Staff

Shelby’s hometown is Hillsborough, NC. She has always loved learning! She graduated from high school with honors, immediately pursued an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education, and has already committed to passing along this love of learning to young children for several years. Shelby feels rewarded when she is able to support a child as […]

Shruthi was born in India and grew up while living in 6 different cities and 3 countries. This diverse experience has enriched her outlook and ability to adapt to many new situations. She finds that working with young children is full of surprises! Shruthi completed the Early Childhood Development certificate coursework at Durham Technical College

Jacki grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and moved to North Carolina in 2017. She has a B.A. in Psychology and has coupled that formal knowledge with multiple hands-on experiences with children.  In the past, she has worked as a family nanny and a professional teacher in both private childcare and public schools. 

Lisa was born and raised in North Carolina. Lisa completed her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2010.  She also has 20+years of relevant experience in early childhood education. She is versatile, calm, and encouraging. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her daughter (Zoey), attending her nephews’ ball games, going to

With over three decades of experience in early childhood education, Viola is a seasoned professional in teaching and nurturing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Her expertise lies in play-based and child-led curriculums, extending to proficiency in the Montessori method and the Reggio Emilia approach. Viola holds a German degree in Movement Education with a focus on

Barbra is happiest when she is enjoying activities with her husband and three sons. But, running a close second is sitting on the floor with a circle of children! Some of her own earliest memories include singing favorite songs with her sisters in the car, at church, and throughout play. As Barbra sings and laughs

Megan grew up in the Chapel Hill/Hillsborough area. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve playing with friends in the nearby creek, creating art or videos, and using her imagination in all sorts of ways!    Megan became an aunt when she was only 4 years old.  Since then, she has found a special place

Kirsten joined Wildflower Cottage in 2023. She was seeking a community-based setting in which to learn and grow alongside young children-and, by golly-she found it! Kirsten’s passions include singing and art-making of all kinds. She is a literature major who plays with mathematicians all day. As an educator advancing the public understanding of math, she