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 Robinson
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
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 Center Coordinator
Center Coordinator
PJ Brooks
Masters in Education
Has been working with P&J since 2021
Current universal pre-k lead teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
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
Center Coordinator
Adrienne Braico
Bachelor in Early Childhood
Has been working with P&J since 2024
Current universal pre-k lead teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
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.avon@gmail.com
Program Director
Assistant Director
Laura Martin
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Has been working with P&J since 2014
Previously taught school-age
laura.pj.avon@gmail.com
Center Coordinator
Mary Baxter
Perusing a Bachelors
Has been working at P&J since 2015
Current universal pre-k lead teacher
CPR and First Aid certified
Center Coordinator
Maddie Webster
Bachelors Degree
Has been working with P&J since 2022
Current Co- Lead Infant Teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
Center Coordinator
Ali Edwards
Bachelors Degree
Has been working with P&J since 2021
Current Lead Infant Teacher
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
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
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
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
Center Coordinator
Katie Warren
CDA in progress
Has been working with P&J since 2021
Current universal pre-k lead teacher
Previously taught School Age, Toddlers, and PreK
CPR and First Aid certified
Sarah Manley
Teaching Assistant Certification, Infant-Toddler & Preschool CDA
Has been working with P&J since 2021
Previously taught in all rooms
CPR, First Aid, MAT certified
sarah.pj.geneseo@gmail.com
Assistant Director
Center Coordinator
Heather Scooville
Bachelor in Psychology
Has been working with P&J since 2018
Current Lead Toddler Teacher
Previously taught School Age, Pre-K, Preschool, Toddlers, and Infants
CPR, First Aid, and MAT certified