Our Team
Our teachers and assistants are all Teacher Qualified, supported by aides who are eager to grow with us. They bring warmth, creativity, and playfulness to each day, serving as the heart of play, process art, and projects. Through their care, they nurture every child’s development. All of our teachers are fulltime and work within their dedicated team to support their class, so parents can see the same familiar faces each day.
Our administrative team of four works to support the smooth running of our program, focusing on both the overall vision and day-to-day details. Their efforts help maintain a strong standard of care and education while encouraging every child’s creativity, critical thinking, and love for learning.
Natalie
Co-Owner and Hollywood Director
Natalie oversees the continuity of our programming and ensures the quality of care. She is responsible for building strong teachers, managing enrollment, and handling the day-to-day operations at the Hollywood site. Natalie upholds the SWS vision. She can often be found engaging in process art, hosting a song circle, or onboarding a new team member.
Founder and Executive Director
Allison manages operations and handles the behind-the-scenes operations of key executive business duties around the important bits of free play and projects.. SWS began in her home many years ago. She can often be found coaching and supporting teachers, reading silly stories, or editing handbooks and documents.
Molly
Program Administrator
Molly works between both schools as a "Jill of all trades," handling purchasing, maintenance, facilities, and overall school operations. As a bridge between schools she connects programing and supports essential logistics. Molly can be found one minute locating that special supply, the next troubleshooting a solution, and the next brainstorming themes with teachers.
Tahlia
Grant Park Director
Tahlia leads day-to-day teacher support, classroom coverage, and parent communication, while also managing unexpected challenges. With Small Wonders since Hollywood’s first days, she has grown as an educational leader alongside SWS’s growth. She’s known for modeling classroom organization, building routines, coaching in Kindergarten, and maintaining SWS programming standards.