Stephanie is the Senior Academic Program Coordinator. She is a National Board Certified educator who has worked in the field of early learning for more than 20 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She also holds a master’s degree in education, with a specialization in reading, from Shippensburg University. Most recently, Stephanie served as a literacy coach. In that role, she helped teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and she provided training and coaching to teachers to support their professional development goals. Stephanie has worked in the primary grades as a reading specialist and as a middle school reading interventionist, providing intervention to students struggling with the development of literacy skills. And, she has more than a decade of experience teaching PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade.

Stephanie is an avid reader, writer, speaker, and listener. She enjoys traveling and actively exploring the great outdoors with her family, peaceful early morning movement, and the most delicious, perfect last bite.