Our Staff

Name/ Title: Alissa Armistead/ Assistant Teacher
Years at Center: 1 year
Years in Early Childhood field: 4 years
Classroom: Baby Room
About: My husband and I just welcomed our first baby Autumn Rose in February of 2024. Becoming a mom has pushed me to want do my best. I strive to further my education so not only my child, but the children I teach have the best building blocks for the future. In the future in my spare time I enjoy being with my family and you may see me at the zoo form time to time.
Favorite quote: “ The wonder of teaching is watching caterpillars become butterflies”

Name/Title: Maricela Grillo/ Teacher Assistant
Years at center: 11 ½ years
Years in Early Childhood: 11 ½
About: Married, I have 5 kids ( 3 boys and 2 girls). I love spending time with my family. I enjoy cooking, music, going to the beach, camping and organizing parties.

Name/ Title: Jennifer Zielinski
Years at center: 1 year
Years in Early childhood: 1 year
About: I am a mother of 4 daughters and I have 1 granddaughter and another on the way! I love spending time with my family watching movies, going out to eat or going bowling. Travel and camping is another favorite. I work 3 days a week with Pre- school children. They are fun to be with and watching them is always a pleasure.