About Tatiana Torres
Program Assistant, Happy Day Play at JCC of Staten Island
“My approach is to create a comfortable environment for children. If they enjoy acting silly, I show them that I can be silly too. I believe learning doesn’t always have to be so strict; it’s okay to let loose!”
Background and Expertise
Tatiana is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, bringing a wealth of professional and personal experience to Happy Day Play. With a robust background as a teaching assistant in elementary school, a camp counselor, and formerly working at a local grown-up and me program, Tatiana integrates her roles seamlessly with her dedication as a mother to her one-year-old son, providing hands-on expertise in child development and family support.
Her diverse educational roles have equipped Tatiana with a profound understanding of children’s needs and behaviors, enhancing her ability to create engaging and supportive learning environments. Her experiences has uniquely enriched her capacity to connect with both children and parents, fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere at Happy Day Play.
Favorite Piece of Parenting Advice
“To sleep when the baby sleeps. Who cares about the amount of dishes in the sink? Go nap with your baby!”
Ms. Tatiana and her son demonstrating some “Mommy and Me” yoga poses at Happy Day Play.
Favorite Class at Happy Day Play
Spanish Social Immersion Playgroup
Favorite Event at Happy Day Play
Daddy Derby: Father’s Day Family Fun Event
A Letter of Love to the Happy Day Play Community
“When you walk into Happy Day Play, I want you to feel at home, like you are in your backyard. My goal is to make every child comfortable and able to be themselves, so when they leave Happy Day Play, they know they are truly loved.”
Fun Facts About Miss Tatiana
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Lavender
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When she was dorming in college, her entire room was lavender.
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She loves taking her son to different parks and on adventures around Staten Island.
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"Teddy bears! When I was younger, I'd go everywhere with my teddy bear and snuggle it," she says.
Miss Tatiana as a little girl!
From Tatiana on Becoming a Mom
“Something I love about being a mom is watching my son grow up and become as adventurous as I was as a child,” she says.
Her son’s name is inspired after two beloved family members. “My son, Noah Grayson, has his uncle’s middle name (Noah) and the boy version of his aunt’s middle name (Grace).”