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.
Rylee M.
Assistant Teacher in Infant Program
Childcare Experience: 10 years
Reason For Working With Children: I enjoy watching them grow and develop into big kids.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): I like Quesadillas. I have 4 cats.
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.
Davie H.
Assistant Teacher in All Programs
Childcare Experience: Babysitting and nannying.
Reason For Working With Children: Passion for supporting child development.
Personal Info (Favorites, Hobbies, Pets, etc.): Married, my favorite food is any of Thai food. My favorite shows any that is comedies and love stories. My favorite movie is Despicable Me. My hobbies are golfing and playing badminton and bowling. My pets are a French bulldog and Puggle.
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.