Infant/Toddler – Lilac Lane, Rose Ridge & Buttercup Boulevard |
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Lead Teacher Misty Wesney joined our Stadium team in 2021 but first started working at Gretchen’s House in 2003. Misty has an Associates degree in Science from Monroe County Community College. In 2019 Misty was awarded the coveted Gretchen’s House Teacher of the Year Award for her outstanding care and commitment. Misty currently resides in Milan with her teenage daughter, Elise. They enjoy going to concerts together, camping, and hanging out. Misty is very artistic, and she is an excellent painter and loves to crochet. Misty’s years of experience in the classroom shine through in the patient and caring interactions that she has with children and families. |
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Teacher Hala Hilmi has a current Child Development Associate Credential from Washtenaw Community College and she is a HighScope Certified Teacher. She also has a degree in Accounting from Iraq. Hala had worked with infants and toddlers for 6 years before joining Gretchen’s House in March 2007. In her spare time, Hala enjoys being with her family, which includes her two grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling, especially to visit family in Ontario and England. Hala’s calm demeanor and experience with infants and toddlers make her a valued asset to the Buttercup Blvd. team. |
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Teacher Allison Tomecek graduated from Milan High School in 2013 where she was dual enrolled in an early college program at Eastern Michigan University. She began coursework in Social Work, quickly realizing that her real passion involved working with children, and is currently close to completing her CDA. Allison has experience working with both preschool and infant/toddler age children and has spent time being an in home nanny. Allison has her own son, who was born in 2019. He helps keep mom busy and always smiling. Allison’s attention to detail and close bond with the children in her care are great assets to her teaching team. |
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Afternoon Teacher Sabiha Vaid has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education from the University of Karachi, in Pakistan. She taught kindergarten through fifth grade in Pakistan for ten years. She later earned her Associates degree in Early Childhood from Washtenaw Community College in 2016. She has a wealth of experience working in Early Childhood and Special Education classrooms. In her spare time, Sabiha enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. Sabiha is a favorite teacher to many of the children in Buttercup Blvd. Her compassion and kindness are noticed in every interaction she has with the children. |
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Lead Teacher Jordan Scavone has his Masters of Arts in Children’s Literature from Eastern Michigan University. He has worked in the Lilac Lane classroom as a Family Group teacher for 6 years and was promoted to Lead Teacher in 2021. Jordan has published five children’s books and in 2020, he was excited to debut his first young adult novel, as well as welcome his son, Felix to the world. Jordan loves to bring fresh and new books into the classroom. Jordan’s experience with infants and toddlers shows in his comforting and caring interactions that he has with the children every day. |
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Teacher Julia Lovejoy has worked in Early Childhood for over ten years. She first started as a swim instructor at the YMCA for all ages, but quickly discovered that she enjoys working with younger children. Julia has been working to complete her CDA and is in the final stages of that process. Julia first started at Gretchen’s House as a Building Resource Teacher and quickly moved into a Family Group position in December of 2020. Julia’s excitement and enthusiasm for working with infants and toddlers is noticeable in all of her interactions with them. |
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Afternoon teacher Chona Vincent is from the Philippines, where she worked as a second grade teacher for 20 years. Prior to joining our Stadium team in 2020, she worked at the Gretchen’s House WISD location for 2 1/2 years. The children are always excited when Chona arrives for the day! Her calm and loving demeanor makes her a fan favorite for infants and toddlers alike. Chona’s hobbies include reading, playing guitar, and going on hikes with her husband.
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Classroom Support Teacher Erin Joffe lives in Dexter with her husband and two sons, ages 9 and 13. Some of Erin’s favorite past times include water sports and boating. She also enjoys walking her sweet dog, Elsa. In the classroom, Erin can be observed actively engaging with the children. She is drawn to the infants, where her patience and warmth shine through. Erin’s bright and bubby personality are a welcome addition to the Lilac Lane team.
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