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

- Contact Katie

Cammera Archie

Kitchen Director

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- 5+ years of experience working with Children

-3+ years of commercial food prep/service

- Enjoys reading and creative writing

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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

- Contact Beth

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

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