Giovanni
Giovanni is our Kindergarten and Spanish teacher. He started in child care in 2009, and joined The Cottage team in 2013…and then took a five year hiatus in NYC! We are glad to have him back on the team as he returns to his natural fit in teaching. His Spanish classes are interactive and fun, making it a joy for the children to learn and thrive in their new language skills. We love having him here as he adds an element of theatre, drama, creativity & fun!
Haley
Haley has been at the Cottage since she was five weeks old! She is Sue’s younger daughter and Hannah’s sister. She will be subbing for us this year, which is a huge help! . Haley has years of experience teaching every different age group here. She is one of the most passionate, creative, motivated teachers we have had at the Cottage. The kids LOVE her and she appreciates their humor and affection and curiosity in learning!
Lisa
Lisa is wonderful! She has been with our Cottage family for over 30 years! Lisa has her own two daughters who are grown now, but they both worked at the Cottage too. She has her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and many years of experience with different aged “kids”. We are grateful to have her with us. She is teaching Green Class this year, which is a great comfort to us !
Sven
Sven is our Purple Class teacher, our bus driver and he’s been a parent at the Cottage for several years! We are super excited to have another male teacher on staff. He is passionate about teaching and excited for his first year. His past experience includes working with youth with horses.
Ashley
Ashley is going to be teaching Blue Class (again) this year. She has worked for us for many years and we love having her. She is compassionate and kind and great to work with! She loves creating an atmosphere that is creative and fun for our kids. She has two sons and enjoys the farm life out in Alfalfa.
Marse
Marse is away at college during the school year, but we are lucky enough to have her as the Elementary Class teacher this summer and as a sub during the year.
Cooper
Cooper attended the Cottage as a young girl. Soft spoken and gentle, she is great with the youngest children who need help.
Monica
This is Monica’s fourth year teaching Orange Class. She graduated from OSU and has her degree in Early Childhood Education. We are so pleased to have her here. She enjoys teaching and the kids really respond to her teaching style. As a good teacher should, she is constantly learning and open to new ideas.
Shelbi
Shelbi attended the Cottage as a little girl, along with her sister, Jordan, and they both work here now! Shelbi has been working here for three years and has made herself indispensable in many areas!
Marissa
Marissa attended the Cottage as a little girl with her sister, Emma, and they both work here now! She has been working here since July of 2020. She is a very hard worker and is a compassionate and kind co-worker.
Maddie
Maddie attended the Cottage as a young girl, with her little brother. She is a hard worker and jumps in wherever needed.
Taylor
Taylor is our Yellow Class teacher!! Taylor has worked for us for almost five years. She attended the Cottage as a child and has been a big part of every aspect here. She is in her 2nd year of college, working towards her degree. She is calm and steady and very kind with the children.
Emma
Emma has been working for us for almost 5 years! She attended the Cottage as a chid with her younger sister, Marissa, who also works for us. She is dedicated, hard working, and loyal to all of us! We appreciate her flexibility & commitment to us!!
Kaya
Kaya attended the Cottage as a young girl, with her little brother. She’s one of our youngest staff members and has really become a wonderful asset to our staff. She started in May of 2021 and I hope she will be here throughout high school!
Sophie
This is Sophie’s second year at the Cottage, and we are very excited to have her teaching the Green Class! She is calm and patient with the little ones. She graduated with her degree in Human Development and Family Science.
CharLee
CharLee has been here for just about two years and has worked in many different avenues; in the kitchen and various classrooms and outside. She loves the kids and is interested in their lives and how to help them be better and happier people.
Val
Val is one of our newest aides and has shown a great deal of exceptional work ethics and kindness towards the children.