CDC Staff

The staff at the Child Development Center is comprised of amazing and energetic individuals- all of whom strive to provide quality care to each individual child in the facility.  Over the next several months, each staff member will be highlighted in the monthly bulletins.  So from our family to yours we introduce to you the staff members of the Immanuel Lutheran Child Development Center.

Bethani S. Studebaker- Director

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As a lifelong native of Twin Falls and alumni of Immanuel Lutheran School, Bethani Studebaker finds comfort with the familiarity that the hallways at the Child Development Center brings. As the new Director of the CDC, Bethani is committed to providing all of the children a safe and secure environment that fosters mental, social, and emotional growth.

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At the center of Bethani’s life is her family. She holds, on a pedestal, her amazing husband- Eric, beautiful daughter- Sophi, and unbelievable mother, father, sisters, and brother.  They truly bring happiness and joy into her life.  There is not a day that goes by that she is not thankful for their unconditional love, support, and encouragement.  Her life has been molded by their presence in her life- and she is very vocal to make people aware of her “heroes”      

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A true Idaho Vandal at heart, Bethani received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 2003 and shortly afterwards earned a Masters degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from the University of Idaho.  She has since returned to her alma mater and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Education– focusing primarily on the effects that early childhood education has on the developmental foundation of young children’s academic endeavors. 

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While her degrees are in Education, Bethani professes that what has really informed her work is being the mother to her beautiful baby girl – Sophi Amira.  With their second “princess”- Phoebe Rae- expected to arrive in a few very short months, Bethani and Eric prepare for true bliss.  Her baby girls have given her an insight into what life is truly all about-a gift that is irreplaceable. 

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 Clover Kinney- Administrative Assistant

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The Child Development Center has been blessed with the talents and abilities of numerous amazing staff members.  Included in this fine group of individuals is Clover Kinney, the Administrative Assistant for the CDC.  Clover, a past head-teacher for the center, comes to us with amazing leadership skills, youthfulness, and an eagerness to learn.  With over 10 years of experience working with children , her knowledge in early childhood care and her determination to provide both the students and parents with the best possible experience while at our center has proven to be an unbelievable asset for all of us. 

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As a newly wed bride, Clover and her husband, Brian, have an incredible dedication to their family.  Much of their leisure time is spent with Clover’s two brothers, Samson and Jamison- hanging out, watching movies, and acting as positive role models for the boys.  Not a day goes by that Clover is not eager to share a story about Sam’s recent basketball game or how James is doing in school.  She is a proud sister- and deservingly so! 

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In the next several months, Clover and Brian will be entering a new realm of their lives- Parenthood.  With the birth of their first born expected in mid August, it is, without a doubt that Clover’s indescribable abilities with children will carry over to her mothering.  We are blessed to have Clover as a part of our ILCDC family!