Gail Aznar - Director - Graduate Utah State University
Married to Juan Aznar, who is also a Utah State University Graduate. I have three sons, two of whom graduated from college this year. My oldest Juan is teaching at Laytonsville Elementary as a P.E. teacher. My second son Paul is also a graduate of Utah State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jacob my youngest is a freshman at South Carroll High School.

I enjoy walking, bicycling, skiing, dancing, reading and playing piano. I have a passion for children and I believe it is important for children to learn a healthy lifestyle which includes eating nutritious foods, exercise and rest. Character education is extremely important to me, teaching children to be honest, trustworthy, responsible and to have self respect.

Julie Hild – Assistant Director

I have lived in Carroll County for 39 years. I graduated from Liberty High in 1985 and received my Child Development Certificate in 1986. I have been teaching for 21 years. I was a Director at a Center in Howard County for 6 years. I have been married for 20 years and have two teenagers that we adopted from Russia.

I have been a part of Rhymes and Reason’s since the first day that we opened. I am the Assistant Director and I love being a part of this great family.

Miss Noi Sitterley – School Age Program Director

Miss Noi was born in Thailand and now is a Citizen of the USA. She has over 18 years of experience working with students in Thailand. She moved to the US in 2001 and worked in a Center in Pennsylvania. Miss Noi has worked at Rhymes and Reasons for over 5 years.

Her Education is:

- M.Ed from Thailand
- MA in Communication from Wheaton College in Chicago
- Early Childhood Education Certificate in Pennsylvania
- MMSR (Maryland Module School Readiness) Program in Maryland
- Curriculum in Classroom Management in Maryland
- School Age Training Certificate in Maryland

Miss Noi's Philosophy is a Positive Approach System, she likes for the children to learn in an Inter-Cultural Atmosphere.

Paula Schwab -– School Age Children

I am married to Brad Schwab and we have lived in Eldersburg since 1973. We have 2 grown children, Merredith and BJ. Our daughter recently received her MBA from Middle Tennessee State University and is married and living in Nashville, TN. Our son just graduated from Frostburg State University with a degree in Business. He lives in Cumberland, Md.

I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University, and have taught Kindergarten for Baltimore County Schools for 39 years. I enjoy quilting, cross stitch, reading, crafting, and exercising. I like working with young children and seeing the world through their eyes! I love to teach using a multi-disiplinary approach incorporating music, dance, drama, art, poetry, and creative writing. My favorite essay about teaching is by Robert Fulghum, "ALL I EVER REALLY NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN!" I want my young students to come to school every day and be excited about learning something new! I am very happy to be at RHYMES AND REASONS, as this center embodies the BEST in Early Childhood Education practices!

Beverly Ann Pierce – Pre K – Older 4s
I grew up in suburban Philadelphia where I attended Bucks County Community College. I transferred to Michigan State University. I earned a BS degree from the College of Human Ecology, majoring in Human Environment and Design. Classes in Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Nutrition, and Interior Design were required courses. I completed the course work for Senior Staff Certification at Carroll County Community College.

I have worked in a variety of childcare settings. I worked at the Michigan State University Laboratory Preschool as a lab for classes. While my daughter was young I did in home day care. I worked in exchange for tuition at a Parent Cooperative Preschool. I was a substitute assistant teacher at a large Child Development Center in the toddler, preschool, and kindergarten rooms. Before moving to Maryland, I was employed at the Okemos Montessori School in Okemos, Michigan for 5 years. While there, I worked as a preschool assistant for 4 years. Then, I worked in the elementary and toddler rooms the last year to decide which age level I preferred because I considered taking the rigorous Montessori Teaching course.

I have been employed at Rhymes and Reasons for 9 years. I completed the Maryland Model for School Readiness Training, and have used it in my classroom for two years. The work sampling system helps teachers gather data about each child.

I love learning and usually take more classes than we are required to have in order to maintain certification. I love nature and try to excite the children about our world. I have traveled and lived in Europe and help the children to learn about other places. Art and crafts are my passion and are used to learn in my classroom.

I have had many volunteer positions in the community thanks to my daughters’’ activities. I have volunteered in schools, theater programs, Girl Scouts, and 4-H clubs. I often mentor students from High School who are doing Child Development Internships.

Mrs. Bette Ward – 2 year Olds

Mrs. Bette Ward has been the 2's teacher since October 1, 2007. She comes to us from Lisbon Children's Christian Care Center where she had been since 1995 working with Children from age 2 through school-age. She received her degree from Towson University in 1971 and her 90 hour certification from Carroll Community in 1996.

Mrs. Bette grew up in Montgomery County, but has been an Eldersburg resident for 30 years. She is married and has raised two sons in this community. Mrs. Bette enjoys working with children of all ages and watch them learn and develop into unique individuals.

Regina Redman
Hi, my name is Regina Redman and I have been a resident of Maryland for 18 years. I am originally from Manchester, Ohio. I live in the Sykesville area with my husband and two children 16 and 14. I am also an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Community where I have been teaching religious education classes for the past 7 years. I am a Senior Staff employee with many years experience. My previous work experience has been with the Archdiocese of Baltimore. I was employed by John Paul Regional Catholic School for 14 years and the last 10 I was a Co-operative teacher for Pre-4.

I have experience working with a diverse group of children to meet their physical and psycho-social needs. I enjoy the outdoors, camping and I am starting to learn how to play golf. I am really having a great time working with all the children and I have made many new friends with the other teachers.

Barbara Stankewicz - Early 3 year olds
Born and raised in the Scranton area of Pennsylvania. I am Senior Staff Certified. I have been teaching for 20 years working with infants to school age.

I have taught in Howard and Carroll Counties as well as Scranton, Wilkes Barre and the suburbs of Philadelphia.

I am a mother of 3 - Tiffany 22, Justin 14 and Ryan 8. My husband and I have been married for 23 years and we live in Mt. Airy.