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Our dedicated and professionally trained staff provides the children with a wonderful preschool experience. They bring the mother’s heart into the classroom and surround the child with warmth and a sense of belonging. Each lesson is carefully planned to create opportunities for learning as well as provide a magical and fun classroom environment.

Carla Hoefs
Director / Lead Teacher Pre-K

I am a very proud Buckeye of The Ohio State University! After receiving my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from OSU, I briefly taught science to 7th and 8th graders at St. Albert the Great in North Royalton. I have loved teaching preschool for the past 18 years! I am beginning my seventh year as Director of Hobbitts Preschool. In addition, I have been the lead teacher for the Pre-K class for the past five years.

I married my college sweetheart 35 years ago and have enjoyed raising our four children ~ three daughters and a son! Our oldest daughter and son-in-law just blessed us with our first grandson ~ Jonah. My husband and I currently live in Hudson while only two of our children remain in the area. We have a daughter living in Virginia and a son in North Carolina. I love traveling to visit our children, reading inspirational fiction, and taking walks with our dog Lucy. I also love stepping into Hobbitts every morning. It’s a beautiful place with beautiful people.

Mary Farr
Lead Teacher P/T Classes

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. I have been with Hobbitts Preschool for three years as a substitute teacher and Lunch Bunch monitor. This year I am excited to step into the position as lead teacher for the Friday Parent/Toddler classes.
I live in Brecksville with my husband, Dick, and our three children John (18), Maura (16), Charlie (12), and also with our dog Riley! I enjoy volunteering at Assumption Academy and Our Lady of the Elms High School, spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and walking. I am looking forward to another year at Hobbitts Preschool!

Jackie Ross
Lead Teacher 3's / Passport 2 Discovery

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Penn State. Most of my course work was dedicated to the education of young children from infancy through third grade. I have been working with children my entire adult life in many different capacities and educational settings both professionally and as a volunteer.
This fall I will be starting my fourth year at Hobbitts as the lead teacher for all the three-year-old classes. Each year brings new challenges and amazing experiences. I am also looking forward to developing and teaching our brand new Passport 2 Discovery enrichment class this year.
I have been married for twenty-two years and have two children, a daughter who is sixteen and a son who is twelve. We have resided in Broadview Heights for six years. We share our home with three small dogs and a bunny. I am an avid reader, love live music and enjoy interior design and decoration, however, my greatest love outside of family, friends, and work would have to be my horse Niko. I spend a great deal of my free time at the barn playing and working with horses.

Georgia Roselli
Lead Teacher T/Th 4's

I attended Akron University majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have taught for 26 years in a preschool environment. Of those 26 years, thirteen have been spent at Hobbitts Preschool as the lead teacher for the Tuesday/Thursday four-year-old class.
I have been married for 33 years to my husband Carm and we have a son, Brian, who is 22 years old. We recently built a home in Hinckley and have really been enjoying it. Walking my dog, bird watching, going to Florida, reading, and of course working at Hobbitts are just a few of my favorite things to do!

Karen Leard
Lead Teacher M/W/F 4's

I attended Kent State University majoring in Education. I spent many years actively involved in our children’s school as a volunteer and PTA Council Representative. I am beginning my 12th year at Hobbitts Preschool as the lead teacher for the Monday/Wednesday/Friday four-year-old class. Before coming to Hobbitts I was a before and after-school teacher for the Salvation Army and a teacher in a local day care.
My husband and I currently reside in Brecksville where we raised our four children. We now have two grandchildren, one granddog, and one grandcat! I love to go boating, fishing, and traveling with my family!!

Linda Begley
Assistant Teacher 3's / Passport 2 Discovery

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University where I met my husband of 25 years. I have worked as a hospital nurse and a school nurse. I have held my most important job as Mom since 1990. I have three children, a 21-year old daughter, a 16-year-old son, and a 13-year-old daughter.
My family resides in Broadview Heights where I am actively involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, high school marching band, and our church. I am starting my fourth school year at Hobbitts as the teacher assistant for the three-year-old classes. I hope to help children grow and learn in a caring and fun environment. I really enjoy interacting with the three-year-olds and seeing their development and mastery of new skills as the school year progresses.

Jan Hansler
Assistant Teacher M/W/F 4's / T/Th 4's

I received a Master of Arts from Governor State University in Illinois. Twenty-nine years ago I married my husband Jim. We have two daughters. Our oldest daughter, Kim, is 26 years old and is a Special Education teacher. Katie is 23 years old and is a biologist. I am originally from Chicago but have raised our family in Brecksville.
I am the teacher assistant for the two day and three day four-year-old classes. I have been with Hobbitts for 15 years! I enjoy reading, camping, and helping in our church nursery.

Carin Kubera
Assistant Teacher Pre-K

I attended Cleveland State University majoring in Elementary Education. Prior to joining the Hobbitts family two years ago as a teacher assistant for the Prek class, I worked for 22 years as a Special Education PSR teacher. I had the privilege of working one-on-one with individuals who have disabilities. This year marks my 16th year as a Challenger Baseball Coach. For the past seven years I’ve enjoyed working in preschool through 5th grade as a Special Education Assistant and substitute for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District.
I have been married for 21 years and I have three children ~ Michael, Katey, and Gracey. I enjoy music, gardening, travel, and most of all spending time with my family!

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