Teachers & Staff
Our team of caring, experienced educators is the heart of everything we do at Brilliant Beginnings.
Passionate About Early Childhood
Every member of our team is carefully selected for their dedication to children, their professional training, and their warm, nurturing approach. Our staff complete ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education — and they genuinely love what they do.
All staff members are background-checked, CPR and first aid certified, and trained in Ohio childcare regulations. We maintain low child-to-caregiver ratios so every child receives the individual attention they deserve.
Meet Our Staff
Jill Brewer
Owner & Business Administrator
DJ Macleod
Childcare Administrator
Elizabeth Brewer
Administrative Assistant
Brittany Leone
Young Infant Teacher
Shelby Spradlin
Young Infant Teacher
Brooke Hart
Young Infant Teacher
Lisa Hess
Young Infant Teacher
Emma Brown
Older Infant/Older Toddler Teacher
Lisa Brown
Older Infant Teacher
Emma Mader
Older Infant Teacher
Kathy Arden
Young Toddler Teacher
Elizabeth Rodrigues
Young Toddler Teacher
Tonda Trittschuh
Older Toddler Teacher
Jaelyn Hecht
Older Toddler Teacher
Mallory Subler
Transitioning Toddler Teacher
Becca Meyer
Transitioning Toddler Teacher
Angie Huddle
Preschool Foundations Teacher
Alyssa Burton
Preschool Foundations Teacher
Riley Miller
Preschool Foundations Teacher
Brooke Moorman
Preschool Essentials Teacher
Kyrsten Ross
Preschool Essentials Teacher
Amanda Dapore
Part-Time Preschool Teacher
Ali Leonard
Kindergarten Readiness / Summer School Age Teacher
Kaylyn Shimp
Kindergarten Readiness / Summer School Age Teacher
Morgan Jackson
Summer School Age Teacher
Taylor Grilliot
Summer School Age Teacher
Ben Brewer
Primary Teacher Substitute
Hailey Arnold
Primary Teacher Substitute
Adam Cordonnier
Support Staff
Jamie Knick
Support Staff
Judy Cordonnier
Volunteer
What Sets Our Team Apart
Background Checked
Every staff member passes a thorough background check before working with children.
CPR & First Aid Certified
All caregivers are trained and certified in pediatric CPR and first aid.
Ongoing Training
Staff participate in regular professional development in early childhood education.
Low Ratios
We maintain low child-to-caregiver ratios so every child gets personal attention.
Ohio Licensed
Our team meets all Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) requirements for childcare staff qualifications.
Truly Caring
We hire people who genuinely love working with children and families.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We're always looking for passionate people who love working with children.
Questions About Our Staff?
We'd love to introduce you to our team in person. Schedule a tour and meet the people who will be caring for your child every day.
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