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My passion for working with children began at the age of 13 when I started volunteering with youth programs in my community. As I grew older, I continued building experience through a variety of childcare and educational roles, including running summer camp programs for Montgomery County Public Schools, interning in public school classrooms, and spending several years as a nanny.
I have dedicated the last 12 years to growing my career with Celebree School, beginning as a Pre-K teacher and progressing through leadership roles including Assistant Director, School Director, and now District Director. Throughout my journey, I have remained committed to supporting children, families, and educators while fostering high-quality early childhood education programs.
I earned my Associate’s Degree from Frederick Community College in Early Childhood Education and my Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State University. Over the years, I have been honored to lead award-winning schools, support the professional growth of countless educators, and help create environments where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
What Inspires My Passion for Early Childhood Education
What inspires me most about early childhood education is the incredible opportunity we have to shape a child’s future during their most formative years. The relationships built between children, families, and educators create a foundation that extends far beyond the classroom. Watching children gain confidence, discover their strengths, and develop a lifelong love of learning is one of the most rewarding aspects of this work.
Why I Chose Celebree School
I chose Celebree because of its unwavering commitment to its mission, vision, and values. From my very first day, I felt connected to the organization’s focus on nurturing not only children but also families and team members. Celebree School’s culture of growth, support, and excellence has allowed me to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goals and Focus in My Current Role
As District Director, my focus is on developing strong leaders, building high-performing teams, and ensuring every school provides exceptional experiences for children and families. I am passionate about coaching and mentoring school leaders, creating consistency across our schools, and helping each location reach its fullest potential. Ultimately, my goal is to support environments where children, families, and educators can all succeed.
Fun Facts
When I’m not working, I enjoy reading fantasy novels, baking, crafting, and spending time with my husband and our three children. Creativity has always been an important part of my life, and I love making handmade items in my spare time. As a proud IVF mom to twins, I have a deep appreciation for the many unique journeys families take. One of my favorite parts of my career is building meaningful relationships with children, families, and team members, many of whom have become lifelong friends.
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I’ve been with Celebree School for over 13 years, and during that time I’ve grown BIG from Sub/Floater to Aide, to Teacher, to School Support Manager, and now Assistant Director.
What I love most about this field is watching children grow and learn each day. It’s incredibly rewarding to know I’ve played a role in their early years. Some of my very first students at Celebree School have now graduated from high school, and I’m so proud of the people they’ve become. Early childhood education is the foundation for a child’s whole life and for me that is the most important part of a child’s life.
I chose to join Celebree School because of its strong commitment to growth and development, not just for children, but for educators as well. I was fortunate enough to be mentored by Emily Carl, who was the Assistant Director at the time and is now our Vice President of Operations. Her support and guidance helped me become the educator and leader I am today.
At the Celebree School of Germantown, my goal is to support and develop our teachers into exceptional early childhood educators. I am also dedicated to ensuring that our school continues to be a leading provider of quality care and education in Montgomery County and the Germantown area.
On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, writing, and what I love the most is BTS. I earned Associate degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I have also taken coursework in linguistics and Korean.
