Amber Ortiz earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Early Childhood Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University. She went on to earn her Master's Degree in Special Education with endorsements in Early Childhood and Deaf and Hard of Hearing education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Amber taught with Lincoln Public Schools for 3 years before moving overseas to work in the international education field in Nepal and China for 8 years. Upon her return to Nebraska, Amber taught with Grand Island Public Schools for 2 years prior to returning to Lincoln to get married and join the Here We Grow Preschool team. She lives in Lincoln with her husband and son.
“It is such a privilege and joy to get to spend my days at Here We Grow Preschool with the amazing staff, students, and families. Early Childhood is such a magical time in a child’s development and I love getting to be a part of creating a fun, playful, and challenging environment that encourages each child to grow and develop to their fullest potential. I believe each child brings something unique and wonderful to their family, the community, and the greater world and I love getting to be a part of their lives in this season.”