A native of north-central Kansas, Fatima moved to Manhattan with her family in 2021. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, Wyatt, their three children, and their pets. Much of their time is spent cheering on youth sports teams and enjoying the outdoors together.
Fatima began her career in early childhood education nearly 20 years ago and brings a wide range of experience to her role. She returned to the classroom at Crèche in May 2022 as an Assistant Teacher, was promoted to Lead Teacher in June 2023, earned her Child Development Associate credential in November 2024, and joined the administrative team as Assistant Director in February 2025. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Deeply passionate about early childhood development, Fatima finds great fulfillment in watching children learn through exploration and play. As Director, she is committed to supporting families and building strong relationships while working collaboratively to ensure each child receives the best possible start.
