Natalie Ferguson-Crawford

I love the fact that children are allowed to play and that there is no right or wrong way to play. It’s just continuous open-ended play.

Natalie was previously the Lead Teacher in the Rainbows classroom and is now the Assistant Enrollment Coordinator at the Parent-Infant Center (PIC). She enjoys working with young children and families, supporting them in having a successful journey and growth as they build relationships and reach their full potential.

She draws inspiration from her parents and her childhood vice principal, who instilled in her the values of patience, kindness, understanding, and love—virtues that guide her approach every day.

Natalie has been working with children and families for well over 12 years. She has experience working with children from diverse backgrounds, including those with intellectual disabilities. Prior to her current role, she worked as a behavioral health worker, where she connected and supported families in navigating and supporting their child’s needs while also helping children’s emotional and developmental growth.

Natalie holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from West Chester University, along with early childhood education credits from the Community College of Philadelphia. She is currently expanding her skill set by taking classes in project management, with the goal of pursuing her CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification.

A native of West Philadelphia, with family roots in the Bahamas, Natalie now lives in South Philly with her husband, her husky Lady, and her cat Ash. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new bookstores, reading, watching movies, trying new recipes, and spending time with her family.