Our Team
Our well-trained staff is caring, loving and respectful of children as individuals. Staff members have been selected on the basis of their experience, resourcefulness and their ability to stimulate creativity and foster development in four areas: social, emotional, physical and intellectual.
Markieta Boswell
Executive Director
Markieta joined US Kids as its Executive Director in January 2019. She is originally from Detroit, Michigan, where she worked with young children professionally for over 17 years before moving to Washington, D.C. In the past, she has served in various roles such as Early Childhood Center Director, Systems of Care Coordinator, Early Learning Communities Quality Improvement Specialist, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, and Infant Mental Health Therapist.
Markieta earned a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Marygrove College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration.
In her spare time, Markieta enjoys reading, journaling, creative writing, volunteering and engaging in projects with faith-based communities. She has a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of young children and families each and every day!
Anka Susic
Business Manager
Anka Susic joined the US Kids team in 2006. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she supervises the center’s daily budget operation.
Anka works closely with families, assisting with their financial accounts, statements and inquires. She supports center staff with payroll and benefits and provides classroom support as needed. Speaking three languages, she can assist customers in English, Croation, and Serbian!
She enjoys working at US Kids and is proud of the quality education and care that each child receives.
Anka holds a certificate in bookkeeping , a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and is pursuing an associate’s degree in early childhood education.
Our Teachers
All teachers at US Kids have a degree in Early Childhood or a related field and/or their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. They are encouraged and supported in furthering their education by completing additional coursework towards a degree. Their understanding of the needs of working parents and their ability to work with you for the benefit of your child is an essential part of their unique qualifications. We pride ourselves on the ongoing in-service training our staff receives. All staff members must have a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a TB test and physical done yearly, as required by government licensing requirements.