The Adults Who Make it Happen

Our teachers are highly experienced in guiding children through early exploration. They strive to give each child the time they need to explore, learn and discover the beauty in this world. Our goal is continuity of care, where real relationships can be built. With multi-age group classrooms, your child is in the same classroom, from the time they enroll, until they leave for pre-school. A true family like environment.

Rebecca T. Hawkins

Rebecca T Hawkins is a long time Teacher versed in the many languages of children. As the Director of Wild Garden, Becca creates an atmosphere of utmost comfort and quality. Each day she gives her gift of music and love of literature to the children. Rebecca is a charismatic and kind caregiver. Her love of literature grows in the hearts of the children more and more each story time. Rebecca also brings a lust for cooking into the daycare by creating lovely bake goods regularly with the children. The children follow Rebecca’s lead with a morally just compass, it is so nice to watch their relationship encourage such engaged and empowered growth.

Becca hiking!

Olena ( Ali) Palmisano

This strong, beautiful, and talented mother and teacher always goes above and beyond for us at Wild Garden. Her experience comes from years of teaching and owning an early education facility in Ukraine. Ali is here for now and maybe forever (I hope); she is fully present, hyper-vigilant, and energetic. This woman can keep a dozen balls in the air and never miss one. We are so lucky to have her at Wild Garden.

Yvette Bernecker

This amazingly patient mama who graces us at Wild Garden is Yvette. When she is not balancing her family life, she loves holding babies, supporting interpersonal relationships and just playing with the children. She is always ready to open her heart and lend a hand. Yvette is the Lead teacher in the Pine Classroom. She brings quiet to the chaos, calm to the bite fight!

Yvette enjoying story time.

Megan Demody

Megan is a true caregiver. Always full of love and life. She is a pro. She can find a way to any infants heart. Megan will Lead the Nest Nursery program. She loves live music, the beach and of course babies

Megan with her buddy!

Angie Bonaiuto

With a solid few years of early education behind her and an immense love of early learning, Angie brings genuine passion to every classroom she enters. Currently a Teacher in our Oak Classroom, Angie is continuing her Early Education herself, Angie is dedicated to creating a joyful, engaging environment where every child feels welcome, comfortable and excited to learn and play.

Angie at home with her plants.

Rachel Olds

Rachel has given us at Wild Garden a new perspective on a classroom family. She is a dedicated Teacher Mama, Rachel regularly holds the tornado in her hand and smiles. We are at a loss for words for this amazing woman. She has such an amazing past, as a firefighter, a Disney employee and now Oaks Teacher!

Shelly Sullivan

I mean what can we say about a woman so strong and vibrant. So kind and full of life and energy, other than “Thank you.” Shelly is a new member to Wild Garden, but it feels like she has been with us forever. How did the Mountain classroom babies have fun before her? An experience Teacher, Shelly brings laughter everywhere she goes, the babe look for her to clam the, quiet them and snuggle them up! Need a hug? Ask Shelly, she is there for it for anyone!

Tatianna Folks

Call her Tati. She had been an Early Educator since High School, now she has become an integral member of the Wild Garden team. Tati is quiet and clam,

Don’t Forget:

Ava Carter-Meo: Amazingly fun high school student who is always happy to come, see the children and baby hold!

Candice Chouinard