The Team
Corey Sethi
Director of HOPE Preschool
Corey’s journey with HOPE Preschool is deeply personal, having experienced the magic of this community from every angle—first as a HOPE parent, room mom, and member of the Praise and Celebration team, and later as a classroom teacher.
Stepping into the role of Director, she brings over a decade of elementary teaching experience and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration to the HOPE leadership team. Her extensive time teaching first grade—where she also served as a team leader and mentor—gave her a unique, firsthand understanding of exactly what children need to master to transition successfully into elementary school.
This unique blend of high-level academic leadership and a deep-rooted love for the HOPE community ensures that every child receives a rigorous, play-based academic foundation within a joyful, nurturing environment.
- Favorite Children’s Book to Read Aloud: Little Blue Truck
- When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Cheering on my two sons at their travel baseball games!
Ellie Kahn
Office Manager
Ellie has been a dedicated part of the HOPE family for years, first getting to know our school as a parent before stepping in as a room mom and devoted volunteer.
Stepping into the role of Office Manager, she brings a diverse background in business and real estate to the HOPE administrative team. Her extensive experience coordinating local community programs—from leading Girl Scout troops to supporting the local animal shelter and serving on the PTA Board—gives her a strong, hands-on understanding of how to support and connect our preschool families.
This unique blend of professional business expertise and a deep-rooted love for the HOPE community ensures that our front office runs smoothly, efficiently, and with a welcoming touch for every family who walks through our doors.
Teachers
Classes
Bunnies
Ms. Megan
Favorite Children’s Book: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie!
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: On the soccer field with my three boys!
Ms. Amber
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: At home with my girls.
Frogs
Ms. Megan
Favorite Children’s Book:The Book with No Pictures
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Running around/trying to keep up with my 3 boys
Ms. Netty
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: At the library
Penguins
Ms. Sam
Favorite Children’s Book: The Wide Mouthed Frog
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Hiking or Fishing with my family
Ms. Katelyn
Favorite Children’s Book:The Pout-Pout Fish written by Deborah Diesen
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: With a book in one hand and a coffee in the other
Butterflies
Ms. Lisa
Favorite Children’s Book:“Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Watching my kids play their favorite sports (son – travel baseball; daughter – travel soccer) or walking my Australian Shepherd.
Ms. V
Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Hanging with my two dogs, Ash and Zero, reading a book.
Friday Birds
Ms. Donna
Favorite Children’s Book: Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Playing mahjong or dominos with my book club friends.
Mrs. Simmons
Favorite Children’s Book: Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting … but Invisible Germs by Judith Anne Rice
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: On the treadmill or reading.
Ladybugs
Mrs. Norwood
Favorite Children’s Book: The Little Engine That Could and anything Piggy and Elephant
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Running outdoors or baking and playing with my kids.
Mrs. Maxwell
Favorite Children’s Book: The Easter Egg by Jan Brett
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Curled up on the couch with a good book, a cup of coffee, and my dog.
Bees
Ms. Wendy
Favorite Children’s Book: There’s a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Supporting my son with his Marching Band and my daughter with her artwork. Or if I get the chance, you’ll also find me with a book.
Ms. Heather
Favorite Children’s Book: The Monster at the End of This Book (featuring Grover)
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Traveling!
Giraffes
Ms. Lily
Favorite Children’s Book:The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Playing outside with my bulldog, Cooper!
Ms. Cynthia
Favorite Children’s Book: Giraffes can’t dance
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: You can find me on an adventure with scouts.
Turtles
Señora Lilly
Favorite Children’s Book: “Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom”
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Visiting my favorite thrift shop, experimenting in the kitchen, or cuddling with my 7 pound Chihuahua.
Señora Dhoree
Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat, Dr Seuss books or any picture book with funny stories
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Unwinding in a quiet place to get a moment of peace or preparing for upcoming activities.
Owls
Ms. Payal
Favorite Children’s Book: “Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom”
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Spending time with my family, exploring new places, creating art, and making special memories with my two boys.
Ms. Sneha
Favorite Children’s Book: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Spending time with my family, exploring new places, and enjoying simple moments like reading or relaxing at home.
Ducks
Mrs. Lukanich
Favorite Children’s Book: The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Going on nature walks, sipping on Starbucks, or running around town with my three busy kiddos!
Ms. Sabrina
Favorite Children’s Book: If you give a mouse a cookie
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Outside in nature with my family, enjoying our time together.
Music
Ms. Susan
Favorite Children’s Book: “I really like slop” by mo willems (elephant and piggie)
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: At home with my family!!
After Care
Ms. Ash
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Crafting.
Ms. V
Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Hanging with my two dogs, Ash and Zero, reading a book.
Ms. Lily
Favorite Children’s Book:The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Playing outside with my bulldog, Cooper!
Ms. Netty
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: At the library
Ms. Wendy
Favorite Children’s Book: There’s a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: Supporting my son with his Marching Band and my daughter with her artwork. Or if I get the chance, you’ll also find me with a book.
Ms. Katelyn
Favorite Children’s Book:The Pout-Pout Fish written by Deborah Diesen
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me: With a book in one hand and a coffee in the other