About Us

Natasha R. Parkes

Founder and CEO, Rainbow Bright Circle Time

Natasha R. Parkes is the Founder and CEO of Rainbow Bright Circle Time, an early childhood education program that inspires joy, creativity, and learning in young children. With over 17 years of experience as a speech pathologist assistant and early childhood educator, Natasha combines her expertise in speech pathology and special education to create engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sessions.

Natasha holds a Bachelor’s in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Shaw University and a Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She leads interactive storytelling, music, art, and movement activities at the Children’s Board Family Resource Center in Temple Terrace, fostering confidence and curiosity in every child.

Beyond her professional roles, Natasha is Chair of the 1st Grade PTA committee, Vice President of the FCAC Board for the Children’s Board of Temple Terrace, a devoted mother to Ava and Brielle, and a passionate advocate for accessible education.

Rainbow Bright CircleTime LLC started as a heartfelt idea in 2022, born from a deep love of early childhood education and a desire to create a supportive, engaging space for young learners. After spending years as a special educator working with children ages 0–5, I witnessed how transformative hands-on, play-based activities can be in building confidence, social-emotional skills, and a genuine passion for learning.

I began by hosting small circle time gatherings at my home, inviting a few neighborhood families for songs, stories, and movement activities. As word spread, so did the excitement! Parents loved how much their children looked forward to each session, and I saw a clear need in the community for a nurturing, structured program that offered both education and a sense of belonging.

In 2024, with the encouragement of Marisa Martinez, I officially launched Rainbow Bright CircleTime LLC. Since then, we’ve been welcoming families to our interactive circle time events at both my home and The Children’s Board Family Resource Center of Temple Terrace, creating an environment where little ones can learn, laugh, and blossom into confident, curious learners.

Here’s a mission statement for your Circle Time business:

“Our mission at Circle Time is to create a vibrant, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children, aged 1-5, can develop foundational skills through fun and interactive learning experiences. We are dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers by providing accessible, high-quality educational activities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love for learning in every child.”