Highly qualified professionals
Our Team
Gina Lang
Pride & Joy's founder, Gina Lang, opened her doors to families in our community in 1998, after her daughter was born, and after working as an early childhood educator since 1990. Pride & Joy was founded as a family-home daycare licensed for five children, with the intent of creating a professional early childhood experience for children and families, in a home like environment…
Founder
Henrietta
Brandi Swift
Bachelor of Science in Early Education
Has been working with P&J since 2010
Previously taught universal pre-k
and toddlers
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
brandi_pj@yahoo.com
Program Director
Morgan Harrington
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Has been working with P&J since 2016
Previously taught school-age
Previously assistant director in Geneseo
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
morgan.pride.joy@gmail.com
Assistant Director
Hope Watson
Child Development Associate in Infants and Toddlers
Has been working with P&J since 2018
Lead Infant Teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
Lead Coordinator
Katie Frego
Pursuing Associates in Early Childhood
Has been working with P&J since 2021
Lead Toddler Teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
Center Coordinator
Shelby Burch
Has been working with P&J since 2022
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
Center Coordinator
Avon
Rebecca Niles
Bachelor of Science in Education
Has been working with P&J since 2013
Previously infant lead teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
rebecca.pj.geneseo@gmail.com
Program Director
Laura Martin
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Has been working with P&J since 2014
Previously taught school-age
Assistant Director
Geneseo
Nicole Williams
Masters of Science in Adaptive Physical Education
Has been working with P&J since 2014
Previously taught pre-k
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
nicole.pj.geneseo@gmail.com
Program Director
Helena Vazquez
Child Development Associate
Has been working with P&J since 2019
Current pre-school lead teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
Center Coordinator
Jennifer Dorety
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master of Science in Literacy in Progress
Has been working with P&J since 2014
Current universal pre-k lead teacher
Previously taught pre-k
CPR and First Aid certified
Center Coordinator
Livonia
Josi Curts
Child Development Associate
Has been working with P&J since 2010
Taught toddlers
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
Josi.pj.livonia@gmail.com
Program Director