COURTNEY, Assistant Preschool Teacher
I started working at Childspace in summer 2022 and love it so much, the kids constantly brighten my day and I love seeing them learn new things and exploring. In my spare time I like going on hikes, writing, painting, traveling and going on adventures with my son.
I started working at Childspace in summer 2022 and love it so much, the kids constantly brighten my day and I love seeing them learn new things and exploring. In my spare time I like going on hikes, writing, painting, traveling and going on adventures with my son.
DEBBIE/ Assistant Director
I have been proudly working at Childspace since the summer of 2019. I started out as a substitute teacher and then became the co-lead teacher in the Butterfly Room. I am a 22 year resident of State College and have two teenage daughters, ages 17 and 13. Raising my girls with my husband, Michael, gives me endless joy and to be honest, I greatly miss having “little ones”. I would like to reinforce my commitment to early childhood development by obtaining my CDA (Childhood Development Associate credential). I hold a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I greatly enjoy traveling with my family, cooking/baking in my off-time and taking nature hikes whenever possible!
I have been proudly working at Childspace since the summer of 2019. I started out as a substitute teacher and then became the co-lead teacher in the Butterfly Room. I am a 22 year resident of State College and have two teenage daughters, ages 17 and 13. Raising my girls with my husband, Michael, gives me endless joy and to be honest, I greatly miss having “little ones”. I would like to reinforce my commitment to early childhood development by obtaining my CDA (Childhood Development Associate credential). I hold a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I greatly enjoy traveling with my family, cooking/baking in my off-time and taking nature hikes whenever possible!
ELORA/Co-lead Preschool Teacher
I have been working at Childspace since September 2022 and have loved my time here so far! In 2020 I received my degree in Conservation and Wildlife Biology from Ohio University, shortly after I moved to State College. I’ve worked with various age groups, at an educational farm, as well as an outdoor school. Currently I spend my time with our 3-5 year olds; I love talking with the children and facilitating child-led learning, especially when it pertains to the natural world. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and pets. I also enjoy hiking, reading, and crochet.
I have been working at Childspace since September 2022 and have loved my time here so far! In 2020 I received my degree in Conservation and Wildlife Biology from Ohio University, shortly after I moved to State College. I’ve worked with various age groups, at an educational farm, as well as an outdoor school. Currently I spend my time with our 3-5 year olds; I love talking with the children and facilitating child-led learning, especially when it pertains to the natural world. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and pets. I also enjoy hiking, reading, and crochet.
EMILY/Lead Older Toddler Teacher
I have learned so much since beginning my work here in May 2022. It’s amazing to see young children learn and apply new skills everyday. In my free time I enjoy nature, art, and crochet.
I have learned so much since beginning my work here in May 2022. It’s amazing to see young children learn and apply new skills everyday. In my free time I enjoy nature, art, and crochet.
JENNIFER, Lead Preschool Teacher
I have lived in State College for close to 22 years now and am the proud mother of 2 teens, Katie and Lucas.
I received my degree in Early Childhood Education from Lock Haven University, and have also spent quite a bit of time studying Reggio teaching principals, and feel strongly about play based and Reggio-inspired education. I have been teaching for over 20 years, including the time that I spent homeschooling my children.
I love to travel and feel that the education you get from experiencing other places and cultures is priceless.
I have lived in State College for close to 22 years now and am the proud mother of 2 teens, Katie and Lucas.
I received my degree in Early Childhood Education from Lock Haven University, and have also spent quite a bit of time studying Reggio teaching principals, and feel strongly about play based and Reggio-inspired education. I have been teaching for over 20 years, including the time that I spent homeschooling my children.
I love to travel and feel that the education you get from experiencing other places and cultures is priceless.
KELLY, owner/director/teacher
I have been learning about and working with young children for most of my life, starting as a 10-year-old with a new baby sister, continuing as an undergraduate student, completing a Master’s degree, working in various jobs, and as a mother. I have worked in the profession for over 30 years, as a classroom assistant, classroom teacher, and administrator in childcare centers, an advocate for early childhood teachers and programs, a family childcare home owner, a teacher coach and student teacher supervisor, and a grant writer and grant reviewer for the Office of Head Start.
Because of Childspace's unwavering commitment to playing and loving young children, I was pleased and proud to join the Childspace family in 2014 and appreciate the opportunity to guide this unique program into the future.
--MS Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education
--BS Human Development and Family Studies, Infant and Early Childhood Option
I have been learning about and working with young children for most of my life, starting as a 10-year-old with a new baby sister, continuing as an undergraduate student, completing a Master’s degree, working in various jobs, and as a mother. I have worked in the profession for over 30 years, as a classroom assistant, classroom teacher, and administrator in childcare centers, an advocate for early childhood teachers and programs, a family childcare home owner, a teacher coach and student teacher supervisor, and a grant writer and grant reviewer for the Office of Head Start.
Because of Childspace's unwavering commitment to playing and loving young children, I was pleased and proud to join the Childspace family in 2014 and appreciate the opportunity to guide this unique program into the future.
--MS Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education
--BS Human Development and Family Studies, Infant and Early Childhood Option
LINDSAY, Lead Infant Teacher
I’ve been working in childcare since 2017, mostly with infants and toddlers, and I currently have a CDA in infant/and toddler development. I love watching the little ones grow and become their own person! Seeing the smile on their face as you enter the room is the most heartwarming thing ever!
Some things I enjoy outside of work include language learning, board games, and walking/ running.
I’ve been working in childcare since 2017, mostly with infants and toddlers, and I currently have a CDA in infant/and toddler development. I love watching the little ones grow and become their own person! Seeing the smile on their face as you enter the room is the most heartwarming thing ever!
Some things I enjoy outside of work include language learning, board games, and walking/ running.
SHANNON, Lead Young Toddler Teacher
I’m currently a student at Penn State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. I’ve enjoyed working with children throughout my life through babysitting and classes I’ve taken in college. I spend most of my free time baking, relaxing with my cats and dog, or with friends and family. I’m excited to see the kids play and grow along with them!
I’m currently a student at Penn State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. I’ve enjoyed working with children throughout my life through babysitting and classes I’ve taken in college. I spend most of my free time baking, relaxing with my cats and dog, or with friends and family. I’m excited to see the kids play and grow along with them!