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Who We Are

McKinley Pierce

(she/her/hers)
Experience with Children: 3yrs

McKinley was born in raised in the Mad River Valley. She has lived in Massachusetts, California, and New Zealand. After McKinley graduated from Harwoord, she went on to obtain her Personal Training Certificate with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is currently continuing her studies at the Community College of Vermont where she is studying psychology. She has been coaching and counseling children since she was a teenager in dance and ninja warrior classes. In her free time, McKinley likes to do ninja and compete, travel, hike, do anything involving movement and sunshine, read, and drink coffee. McKinley has been featured on the sports entertainment competition TV show, American Ninja Warrior!

Ruth Davis

(she/her/hers)
Experience with Children: 3yrs

Ruth is very excited to be joining the NOW team! She is new to Vermont, Ruth moved here from Maine in June, and has loved everything this beautiful state has to offer. Previously she worked at a pediatric doctors office as a CNA working with a wide range of children, different ages and background, and that opportunity has given me a lot of vital skills in childcare. Ruth is currently a first year student at CCV studying Early Childhood Education. In her free time she loves to spend it outside any chance she can get, if she is not outside Ruth is most likely cuddling with her cats while crafting up a storm. Another hobby Ruth enjoys and grew up with, something she holds close to her heart, is singing and playing along with her guitar and ukulele. Ruth is truly excited for this opportunity to work with all your beautifully unique children in such a naturalistic atmosphere that nurtures their individuality.