Roswell & Alpharetta Faculty Team

Co-Director (Pedagogical), Roswell

Bailee was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Bailee holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and, in her role as Co-Director, fills the roll of Pedagoista (Curriculum Coordinator). Bailee has been working with children for the past 10 years in various settings such as nannying, summer camps, preschools, daycares, and as an elementary school teacher’s aid. 

Before joining the SOWJS faculty team in 2020, Bailee worked at a childcare corporate office as the Director of Quality Assurance and Education, where she mentored teachers in areas such as best practices, interactions, challenging behaviors, assessment and documentation, and NAEYC accreditation. Bailee’s experience with the Reggio Emilia philosophy began in college at the preschool lab on campus, and she brings that philosophy into every setting. Bailee’s interests include playing flute in a classical, concert band setting and hiking with her rescue lab/pit Albus Dumbledog. In LA, she and her husband were part of a non-profit charitable adult cheerleading team which raises money and awareness for HIV/AIDS organizations in the area. Bailee and her husband are in the process of starting a sister team in the Atlanta area. 

 From Bailee: I am ecstatic to work in a preschool which exudes such an amazing philosophy towards child development! I look forward to fostering growth and learning alongside your children in a loving, respectful setting.  

Atelierista, Roswell & Alpharetta

Annika is an Artist, Teacher and Life Coach trained in NYC. Originally from Hawaii, and educated in the Waldorf Schools, she has a deep interest and reverence for Cultures, and Nature. 

Annika holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Parsons School of Design and has continued her own art education through other various art programs. Annika has been a homeschool educator to her own children, has taught art to students at a Friends' School,  and held an internship with Art Start, in which she taught art to children in a homeless shelter.

Annika has designed a thoughtful and beautiful studio space (atelier) for the children at Seeds of Wonder Journey School, incorporating everything from up-cycled goods to natural materials, from fabric to beads, from clay to wire and so much more! Each class meets with Annika for a weekly art class, as well as open-studio time in the afternoons for our older children!

Having joined the SOWJS team in 2020 when she arrived in GA, Annika arrived dragging along a wild bunch: Three kids and a husband (Drummer/Author)!  

Teacher, Roswell 

 Regine is from Massachusetts, where she earned a BS in Biology with a concentration in biomedical science, and also minored in Psychology and Chemistry at Salem State University.  In addition to her years of experience teaching preschool as both a classroom teacher and as a science specialist, Regine has been a camp counselor and a babysitter for the YWCA and the YMCA, and she has worked with children through a Summer Outdoor Kindergarten program and with the Boys & Girls Club. Through these various roles, Regine has worked with infants through school aged children over the years. Regine originally joined the SOWJS faculty team in 2020 and recently rejoined our faculty team after spending a year teaching 2's at a STEM-focused program. 

From Regine:  I truly have a joy and a passion for working with children. I take the time to understand how they see the world and guide them. As much as I love teaching children, I love learning from them too. Education is ever-changing and all children learn in their own individual way. I enjoy working in this field because it keeps me on my toes. I love a work environment that I am constantly learning in and making a difference in someone's life. Being that children are our future, I find it extremely important to guide, nurture, and teach at a young age. I am thrilled to be a part of the SOWJS team!   

Teacher, Roswell

 Nadine is beginning her fourth year teaching at SOWJS. She was born in Montreal, Canada.  Her family moved to South Florida in 1991.  She finished high school in the United States and attended Florida Atlantic University.  Nadine graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1999.  In 2000 Nadine’s preschool career began.  For the past 20+ years Nadine has taught in a few schools in South Florida and started teaching in Atlanta in 2005. Throughout her teaching career she has taught art, Judaics, and children of all ages. In addition has remained current in continuing to pursue her own education and professional development classes.

Nadine Resides in Roswell with her Husband Barry and son Tyler.  Outside of work, Nadine is a “Soccer Mom”, is a big Atlanta United Fan,  loves doing activities with her family, enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time in her at home studio painting or creating with clay. 

