Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome your family to All About Kids Centerville. My name is Lisa Rizzo and my husband Tim and I are the owners of this state-of-the-art learning center. It is our longtime dream to work together with children. We have been married for 32 years and proudly raised two children. Our free time is spent being with family and friends.
Tim has dedicated his professional life to serving children as an educator. He has a master’s degree in Education (K-12) from Xavier University and has taught, coached and served as an administrator during his 26 plus years in education. My professional experience includes working in a medical critical care setting with children and adults for 25 years. I have an associate degree from The College of Mt. St. Joseph and hold an Early Childhood Development Certificate from Liberty University.
As the Executive Director, I am excited about the opportunity to begin working with your family. We fully understand the importance of providing a nurturing and educational environment for your children each day. My staff and I are continually working on developing and implementing curriculum that is both challenging and enjoyable. I look forward to being a part of your child’s personal growth and educational development.
Hi! My name is Sam Shepherd and I am the Transportation Administrator/Front Desk Administrator and part time bus driver. I have been at the AAK Centerville location for 4 years and I absolutely love being a part of this family.
My time with AAK began in room 1 with the infants and I have thankfully been given many opportunities to move up within the center. I love that the administrative position gives me the ability to spend time with the children in the classrooms and get to know all of our families.
In my spare time, I can typically be found playing games with family, cuddling in front of the TV with my husband and dogs, crocheting and listening to music.
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Hi! My name is Ms. Selena and I am one of the co-leads for our infant room 1. I have been with the AAK Centerville location since October of 2016. I enjoy working with the infants and helping them to reach their developmental milestones.
My passion is for caring for babies, animals and the elderly. In the past I have worked with the Humane Society and I have been a caregiver for individuals with Dementia.
I am grateful for the opportunity of working with your children and being a part of the AAK Centerville family.
Hi! My name is Ms. Katie and I am a co-lead for our infant room 2, ages 6 months-12 months. I have been with AAK Centerville for almost 3 years. During my time with AAK I have worked in the 12-18 month old classroom as well as the 18-24 month old room.
I am currently working towards my degree in Psychology from Miami University. During my time at Miami, I volunteered at a child care center that specializes in teaching children with disabilities. I am thoroughly loving my classes and the opportunities that are available to me.
When I am not at work, you will find me studying or babysitting.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s educational journey!
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Hi! My name is Dakota (Heaven) Fleet. I am a graduate of Centerville High School. I am the lead teacher for our room 3 children (12-18 months old). I have been working for the AAK Centerville family since June of 2018. Before I was given the amazing opportunity to be the lead for room 3, I was the assistant teacher for our room 4.
I have over 5 years of childcare experience. My favorite part of working with AAK Centerville is getting to help the children learn and reach their developmental milestones. My job is truly rewarding and I am so grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me while I have been a part of this family.
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Hi! My name is Ms. Angie and I am the lead teacher for our room 5, the 2 year old room. I have been teaching toddlers for over twenty years with the last 5 years being here at AAK Centerville. I began my journey with AAK in July 2014. I have a passion for working with toddlers. I truly enjoy helping the children explore and master new skills.
I live in Franklin with my husband and our son. When I am not at work, you can find me spending time with my family, going to car shows, or simply spending time at home with our pets. I also work as an advisor with the Franklin Aggies 4-H club.
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Hi! My name is Ms. Brittany and I am the lead teacher for our pre-school classroom. I began my journey with AAK Centerville in August of 2018 as the assistant teacher for pre-school. I am the oldest of four siblings and I have many years of caring for young children.
I graduated from International Business College located in Fort Wayne, IN, in 2010. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Business Science and Travel and Hospitality. As much as I love traveling and working in that field, I soon realized that I had a strong passion for teaching and helping children grow and dream big!
I am so excited to have a part in helping our pre-school children to learn, grow, and succeed! Welcome to the AAK Centerville family!
Hi! My name is Ms. Megan and I am the lead teacher for our Kindergarten classroom. I began working with the AAK Centerville family in May of 2017.
I graduated from Miami University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Family Studies and Social Work. While I was in school, I spent many hours working with toddlers and preschoolers at the YMCA. I also spent a semester with a Head Start class of preschool children. I did field work in first and second grade, as well as my student teaching.
My teaching philosophy is that the most important influence a teacher can have in the classroom is to foster a sense of community and encourage the bonds of relationships.
I love being the lead teacher in the Kindergarten classroom and I am so excited to work with your young children.
Hi! My name is Dylan Gunter and I will be working the Pre-K 2 and school age classrooms. I have been working with children for the past 5 years through different organizations. I have worked as a camp counselor, swim instructor and lifeguard for children ranging from 6 months to 15 years old. Your child’s safety is and always will be my #1 priority.
I am currently majoring in middle childhood education with a minor in deaf studies. I am engaged to my best friend in the whole world.
I am so excited to have joined the AAK Centerville family! I appreciate the opportunity to work with your child in helping them to master their developmental milestones!
Fun fact: I love history, especially learning about famous shipwrecks!
Hi! My name is Ms. Keighly and I am the lead teacher for the kindergarten class. I began my journey with the AAK Centerville family in April 2017 as a closer for the pre-k 2 room, followed by being the assistant and then moving to the kindergarten room as the lead.
I began college at Edison State Community College in Piqua studying business management/marketing. I quickly found that was not my calling and transferred to Wright State University where I began my study in Early Childhood Education. Along with my courses, I have been able to obtain certifications and take professional development classes. I am now set to graduate in May of 2020!
While studying ECC, I have done student teaching in both preschool and kindergarten classrooms. I absolutely love working with children and I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given at AAK.
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Hi! My name is Ms. Jenna and I am the lead teacher for our school age classroom. I graduated from Miamisburg High School in 2013. I then enrolled in Sinclair Community College. I have worked in healthcare and nutrition services and earned my STNA. After the birth of my son, I left the healthcare field and began my work in childcare.
I came to the AAK Centerville family in January 2018 as the assistant teacher in our early pre-school room. I was promoted to being the lead pre-school teacher shortly thereafter. Following several months in pre-school, I became the lead in our school age room. I will also be over our school age summer camp program and could not be more excited!
I have two sons who both attend AAK Centerville. When I am not at work, you will find me with my family, playing at the park with my boys or simply just being outdoors.
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