshall High school in 2015. She comes from a big family and grew up babysitting her baby cousins when needed. She loves spending time with her family. She has 3+ years of childcare experience. Ms. Savannaha loves working with the babies and building a relationship with them. She enjoys reading and arts and crafts, especially crocheting, she’s always looking for a new project to make.
Mrs. Jamie R.
Certified Pre-School/Special Needs Teacher
Hi, My name is Jamie. I have been in education for 12 years. I started off as a substitute in 2012, In 2017 I was given the opportunity to go into a classroom where I worked in early childhood special education. In 2021 I was given another opportunity to move into BLIS (Behavior Language Intervention Services) classroom, where I work with children with autism. I have 3 teenage boys, and a 2 year old goddaughter that I adore.
I enjoy watching all sports (especially if my boys are playing, haha). I love hanging out with my family and keeping in touch with friends. Thank you for letting me work with your children this summer. I'm excited to watch them grow.
Ms. Layla A.
Child Nutritionist/Housekeeping
Hi my name is Layla. I have 2 kids and I am in the process of finishing school. I was given the opportunity to work at Mama Bears Learning Center as your Child Nutritionist. I am looking forward to preparing your children well balanced meals.