Theresa Martinez (Child Care Resources Director)

Theresa Martinez is the Director of Eastern Oregon Child Care Resources, a role she has held for the past five years. Previously, she served as the Early Learning Coordinator for the Eastern Oregon Early Learning Hub. Through initiatives such as Preschool Promise and a variety of Hub-sponsored activities, Theresa has had the privilege of partnering with early educators across the region to strengthen programs and support children and families.

Before stepping into the Early Learning field, Theresa spent 13 years teaching Special Education and Alternative Education at every level from kindergarten through high school. Her classroom experience continues to inform her work and fuels her commitment to strengthening the early learning workforce.

Theresa also serves on the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the Eastern Oregon Early Learning Hub Board, and the Eastern Oregon Regional Educator Network Board. While she valued her years in the K–12 setting, her passion lies in early learning and in building a high-quality, well-supported workforce to serve young children.

Outside of work, Theresa enjoys reading, theater, cooking, and traveling. She loves spending her free time with her husband and children—whether they’re playing games, solving puzzles, or cheering on her children at sporting events.

Noelia Monroy (Asistente administrativa bilingüe)

Nos gustaría dar la bienvenida a Noelia Monroy a nuestro equipo en EOCCR como nuestra asistente administrativa bilingüe inglés/español encargada de coordinar todos nuestros entrenamientos. Noelia es nativa del este de Oregon y se graduó en el instituto de Nyssa. Antes de llegar al equipo de EOCCR, pasó 15 años en el campo del aprendizaje temprano en una variedad de posiciones en Oregon Child Development Coalition en Ontario, OR.

Fuera del trabajo, Noelia es madre soltera de cinco hijos. Le encanta pasar tiempo con ellos haciendo actividades como ir al cine y salir a comer.

Amy Fernandez (Bilingual Quality Improvement Specialist)

Amy Fernandez currently works for Eastern Oregon Child Care Resources as the Bilingual Quality Improvement Specialist in Malheur County. She has experience working in an elementary school setting in a variety of roles working with both children and families. Through these many roles working to empower families, she recognizes the value of connections made between children, families and educational support.  She is excited to serve the community where she was raised.

Outside of work, Amy is a resource parent who enjoys new adventures with her family.

Janice Grengs ( Especialista en inclusión)

My passion has always been to teach and I have worked in the field of education for over 25 years. I was a  K12 teacher for the last seven years and am now very excited to work in the field of early learning.

 As an inclusion specialist, I am invested in helping early educators  understand the meaning behind the challenges they may encounter in their work and develop strategies and universal routines that enable all children to find a sense of belonging and inclusion in the preschool classroom.

Outside of work I love reading, gardening, and spending time in nature

Charmayne Scow ( Entrenadora de Promesas Preescolares)

Charmayne Scow is an experienced Idaho educator with more than 23 years dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs. She is a proud graduate of Boise State University, where she earned her degree in Special Education along with an Early Childhood endorsement.
During Charmayne’s career, she worked as a special education teacher for 4th and 5th graders, spending five years helping upper-elementary students build academic skills, confidence, and independence. She also spent ten years in early childhood special education, working with preschool-aged learners and their families. In this role, she specialized in early intervention, individualized instruction, and creating inclusive environments that set the foundation for lifelong learning.
Throughout her career, Charmayne has been known for her compassion, her commitment to student growth, and her ability to collaborate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams. She continues to be passionate about advocating for children and empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
Charmayne is married and has two children, a daughter and a son. Her family consists of 2 cats, one dog, and two grand-dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and crafting.

Lisa Pringle (Especialista en mejora de la calidad)

Lisa se dedica a ayudar a los demás .