Holistic. Nature-based. Nurturing. Child-led.
Child Care & Preschool
Meet the Team
Value-driven, Educated Professionals
Katie McGoron
Director/Owner
- M.A. Clinical Child Psychology
- B.S. Psychology
- 15+ years of experience working with children
- Mother of 2
Cammera Archie
Kitchen Director
- 5+ years of experience working with Children
-3+ years of commercial food prep/service
- Enjoys reading and creative writing
Beth Heeg
Administrator
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
- 5+ years of Indoor & Outdoor Education
- Enrolled in GCCME Infant/Toddler Montessori Training
- Lover of Board Games & Dirt
Trisha Hay
Lead Preschool Teacher
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
-Certified Children's Yoga Instructor
- Mom of 2 daughters & 2 dogs
- Enrolled in 3-6 Montessori Certificate Program at GCCME
Nyrie Stallworth
Lead Toddler Teacher
- 7+ years of experience with toddlers
- Currently in school for Clinical Psychology
- Loves kayaking, gardening, learning about plants, and dog mom to 2
Mary Wilder
Lead Infant Teacher
- NC Childcare Credentials
- 11+ years childcare experience
- Enjoys hiking and camping and all things nature
- Mommy and wife
Jaimee Stevenson
Assistant Preschool Teacher
- 5 years Montessori education experience
- Grew up in Nature-based schooling & passionate about children playing in nature
- Loves to play the piano, sing, read, & swim
Sam Nichols
Assistant Toddler Teacher
- Attended Montessori Schools K- 12th grade
-9 years experience working in early childhood education
-Loves camping, biking, hiking and kayaking
-Avid board gamer and occasional writer
Miyah Vasser
Assistant Infant Teacher
- Mom to 1 toddler
- 1 year of child care experience
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Chelsea May
Shine In-Home Director & Lead Teacher
- 0-3 AMS Montessori Directress
- Certified Children's Yoga Instructor
-10+ years of Childcare Experience
Josie Watson
Substitute Teacher
- M.Ed. Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- B.S. Biology
- 10+ years in Environmental Education
Kayla Ford
Shine In Home Assistant Teacher
- 3 years of Child Care Experience
- At NKU studying Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Kalvin Pittman
Shine In Home Substitute Teacher