Gibsonia Educators
Ashley D.
Director of Center
Childcare Experience: I graduated in 2008 from Slippery Rock University with my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood education, and have been working in childcare since then.
Reason For Working With Children: I have always had a passion for early childhood education and love creating an environment where children feel safe, valued, and eager to learn!
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I love the color purple, chicken alfredo and reading and shopping. I love spending time with my husband and 7-year-old daughter, Kara.
Gabby R.
Lead Teacher in Toddler Program
Childcare Experience: Worked at a summer camp for a year, did babysitting, worked for Early Years for 5.5 years.
Reason For Working With Children: Love seeing their personalities, playing with them. Love seeing them grow and learn all the songs and sing along, and recognizing their colors.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Engaged soon to be getting married. I love Italian, Chinese, Mexican and American food. I like watching Greys Anatomy, romance and comedy. Going to movies, and hanging out with friends.
Sara K.
Enrollment Specialist and Director of Center
Childcare Experience: 20+ years
Reason For Working With Children: Love seeing them grow with all different personalities.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Married. Have 2 girls. I can speak 2 languages (Farsi, English). I like spending time with my family, going swimming and watching movies with them.
Dashawn P.
Assistant Director
Childcare Experience: 10 years
Reason For Working With Children: Love them.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Married, favorite food: Tacos. 2 dogs, a chicken and a turtle.
Julia Z.
Lead Teacher in Starbright Program
Childcare Experience: 9 years
Reason For Working With Children: I’ve always been good with children and I want to be one of the teachers that will be remembered.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): In a relationship. Favorite food: chicken fried rice. Favorite shows: Stranger Things, Outer Banks, Greys Anatomy. Favorite movie: anything with Adam Sandler. My hobbies – working out, reading and coloring. 2 cats.
Priscilla K.
Lead Teacher in Pre-K Program
Childcare Experience: Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K
Reason For Working With Children: I love children. I want to make sure no child gets left behind.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Favorite food: Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean cuisine. Hobbies: singing, playing instruments, hiking and hanging out with friends.
Hannah B.
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: I have babysitting experience and I taught preschool at Mars Area High School.
Reason For Working With Children: I have always loved working with kids and I am always watching kids that being my own siblings.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I am the oldest of 4 children. My favorite colors are green and pink, my favorite food is buffalo chicken dip.
Kelley K.
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: I taught youth cheerleading for 5 years. I also have babysat since I was 16 and taught preschool at Mars high school.
Reason For Working With Children: I love watching them grow and seeing all their little personalities.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I’m a cheer coach for Deer Lakes Highschool. My favorite color is pink, and my favorite food is Mexican.