Staff
brenda Graveline
Ms. Brenda is our Lead Teacher for the Pre-K/Kindergarten classroom and Program Director. Brenda has been teaching for 25 years+. She has raised 4 wonderful sons with her husband, Bill, and has a handsome grandson. She has experience and certification in Montessori, Handwriting without Tears, Lively Letters, Growing up Wild, and holds a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and is working on her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Fun Fact about Ms. Brenda: She loves to have 'Star Wars" movie marathons with her boys!
pastor Lori Canaday
Pastor Lori is our Administrative Director. She also serves as the Children's and Outreach Pastor @Evangel Assembly. She has worked with children since she was a teenager in various capacities from babysitting to teaching at church or online to coaching athletics.
Fun Fact about Pastor Lori: She loves all outdoors adventures including camping, snowboarding, and paddle boarding.
Debi Farnham
Ms. Debi is our Lead Teacher in Preschool (Dino) Room. She has lived in Wilbraham for over 25 years. She likes trying new recipies and many arts and crafts. She has 3 children and loves having adventures with them. She holds a CDA certificate and is currently working on her Associates Degree in ECE.
Fun Fact about Ms. Debi: She has a leapord Geiko as a pet!
Luzed Saez
Ms Luzed is our Lead Teacher in the Starfish Room. She has 20 years of experience. She holds a Bachelors degree in elementary education and a Masters degree in social work. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her young son! She also enjoys music and cooking for friends and family!
Fun fact about Ms. Luzed: She is a bit of a daredevil and willing to try almost anything once!
Daphane Matteson
Ms. Daphane is our Assistant in the Starfish Room. She loves children and had volunteered in children's church, after school tutoring, pre-k and VBS groups in church. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business, and met her husband while away at collage.
Fun fact about Ms. Daphane: They rescued their 3 fur babies (Lola, Paisley, and Shelby)
QUALINA LEWIS
Ms. Qualina is our Assistant in the Dino Classroom. She started in Early Chilhood Ed. almost 2 decades ago. She is passionate about teaching and has completed her CDA training.
Fun fact about Ms. Qualina: She has been on 4 tv shows and 3 movies.
Sarah Jutz
Ms. Sarah is our Floater assistant and Afternoon Owl Assistant. She has worked as a substitute and a classroom assistant for 2 years. She loves to work with the young children and foster their education.
Fun fact about Ms. Sarah: She can be a little silly at times!
Mel Clark
Ms. Mel is our Assistant in the Owl Classroom. She loves music, dance and her 3 dogs. She is currently a senior in a homeschool program. After that, she plans to pursue Early Childhood Education.
Fun fact about Ms. Mel: Her favorite Ice Cream is Vanilla!
Lynn Milar
Ms. Lynn is our Teacher floater and is very excited to join our family! She worked in Early Education as a teacher for 20 years, She is married with one daughter and 2 dogs and enjoys spending time with her family in Cape Cod and Fhode Island. She is truly Blessed to have a wonderful career and is looking forward to working in the classrooms.
Fun Fact about Ms. Lynn: She always wanted to be a Fachion Designer!