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 Teacher – since 2020
Jumoke Akpadija, Preschool Teacher – since 2014
Deirdre Bauer, Twos Teacher – since 1992
Andrew Bolton, Area 31 Student – since 2024
Debbie Bretz, Infant Teacher – since 1994
Jane Burkert, Preschool Teacher – since 1997
Tracy Caplinger, Preschool Teacher – since 1992
Alex Condon, Twos 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 Teacher – since 1992
Jamie Laughlin, Twos Teacher – since 1998
Kristen Lewis, Infant Teacher – since 2020
Doris Okotete, School Age Teacher – since 2014
Victoria Omosehinmi, Support Staff – since 2024
Edwina Owens, Toddler Teacher – since 2008
Sierra Pruett, Toddler Teacher – since 2022
Makenzie Richards, Support Staff – since 2021
Makayla Richardson, Preschool Teacher – since 2024
Ilia Salaman, Support Staff, Assistant Cook, Bus Driver – since 2020
Zoe Smiley, Toddler Teacher – since 2019
Crissa Spratt, Toddler Teacher – since2010
Lynn Steigerwald, Infant Teacher – since 1990
Angel Tharpe, Twos Teacher – since 2020
CaNiya Thomas, Toddler Teacher – since 2020
Shari Tresner, Toddler Teacher – since 2016
Tracy Young, Preschool Teacher – since 1989
Beryl Petty, Volunteer – since 2021
Kaylee Tipmore, Volunteer – since 2004