our team of professionals
What better place to leave your child than Mama Bear Learning Center! While here, your child is safe and in good hands with two Military/Law Enforcement Veterans and a Team of Professionals. The entire Team is State Certified as well as First Aid/CPR/AED, Food Handler Certified with many years of related experience.
Mr. Chuk Atum (AKA Papa Bear)
Vice President/COO/Owner/Certified Director
Mr. Chuk is former Military (USMC), Law Enforcement (Gangs & Narcotics Detective), Certified Juvenile Detective, Counterterrorism Specialist, Human Resources Professional and Business Owner/Professional. He holds an MBA - General Business, BA - HR Management, and an AA in Computer Science, Certified Director, Published Author and brings along great respect and admiration for the Child Care Industry. He has tremendous leadership skills, and experience and has led small to large teams of up to 500 personnel.
Mr. Atum enjoys spending time with his family/friends, working with kids, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, motorcycles, art, traveling, listening to music, watching good movies, cooking, computers, building websites, meditating, playing the Native American Flute, Martial Arts, Speaking Japanese.
He has traveled to more than 35 countries with many of them not so friendly. He served 3 years in Iraq & 3 years in Afghanistan combatting terrorism and restoring peace. He truly enjoys helping others and building relationships.
Mr. Atum is an author of children's books and recently published his newest book, "Mr. Bonz and The School Bully" which is offered for sale on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback Versions.
Mrs. Josie Atum (Aka mama bear)
President/CEO/Owner/Certified Director
Mrs. Josie is currently an AGR Staff Sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Communications, and a Certified Child Care Director.
She brings along many years of Child Care experience, knowledge, leadership, organization, resource management, and dependability. She is very nurturing, patient, and love kids.
Mama Bear enjoys mentoring her Soldiers, nurturing her children, loving on her husband and teaching and nurturing little bears. .
MRs. Patricia "Patti" C.
Certified Infant teacher/nutritionist
Mrs. Patti is a High School Graduate, Certified Child Care Provider who brings along 7+ years of experience. She enjoys being a housewife, caring for children, and cooking. She also loves keeping things clean and spotless. Some of her hobbies are, dancing, being around children of all ages and spending quality time with friends and family..
Ms. Savannaha H.
Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
Ms. Savannaha graduated from John Marshall High school in 2015. She comes from a big family and grew up babysitting her baby cousins when needed. She loves spending time with her family. She has 3+ years of childcare experience. Ms. Savannaha loves working with the babies and building a relationship with them. She enjoys reading and arts and crafts, especially crocheting, she’s always looking for a new project to make.
Ms. Zoey A.
Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
Zoey graduated from Idea Carver College Prep. in May of 2023. She comes from a big family and grew up babysitting kids within her family. She is looking forward to working with the babies and watching them grow and has plans to continue college in the near future.
Ms. Diamond D.
Certified Toddler teacher
Ms Diamond is thrilled to be teaching children and working with Mama Bear Learning Center. She graduated from Highlands High School in 2019.
In her free time, Ms. Diamond enjoys watching movies and gong to events. She especially loves family time with her kids.
Here are a few of her favorites:
* Favorite Color: Black
* Favorite Food: Spaghetti
* Favorite Hobby: Going to the movies
* Favorite Animal: Horse
* Favorite Drink: Coffee
Ms. Gabrielle
Certified Toddler Teacher
Mrs. Gabby graduated in 2022 from John Marshall High School. Her favorite hobby is painting. She has babysat family and close friends children. She is the oldest and only girl of 3. She loves drinking Dr. Pepper, watching the little ones grow and develop.
ms. Nina Zarate
Head Nutritionist
Bio and Pic Coming Soon!
Ms. Gracie Vasquez
Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
Ms. Gracie Vasquez was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is a proud graduate of Roy Miller High School. She brings over 20 years of combined experience in Home Health Care, Child Care—including working with children with disabilities—Adult Care, and Mental Health Services. Her compassionate nature and wealth of experience make her a valuable asset to our team.
Ms. Gracie is a dedicated single mother to her five wonderful children, ages 22, 20, 18, 15, and 10, and recently became a proud grandmother to a precious 2-month-old.
In her free time, she enjoys learning to cook new and exciting dishes. Some of her favorite foods include Chinese cuisine and seafood.
Her favorite colors are pink and turquoise, and she’s a big fan of Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse. When it comes to beverages, she loves a good cup of coffee and a refreshing Dr. Pepper.
Ms. Asia Prudhomme (AP)
Certified Infant/TOddler Teacher
Hello, My name is Ms. AP. I graduated from East Central High School in 2023. I am very excited to work with theses amazing students. I can’t wait to teach them new things and watch them grow into strong intelligent adults.