Allison Park Educators
Brooke G.
Director of Center
Childcare Experience: I have worked with children for 6 years providing behavioral therapy.
Reason For Working With Children: The reason I chose to work with children is to have a positive impact on their lives and be part of their growth and success. I enjoy watching them thrive and meet their goals.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I am a mom to a 5-month-old little boy and have 2 cats at home. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Some of my hobbies are bowling and reading books. I am a Licensed Behavior Specialist and have my Masters in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis).
Ashley O.
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: I have done 6 years of babysitting and working with Early Years for 2 years.
Reason For Working With Children: I love seeing the children meet their development goals and watching them grow.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I love having out with my family and friends. I have 2 cats.
Jessica O.
Employee Experience Coordinator
Childcare Experience: 11 years
Reason For Working With Children: To make a difference in early education
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Married, two children, two foster children, many pets- 2 dogs, 2 cats, ducks, chickens, 3 bunnies. I love horror and comedy movies I also love true crime documentaries. I love to go for walks and hiking, listening to music, being with my family and pets and collecting plants.
Maree G.
Assistant Teacher in Infant Program/All
Childcare Experience: 2 years childcare experience
Reason For Working With Children: I knew I wanted to work in childcare since high school. I genuinely enjoy being a part of the kids’ day each and every day and I also have learned a lot from the little time that I have been working in childcare.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I am a single mother of a 18-month-old. I like to paint and do different activities with my daughter in my free time. My favorite fast-food place is Canes, but my favorite homemade meal is meatloaf and mashed potatoes. My favorite movie is Grease, and I am in love with the play Hamilton.
Merlin L.
Lead Teacher in Toddler Program
Childcare Experience: Approx 4yrs working with ages 3mo-7, including time as an assistant in an elementary autism support class.
Reason For Working With Children: I want to create a safe haven for children to truly be themselves.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.):
Sarah N.
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: I have Bachelors Degrees in Early Childhood and Special Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have worked with children all of my adult life- whether in childcare settings, schools, or Early Head Start!
Reason For Working With Children: I love learning new things and I think it’s important to make learning fun for children, which is why I became an educator! I wanted to be someone that helped children fall in love with learning!
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I am a mama to a funny and feisty little girl. I’m married & we are an outside- loving family! We love to hike, read, and eat ice cream!
Tammy S.
Teacher in Teddy Bear Program
Childcare Experience: I’ve worked in childcare for about 15 years.
Reason For Working With Children: I love working with children. I think they teach you as you teach them.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I’m married and have 4 children and have 2 grandchildren. I also have 3 dogs Oakley, Peanut & Nudge. I also have a cat Mr. Murr. I enjoy hanging with family, watching my two youngest play sports. I enjoy playing softball and volleyball, swimming and being outside! I also love Texas Roadhouse!
Shabnam E.
Teacher
Childcare Experience: I have been working with children for one and a half years.
Reason For Working With Children: The reason I enjoy working with children is because I love being around them and helping them learn, grow, and feel happy and safe. I enjoy creating a positive and caring environment where children can express themselves, explore, and build confidence. Seeing their smiles and being part of their little achievements brings me a lot of joy.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): In my free time, I enjoy baking cakes and desserts, especially creating beautiful designs, and I also love doing arts and crafts. I don’t have any pets. I have a 17-year-old son, and being a mother has taught me patience, responsibility, and how important it is to support children with love and understanding.
I also enjoy learning new things, being creative, and bringing kindness and positive energy into the people around me.
Olivia P.
Teacher
Childcare Experience: I have been working with children for a year and a half. I began working with them in 2023 when I became a nanny for a wonderful Mexican family for one year. Then continued working with them as a Preschool Teacher’s Assistant where I discovered I loved helping children learn and grow.
Reason For Working With Children: I always loved working with children because they bring so much joy and energy into my work and everyday life. It has always been very important to me to be part of their growth and education by guiding them through their learning and helping them discover the world around them. I want to play an important part and be a positive influence on their growth and development.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.):
– My hobbies are painting, dancing and gardening.
– I have a dog named Buddy and a cat named Princess.
– I am the oldest of 5 with 3 younger sisters and one younger brother.
– I have a dual nationality of French and American and grew up in France. I speak both languages (French & English).
– My favorite color is blue and my favorite food is tacos or anything Mexican.