Our Team
The childcare professionals at Children’s Village are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow—and where parents can feel confident in their child’s care. What sets our team apart is the consistency families can rely on: many of our staff have been with us for 10 to 20+ years, resulting in very little turnover and strong, trusted relationships. We’re also proud to have multigenerational team members who once attended Children’s Village and have returned as caregivers, creating a rare sense of continuity and connection. Meet the team who will care for your child like their own.
Administration
Denise Ferrell
Kelly Morton
Janet Stoflet
Staff and Years Working with Children
Raven Ahmed, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2020
Jumoke Akpadija, Preschool Teacher – since 2014
Deirdre Bauer, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 1992
Debbie Bretz, Infant Teacher – since 1994
Jane Burkert, Preschool Teacher – since 1997
Tracy Caplinger, Preschool Teacher – since 1992
Alex Condon, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2020
Tabitha Dykes, Preschool Teacher – since 2006
Rachelle Ellis, Support Staff Cook – since 2000
TaNyia Elmore, Preschool Teacher – since 2023
Alaina Fluhr, Support Staff – since 2023
Sue Hart, Support Staff – since 1981
Cathy Hernandez, Preschool Teacher – since 1990
Stephanie Jack, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 1992
Jamie Laughlin, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 1998
Kristen Lewis, Infant Teacher – since 2020
Doris Okotete, School Age Teacher – since 2014
Victoria Omosehinmi, Preschool Teacher – since 2024
Sierra Pruett, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2022
Makenzie Richards, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2021
Makayla Richardson, School Age Teacher – since 2024
Ilia Salaman, Support Staff, Assistant Cook, Bus Driver – since 2020
Zoe Smiley, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2019
Lynn Steigerwald, Infant Teacher – since 1990
Angel Tharpe, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2020
CaNiya Thomas, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2020
Shari Tresner, Toddler/Two’s Teacher – since 2016
Tracy Young, Preschool Teacher – since 1989
Beryl Petty, Volunteer – since 2021
Kaylee Tipmore, Volunteer – since 2004