Ann Finan   Director/Teacher Ann Finan is no stranger to special education she has been in the special education field for 20 years. She has taught teenagers with autism, preschool children with developmental delays, children with severe and profound disabilities and worked at Seldens Landing Elementary School in Leesburg,  The Leary School for children with emotional disabilities in Alexandria and Fairfax High School’s special education program for teenagers with autism.  As a graduate student she was hired to teach George Mason's computer camp for children with disabilities.  One of her favorite activities is swimming so she coached Special Olympics as well as Fairfax High School Swimming. She also has been trained in crisis intervention techniques and is a Therapeutic Options instructor.  With this varied background, Ms. Finan is very capable of training and assisting her staff in curriculum development, behavioral issues and IEP implementation. She is currently working on her PHD. in Education Administration.

Pricilla Wiggins  Teacher Pricilla Wiggins has been with Brighter Day Care for a year.  She has had experience teaching at Ashburn Village Day and Minnieland Country Day.  She has her Bachelors from the University of Alaska in Early Chlldhood Education.  She is trained in ABA and Therapeutic Options.  She speaks Japanese and German.

Amy Barker Assistant Teacher Amy Barker has been with Brighter Day Care since the 2004.  She has been with Loudoun County Public Schools for seven years and  Adaptive Recreation Camp Supervisor for eight years. On the weekends, she teaches water safety to children with disabilities.   She is trained in ABA and Therapeutic Options.

Vasanthi Srinivasan  Yoga Instructor Director of Bridge to Learning Yoga and Fitness Programs, is a certified Radiant Child Yoga teacher with a Bachelors Degree in Special Education and a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children at various grade levels and abilities, in both public and private schools, as an elementary classroom teacher, Learning Disabilities Specialist, Emotional Support Teacher, Life Skills Support Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, and Gifted & Talented Teacher.

Mr. Loya Art Mr Loya works with children of all ages and abilities.  He currently teaches in Loudoun County.  He has been with Brighter Day Care for 3 years and   always has fun  activities for the children. The value of art in a child's life is crucial.  Art helps children become more sensitive to the physical environment (for instance shape size and color); Art promotes cognitive development, increases social and emotional development. Young children who are encourages to engage in expressive art activities also gain a sense of accomplishment and grow toward achieving independence and autonomy.   Staffing is 1 staff to 4 children.  Staff members will be required to attend a training meeting in which they will learn about the child and how to provide the best day care plan for the children. Brighter Daycare will take a team approach to care.  All specialists will involve in every aspect of the child’s care.  Consistency will be the key to the success of this program.  The IEP goals will be implemented when appropriate so that the child’s behavioral and education goals can be continued after school.

Kim D'Angelo  Music Teacher  Kim D'Angelo is thrilled to be back for her second year at Brighter Day Care.  She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education.  Her focus instrument was saxophone, but she also plays piano, guitar, flute, and clarinet among others.  Kim's philosophy on music education is centered on helping her students develop a lifelong love, appreciation, and understanding of music. (And of course, it’s got to be fun!)  Typical activities in her classes include: a variety of singing games to help students develop both their singing and speaking voices, instrument playing to develop coordination and rhythm, and movement activities to develop coordination and motor skills.  She likes to operate in a positive environment to help encourage independence and confidence in each of her students.  She also tries to reach across the curriculum to incorporate literature and storytelling, math, science, and any other subjects that could tie in. Kim also teaches elementary music for Loudoun County Public Schools.