**Please see the News & Events page for more information on the 2024-25 school year.**
Stonybrook
Early Learning Center
Our Staff
The school is licensed by the State of Ohio, Department of Human Services. The staff includes a director, 14 teachers, a morning floating teacher, an afternoon floating teacher and a music teacher. Many of the teachers have been with Stonybrook for over 10 years. All of the staff members are certified in first aid and CPR (per state regulations). Click on the room number to see classroom pictures!
Emily Obrovac-Director
This is Miss Emily's fifth year as the director at Stonybrook ELC. She comes from 14 years in Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools. She has 7 children, all of which have been at Stonybrook ELC (the twins will be attending this year!). She is most excited to see the kids each day, and watch them grow this year!
Janine Blackwell
Miss Janine has been with Stonybrook ELC since 2017. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, crafting, cooking and hanging out with her daughter. Miss Janine says her favorite thing about teaching is "helping the kids learn and watching them grow."
Rebecca Pamer-Assistant Director
This is Miss Rebecca’s 3rd year at Stonybrook, and this is her first year as the assistant director. She has her bachelor's degree in Special Education and taught k-3 in Atlanta, Georgia, and Richland County Ohio. She is a mom of 4 Gahanna Jefferson students. In her free time, she loves to be active and read. Miss Rebecca says her favorite thing about teaching is “watching her students confidence grow and them taking pride in their work.”
Lori Winger
Miss Lori has been with Stonybrook ELC since 2010. Some of her favorite hobbies are spending time with family and gardening. Miss Lori says her favorite thing about teaching is simply "THE KIDS!"
Katie Martin
This is Katie’s first year as a full time assistant teacher. She worked with Miss Lori for the second half of the previous school year to fill in for a teacher on extended leave. Katie has a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and previously worked as a trainer for a company based here in Columbus. She has 2 children both of which attended Stonybrook; Hugh who is 6 years old and started kindergarten this year at Blacklick Elementary and Barrett who is 4 years old and is attending Stonybrook for his second and last year of Pre-K. She loves everything about being both a mom and a teacher and looks forward to spending the year watching and being a part of each child’s development.
Amy Girard
This is Miss Amy’s second year at Stonybrook. Previously, she has worked as a preschool teacher and a school counselor. Amy is excited to be back in the classroom working with children. She has three children that attend Gahanna schools and her youngest is also attending Stonybrook. Her family stays busy with hockey, basketball and volleyball. They also love family trips to Buckeye Lake and Lake Erie. Miss Amy loves standard poodles, reading, traveling and spending time making memories with her family.
Debbie Leickly
Miss Debbie has been with Stonybrook ELC since 2001. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading and spending time with family. Miss Debbie says her favorite thing about teaching is "seeing the excitement and smiles of the children everyday as they come into the classroom."
Leigh Plymale
This is Miss Leigh's fifth year at Stonybrook ELC, but she has taught preschool for 26 years! She has 4 of her own children and one grandson. Miss Leigh loves to hike and The Ohio State Buckeyes! She looks forward to coming in to school everyday to watch the children become independent learners.
Dinah Babcanec
Miss Dinah is entering her second year at Stonybrook ELC. Some of her favorite hobbies are golf, hot yoga, walking her dog, and traveling with her husband and two children. She looks forward to seeing the kids every day and especially loves watching them grow and become more independent throughout the year.
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Kaitlyn Hawthorne
This is Miss Kaitlyn's fifth year as an assistant here at Stonybrook. She loves spending time with her family , watching action movies with her husband, and her cat. She also loves shopping at Target and drinking Starbucks! Miss Kaitlyn's favorite part of teaching is seeing how much fun the kids have learning!
**Miss Kaitlyn also teaches in the afternoon with Miss Lori!