Nadine believes she was born to be a teacher.  When she was a young girl she loved playing school with her dolls and taking care of her little brother, she started babysitting as a young teen, and worked at camps before starting her teaching career.  

From Nadine: Teaching is in my heart and is my passion.  I love watching children smile and cheer as they learn something new.  I am so excited and feel totally blessed to now be part of the Seeds of Wonder family. 

Teacher, Roswell

This is Danielle's fourth year teaching at SOWJS. She was born and raised on the beachy shores of Sarasota, Florida. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Rasmussen College and she currently attends Brenau University, where she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.

Danielle has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since she moved to Georgia thirteen years ago. Danielle has experience working with all age-groups, infants through PreK, and has focused most of her professional career centered around Infants, Toddlers and Two's. 

Danielle's free time is devoted to her three lovely children. They are always trying to find their next adventure. Danielle and her family enjoy Glamping and just exploring the outdoors!

Teacher, Roswell

Alexis joined the SOWJS teaching team in 2021 as a member of the infant-toddler team. She graduated from Kennesaw State University where she earned a BA in Early Childhood Education with a specialty in Birth through Kindergarten. Alexis previously worked at Etz Chaim Preschool in Marietta from 2018-2021 as an Assistant Teacher and as a Camp Counselor. Before that, Alexis also worked as waterfront staff at Camp Barney Medintz. Alexis is a compassionate teacher with an eye towards creating a positive learning environment for our youngest students.  In her free time, Alexis enjoys exploring and taking her Labrador, Sedona, hiking on the many trails around Georgia. 

From Alexis:  I’m so excited to be part of the Seeds of Wonder Journey School family and to help your children explore. I have always had a passion for teaching children, and I love helping them learn new skills.
 

Teacher, Alpharetta

 With 19 years of teaching experience, Lori has had the pleasure of guiding students from infancy to fourth grade. Originally from West Bloomfield, Michigan, she now calls John's Creek home. Lori holds a BS in Elementary Education with specializations in early childhood education, reading, and science. 

Outside of the classroom, Lori enjoys reading and crafting. Lori shares her life with her husband Matt, three children, two dogs, and two cats.
 

Teacher, Roswell

Morgan was raised in the greater Atlanta area and is returning after expanding her early childhood education in Los Angeles, CA for the past 9 years. Morgan is a behavior specialist, as well as having worked in early childhood classrooms for nearly 10 years. Morgan’s educational experience is expansive; not only has she been the program coordinator for one of the largest summer camps in the Southeastern United States, Morgan also worked in Hebrew schools as a behavior specialist, sharing her knowledge with education teams through Southern California. 


Morgan has been WISC certified, is trained in the Reggio Emilio philosophy, as well as in RIE, she is a parent educator and previously served as the assistant director of a prestigious early childhood program in Los Angeles. 

Morgan’s interests include being outdoors and on the water, her dog, being with family, as well as being involved in the local Jewish community. 

From Morgan: I hope to share my love for Jewish traditions and practices as well as integrate my experience as a behavior specialist into my daily practice as a teacher to ensure each child feels seen, heard, and deeply cared for. 

Front Desk & Facilities Support, Roswell

Sam holds a Master's Degree in teaching, and has previously taught Middle and High School for the City of Chicago Public Schools, Dekalb County and at Atlanta Jewish Academy. Sam also has an extensive background leading teams in customer service. 

Sam is an experienced nature enthusiast who strives to create life-changing experiences for each and every participant through his company, Summit Academy Adventures, in which he leads hands-on activities and customized programs, to teach children, teens and adults how to become effective and inspirational leaders in both their personal and professional lives. Sam also has a love of music and even played for SOWJS's first Sukkot playground potluck!

Sam lives ITP with his daughter and his dog, both eager hiking companions! He enjoys listening to live music and playing his mandolin and guitar when he is able. 

