COURTNEY, Assistant 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 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.