EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Toledo
ABOUT Jenny has worked in early childhood education for 22 years. She believes that families are a child’s first teacher and that it takes a whole village working together to raise a child.
EDUCATION Ms. Mitchell holds an Associate of Arts degree from Lorain County Community College and Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Ashland University. She is currently studying to earn her Master's degree in Educational Leadership through Grand Canyon University.
ABOUT Ms. Andrea Mitchell is the new business coordinator at our Berea center, but is no stranger to the Horizon Education Centers' family! Ms. Andrea began her career as a preschool teacher's assistant at North Olmsted before being promoted to lead preschool teacher at Triskett two years later. After relocating to Southside Horizon, she continued working with preschool students as an instructor for two more years.
As Berea's new business coordinator, Ms. Andrea is excited to meet the families and children.
EDUCATION Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College
ABOUT Ms. Cristina has 12 years of experience in the early childhood classroom. She has worked with all age groups, but her heart is with the toddlers. The excitement that the children have when they learn new things is what makes her job worthwhile.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ashland University
ABOUT Ms. Cassy has worked with children for more than 30 years, and specifically toddlers for the last 10 years. She believes in nurturing children and guiding them to their full potential. She also believes that having fun is the best way to learn.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati
ABOUT Ms. Denise started her career in early childhood in 1994 when she owned and operated a family-based child care facility. She worked with preschoolers, infants, and now toddlers. She believes in doing what you love, and loving what you do.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Baldwin-Wallace College
ABOUT Ms. Kristen has worked in childcare for over 18 years. She has worked with all age groups, but most of her time has been spent with infants. She loves to watch the infants learn, grow and develop into their own little personalities.
EDUCATION Associate Degree in Early Childhood from Tri-C, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati
ABOUT Ms. Ana-Lee has taught preschool for the last 30 years. She cares about educating the whole child socially, emotionally and cognitively in order for them to reach their highest potential. Ana-Lee is an advocate of early intervention, which she feels is the key to a child’s success in elementary school.
EDUCATION Associate Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Arts. She is attending the University of Cincinnati for continuing Early Childhood Education
ABOUT Ms. Denise has worked with children for more than 20 years and has been a preschool teacher at the Berea Family Life Child Care Center for the past 13 years. She looks forward to supporting children in their learning at Horizon.
EDUCATION Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College
ABOUT Previously, Ms. Joan was a teacher at Family Life Child Care Center. She enjoys providing a nurturing environment with opportunities for the children to grow and learn.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Cleveland State University, and Early Literacy Mentoring Certificate
ABOUT Ms. Patty has taught preschoolers for 27 years. She creates a community of learners in her classroom where each student, parent and teacher is a valued contributing member. She believes in creating an environment that fosters a curiosity for the unknown, a desire to learn, and the confidence to explore.
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Cleveland State University
ABOUT Ms. Meagan has worked in childcare for over 30 years, working mostly with children ages infant to kindergartener. She found her passion for teaching preschool children and has taught them for the past 14 years.
EDUCATION Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Rio Grande.
ABOUT Ms. Townsend loves seeing the joy in her students' eyes when they discover new things.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Sports Leadership and Recreation from Bluffton University
ABOUT Mr. Kalus loves watching all of his students excel when they put their minds to something. His only requirement is that they have fun while they're doing it!
EDUCATION Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education from Miami University
ABOUT After teaching first graders in the Strongsville City Schools for 10 years, Miss Barb put her career on hold to raise her two sons. Now she's back in the classroom helping her early-childhood students prepare for kindergarten. She says her secret to success is teaching her students self-regulation.
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EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from The Ohio State University, Bachelor's Plus Licensure Program in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3 grade) from Ashland University
ABOUT An educator since 2005, Miss Shelly's work focused mainly on Pre-K students before she joined Horizon and started working with our preschool students. She understands that every child is unique and works to build a trusting relationship with each of them. Miss Shelly has two grown sons and loves to be outside, exercising, and riding on motorcycles in her spare time.