Teacher, Roswell

 While Leviyah is from Atlanta, it is in NYC that she earned her undergraduate degree and formed her love for early childhood education and development through her studies of Human Development in Sociology. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Leviyah made her way back down to her home state and began working as a guest teacher at Intown Jewish preschool in 2020. It was there she developed a reputation for prioritizing verbal and nonverbal communication between students by encouraging safe and mutually rewarding interactions throughout learning activities and play time. Leviyah promoted interpersonal skills between children including through active listening, empathizing with others, managing conflict, teamwork and motivating others. Leviyah joined our team during the 2023-24 school year as an Individual Support Teacher and currently serves as both Individual Support and Classroom Teacher.

From Leviyah: I love to see children’s unique personality shine and grow as they continue on their learning journey and I never forget just how much children also teach us.  -

Teacher, Alpharetta

Sara, a Staten Island, NY native, relocated to Atlanta at the age of three. After graduating from Norcross High School, she pursued her education at the University of West Georgia. In 2014, Sara transitioned from the corporate sector to become a stay-at-home mom following the birth of her first son.

In 2019, Sara began her teaching career at Gesher L’Torah Preschool, gaining valuable experience in pre-K, two and three-year-old classrooms. Her dedication to early childhood education is evident through her active involvement in the community. She has served as a PTA president for two years, currently is on the board of Scouts of America and co-presides over the GLT synagogue Sisterhood.

Outside of her professional life, Sara has two boys that keep her busy with their various activities. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her husband and children, engaging in activities such as hiking and gardening. Sara’s profound appreciation for Judaism has been enriched by her visits to Israel.

From Sara: I am thrilled to join Seeds of Wonder Journey School, and eager to contribute to my students’ educational journey, providing enriching and meaningful experiences. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new!

Teacher, Roswell 

 Camryn was born in Durham, NC and moved at an early age to Fayetteville, NC. She is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she majored in Psychology with a minor in Dance. 

Camryn has a strong love for dance that began at the very early of three years old. She has always had a passion for working with children, and has spent countless hours teaching dance to children ranging in age from 3 to 11 years old. In the afternoons, she currently teaches for Expressions in Motion, which provides afterschool dance classes to children around the metro Atlanta area. 

Additionally, Camryn has experience babysitting and nannying for the past six years. 

Camryn will be participating in the ElevatED program as an Emerging Educator, which will provide her with additional intensive training, specific to growing educators who are new to the field of Jewish Early Childhood Education. 

From Camryn: I am eager to continue using my passion for children to inspire others!  

Teacher, Roswell 

Dana moved to the United States from Romania almost ten years ago. Since then, Dana has had a strong focus on building relationships through her strong customer service skills. She has worked with children in different capacities for many years - most recently, as an infant teacher at a Primrose since 2021. Dana embodies all of the qualities that we look for in an infant teacher, including a strong ability to connect with children, families and others on the faculty team. She gets to know each baby in her care and anticipate their needs with the skillful experience and intuition. 

Teacher, Alpharetta

Robyn is originally from South Florida. After Graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Public Relations, Robyn moved to Atlanta. She worked as a fundraising campaign manager for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is a mother to three girls, all who attended Gesher L’Torah preschool. Her oldest daughter was part of the first graduating pre-K class of the preschool! Robyn began substitute teaching at Gesher preschool while her children were in attendance. She went on to become a preschool assistant for several years. After deciding she wanted more time in the classroom, she became the lead teacher for the two year old class.

Robyn enjoys being with her golden doodles, walking, reading and spending time with her friends and family.

From Robyn: It is special and meaningful to me to be joining Seeds of Wonder Journey School. I look forward to watching and assisting in the growth and development of each child. It fills my heart with such joy being a part of a child’s preschool experience. 

Teacher, Roswell & Alpharetta

Nikki holds an associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Gwinnett Technical College. She has been teaching in preschool settings for 6 years, including, most recently, in another Jewish Reggio-Inspired setting for the last three years. In her former setting, Nikki had a strong reputation for making sure each child's individual needs are always met and for developing an emergent, child-centered curriculum in her classroom. Nikki comes from a large family and loves spending time with them. She also enjoys playing games -  video games and especially board games. 

From Nikki: I like getting to know each individual child, and figuring out the best way to help them learn.