Who We Are
Inspiring Individuals, Building Communities
Our ambitious academic program exceeds Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards and our Montessori Method provides gentle instruction along the way to ensure our students are confidently ready for kindergarten.
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Our People
Meet the Streetsboro Team
We love learning. We love the freedom to think big, work together, and take risks.
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Nancy Russe
Infant Teacher
I have been working in Child Care programs for the last 12 years! I love to spend time with my family and grandchildren! With my time off you can find me crafting and completing up-cycling projects! I love working with our families and children. Our babies surely know how to put a smile on my face each day!
Deena Quesenberry
Toddler Teacher
I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field for twenty years. During my time off I love to Diamond Paint and play games with my family and friends! I love teaching here because the kids always say the funniest things to put a smile on everyone’s face.
Whitney Gemuenden
Director - Streetsboro
I have a school-age daughter Aubrey and preschool son Bentley. I graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Sociology, where I also played Division 1 tennis. I have been a part of Young Explorers for over ten years. I received my International Montessori Teaching Diploma in 2013. I love being able to watch the children learn and grow.
Ashley Dean
Assistant Director
In 2014, I graduated from Heidelberg University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I currently live in Twinsburg with my very spoiled puppy Lucy and cat Chase. I like to spend my free time with my friends and family going on new adventures. I have a deep passion for helping children discover and learn through exploring the world around them with their peers and teachers.
Victoria Miller
Preschool Teacher
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from Heidelberg University. I love working with preschoolers because they love learning! I love encouraging them and watching them grow into their own individual people with unique interests and opinions
Amanda Oravec
Preschool Teacher
I have a degree in Educational Studies from Kent State and a diploma from the North American Montessori Center. I love to run and be crafty, in my free time I am known for working on some great DIY projects. Each child makes me smile and I love each of them as if they were my own!
Samantha Kropp
Preschool Teacher
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University! In my spare time you can find me adventuring to new coffee shops. I love working with my preschoolers because no day is like the last and there are never any dull moments!
Kelly Ream
Preschool Teacher
I have a degree in Early Childhood Development from Columbus State Community College. I have six years of experience in child care. In my spare time I am always finding a new park or organizing playdates for my daughter.
