A caring and dedicated staff enables us to work as a team, bringing to the table our own experiences and expertise while sharing a vision for the children and families we serve. TLC’s dedicated professional staff includes:

• Highly qualified bachelor’s and master’s degree-level Early Childhood Special Educators
• Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist Consultants
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff
• Parent Educator
• Educational Assistants

Staff 

Corby Bilderback
Program Director, BA Human Services, Counseling Psy.

Julie McEwen

Clinical Manager, Mental Health Consultant

MA, LMHC, LMFT

Vianeth Zubrod

Office Assistant

Kiersten Rosborough

Early Childhood Special Educator

Tammy Wood

Preschool Coordinator

Ana Velez

Educational Assistant

Misty Boettger

Early Childhood Special Educator, MA

Peggy Trummell

MA CCC/SLP

Mary Aten

Occupational Therapist

Pat Fournier

Lead Classroom Educator

Brittany Kinder

Early Childhood Special Educator

Corby Bilderback - Program Director

I began my career with Tacoma Learning Center in September of 1992 as a Family Services Specialist and have worn many hats since.  I came to TLC with a Degree in Human Services and during the next four years earned a BA degree in Counseling Psychology.  In March of 2000 I accepted a new position as part of TLC’s management team.  I learned much during those 6 years that further prepared me to accept the position of Program Director in January of 2006.  I have so appreciated my years at Tacoma Learning Center and the wonderful families and dedicated staff it has been a privilege to know.  I am proud to continue my work to advocate for children and families in Pierce County while providing exemplary early learning opportunities here at TLC.

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 114

Email: cbilderback@tacomalearningcenter.com 

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Julie McEwen - Early Childhood Special Educator/Mental Health Consultant

I am pleased to join the staff of TLC as an early childhood special educator and mental health consultant.  I will provide community visits as an educator and mental health consultant and will facilitate the parent support groups at TLC.  I have a BA in social science and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.  I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of WA.  I have experience working with children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges.   I enjoy helping children and families develop their unique strengths and reaching their personal goals.  I look forward to working with the families at TLC. 

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 115

Email: jmcewen@tacomalearningcenter.com 

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Vianeth Zubrod – OFFICE ASSISTANT

I started with Tacoma Learning Center (TLC) in February of 2005 as Office Assistant.  I am originally from the Republic of Panama and my first Language is Spanish.  I study English in Jamaica where I work in the Panamanian Embassy as a Consulate Secretary.  I am a military wife and of course like most military wives I have traveled a lot.  I have lived in Texas, North Carolina, and Germany; finally our last stop was Washington State.  I have worked as an Insurance Agent, Secretary, Clerk, and Leasing Agent, but most recently as a Parent Volunteer for kindergarten children.  I am very happy and excited to be part of the TLC family because this is a warm and nourishing environment to be a part of.

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 110

Email: vzubrod@tacomalearningcenter.com  

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Kiersten Rosborough Early Childhood Special Educator

My position here at TLC is a classroom and community teacher.  I have a BA degree in Human Development and Early Childhood Education. I am also currently going to school at P.L.U. to receive my Teaching Certificate.  I have been working with young children for over ten years and enjoy watching them grow.  Children at this age are learning so many new skills and I am very excited to work with each and every one of my families.  Everyone here at TLC has very caring hearts and are here because of the love of children.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to grow and know your family!!

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 120

Email: krosborough@tacomalearningcenter.com

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Tammy Wood– Preschool Coordinator

My position here at TLC is a classroom and community teacher, as well as Preschool Coordinator.  I have a BA degree in Human Development and Early Childhood Education. I am also currently going to school at P.L.U. to receive my Teaching Certificate.  I have been working with young children for over ten years and enjoy watching them grow.  Children at this age are learning so many new skills and I am very excited to work with each and every one of my families.  Everyone here at TLC has very caring hearts and are here because of the love of children.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to grow and know your family!!

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 116

Email: twood@tacomalearningcenter.com

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Ana Velez - Educational Assistant

Hi, my name is Ana. I am originally from Ecuador and have been in the USA for 10 years. I am very happy to be a part of Tacoma Learning Center. I have been working with children for the past 5 years and I truly enjoy it. I have been a preschool teacher in Portland and in Seattle and I am looking forward to all the new things I will learn from all my coworkers.

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 111

Email: avelez@tacomalearningcenter.com 

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Misty Boettger, MA

My position here at Tacoma Learning Center is a community teacher and I teach the TOTS class. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and I have worked with Newborns and children up to the age of 6 on growth and development for 6 years. I love watching children grow and succeed at trying to do new things.  It is amazing how much children change in the first three years of life and I am happy to be a part of the team at TLC and to be a part of your children’s life in the process.

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 124

Email: mboettger@tacomalearningcenter.com

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Peggy Trummell, MA CCC/SLP

I am thrilled to be one of the newest members of TLC education team as the speech-language pathologist.  Since graduating from the Florida State University and University of Central Florida with a Bachelor and Masters degrees, I have worked in Florida, New York, and Washington as a speech therapist.  I am teaching the LEAP (Listen, Express and Play) group, performing consultations and providing home and community support for speech and language development for our families.

Phone: 253-565-4887 ex. 122

Email: ptrummell@tacomalearningcenter.com

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Mary Aten – Occupational Therapist

As an occupational therapist, I will primarily provide home based services and consultations in the community.  I have a Bachelor's of General Studies in Psychology and a Masters in Occupational Therapy.  I have previously worked in both in-patient pediatric settings and outpatient pediatric clinics for seven years.  I enjoy working with children of all abilities and have completed specialized training in order to work with children with neuromuscular disorders as well as sensory integration disorders.  I am very excited to be part of this special team of caring professionals and look forward to meeting you and your children.

Phone: 253-565-4887  ex. 115

Email: maten@tacomalearningcenter.com

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Pat Fournier – Lead Classroom Educator

My name is Pat Fournier and I’m very happy to be on the staff of Tacoma Learning Center. I received a BA in Education with an endorsement in Special Education from Central Washington University and I hold a Washington State teaching certificate. My career in early childhood has been wide-ranging.  I spent many years as a teacher in a cooperative preschool but also taught kindergarten and elementary grades in public and private schools. And I’ve taught parenting classes for parents of infants and toddlers. Most recently I’ve taught teachers of young children, helping them create curriculum and environments that are engaging for the children they serve. I am excited to be here as a classroom educator and look forward to working with the children and their families.

Phone: 253-565-4887  ex. 118

Email: pfournier@tacomalearningcenter.com

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Brittany Kinder – Early Childhood Special Educator

Hey there!  I am so excited to be the newest addition to the team here at Tacoma Learning Center. I will be working as an Early Childhood Special Educator.  I moved to this area from my home in Lexington, Kentucky about a month ago, and love every part of the Pacific Northwest so far.  I graduated in December 2006 from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education.  I have a strong passion for working with young children and their families.  I love the idea of empowering families to learn more about their children and have made that a daily goal of mine.  Children grow and develop with such tenacity and vigor, which is so exciting to watch and be apart of.  I greatly appreciate the time I get to spend with each and every family.  Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!!! 

Phone: 253-565-4887  ex. 123

Email: bkinder@tacomalearningcenter.com

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