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Christine Haynes
Director / Lead Teacher MW 3's / T TH 3's
I received a Master's degree in Education from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Baldwin Wallace College. I taught kindergarten for nine years at St. Leo the Great Elementary School in Cleveland and the T/TH four year old class at Hobbitts for two years. This is my second year as the lead 3's teacher, and I am looking forward to my seventh year as director of this fantastic school!
My husband Brad and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for nineteen years. We reside in Broadview Heights with our two children. Our daughter, Rylie (16) and our son, Cameron (13) are both former Hobbitteers! I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and traveling.
Director / Lead Teacher MW 3's / T TH 3's
I received a Master's degree in Education from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Baldwin Wallace College. I taught kindergarten for nine years at St. Leo the Great Elementary School in Cleveland and the T/TH four year old class at Hobbitts for two years. This is my second year as the lead 3's teacher, and I am looking forward to my seventh year as director of this fantastic school!
My husband Brad and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for nineteen years. We reside in Broadview Heights with our two children. Our daughter, Rylie (16) and our son, Cameron (13) are both former Hobbitteers! I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and traveling.
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Sue McDermott Assistant Teacher T/Th AM 3's / M/W/F PreK 1 / PreK 2 / Passport 2 Discovery I am a graduate of the University of Akron with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked as both a preschool teacher and nanny. For the past several years, I have enjoyed working as the babysitter for the Parent/Toddler classes as well as supervising Lunch Bunch. I have been married for 18 years to my husband, Bill. Together we have 2 girls, Sami (18) and Kenzie (16). Both are former Hobbitters! We love living in Richfield where our daughters attend school in the Revere School District. I enjoy traveling, biking and watching my kids sporting events. I am so excited to be part of the classroom experience as the assistant teacher for the 3's, PreK 1, PreK 2 and Passport 2 Discovery classes. |
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Suzie Knotek
Assistant Teacher T/Th PreK 1
I am a graduate of Miami University with a degree in Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. I also received an Early Childhood Education (PreK - 3) degree from Ashland University. This is my 6th year working at Hobbitts Preschool, but I have been part of Hobbitts as a parent since 2004. See if you can spot me in the 50th Anniversary picture in the hall! I worked in daycare, preschool and as a nanny before I had the privilege of being a stay at home mom.
My sweet husband Gerry and I have been married for 28 years and we have lived in Richfield for 16 years. We have 3 awesome boys (ages 22, 19 and 15) and a delightful 10 year old daughter.
Of course, I love to spend time with my family! We spend many hours watching, driving, and chasing kids at sports of every sort, but you might find me scrapbooking, walking the dog, hiking or volunteering at Assumption Academy.
Assistant Teacher T/Th PreK 1
I am a graduate of Miami University with a degree in Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. I also received an Early Childhood Education (PreK - 3) degree from Ashland University. This is my 6th year working at Hobbitts Preschool, but I have been part of Hobbitts as a parent since 2004. See if you can spot me in the 50th Anniversary picture in the hall! I worked in daycare, preschool and as a nanny before I had the privilege of being a stay at home mom.
My sweet husband Gerry and I have been married for 28 years and we have lived in Richfield for 16 years. We have 3 awesome boys (ages 22, 19 and 15) and a delightful 10 year old daughter.
Of course, I love to spend time with my family! We spend many hours watching, driving, and chasing kids at sports of every sort, but you might find me scrapbooking, walking the dog, hiking or volunteering at Assumption Academy.
Diane Mack
Lead Teacher M/W/F PreK 1 / T/TH PreK 1
I hold a Master's degree in Literacy from Akron University and Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Elementary Education from National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois. I spent one year as a long term substitute as a Primary Special Needs teacher at Rushwood Elementary in Macedonia, then later taught kindergarten there for four years. I was a member of the Hobbitts Parent Board and spent half of a year subbing in the Parent/Toddler class. I have thoroughly enjoyed being the lead teacher for the MWF and T/TH PreK 1 classes! This will be my seventh year as a PreK 1 teacher I am looking forward to another wonderful year!
My husband Adam and I have been married for almost twenty-two years and have four children - Grace (18), AJ (16), Gabby (12), Sammy (10). All of our children are former Hobbitteers! I have been a member of the Hobbitts family for thirteen years! My family keeps me very busy and I love every minute of it! Spending time with them is my favorite thing to do! When we're not running from activity to activity we love to travel or just enjoy quiet time at home.
Lead Teacher M/W/F PreK 1 / T/TH PreK 1
I hold a Master's degree in Literacy from Akron University and Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Elementary Education from National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois. I spent one year as a long term substitute as a Primary Special Needs teacher at Rushwood Elementary in Macedonia, then later taught kindergarten there for four years. I was a member of the Hobbitts Parent Board and spent half of a year subbing in the Parent/Toddler class. I have thoroughly enjoyed being the lead teacher for the MWF and T/TH PreK 1 classes! This will be my seventh year as a PreK 1 teacher I am looking forward to another wonderful year!
My husband Adam and I have been married for almost twenty-two years and have four children - Grace (18), AJ (16), Gabby (12), Sammy (10). All of our children are former Hobbitteers! I have been a member of the Hobbitts family for thirteen years! My family keeps me very busy and I love every minute of it! Spending time with them is my favorite thing to do! When we're not running from activity to activity we love to travel or just enjoy quiet time at home.
Carin Kubera
Lead Teacher Parent/Toddler Classes / Passport 2 Discovery
I attended Cleveland State University majoring in Elementary Education. This is my twelfth year at Hobbitts Preschool! It is a wonderful community to be part of in which I thoroughly enjoy teaching the Parent/Toddler classes as well as the Passport 2 Discovery class. What adventures we have!
Prior to joining the Hobbitts family, I was a special education PSR teacher and an educational assistant for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District. This summer marks my 27th year as a Challenger baseball coach, a league for individuals ages 5-22 who have physical and developmental challenges.
My husband Jim and I have been married for 31 years and live in Broadview Heights. We are blessed with three children and a son-in-law ~ Michael, Katey (Matt), and Grace. Katey is a Music Therapist working with patients in hospice. Grace is a Speech-Language Pathologist working with children. They are all extremely dedicated to their work and find it very rewarding!
It is a pleasure to be teaching children and engaging families. Outside of my work at Hobbitts, I enjoy gardening, traveling, decorating, hiking, reading and especially spending time with my family and friends!
Mindy Opsincs
Lead Teacher PreK 2
Hi! My name is Mindy Opsincs. I am excited to be the lead teacher for the PreK 2 class this year! I have assisted in the PreK 2 class in the past for 2 years and this will be my 2nd year as lead teacher. I love being with this age group. I have a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Akron and have 12 years of experience teaching and assisting preschool classrooms.
My husband Brad is a Hobbitts Alumni and Revere graduate. We moved to Richfield 5 years ago to be closer to friends and family. We have been married for 15 years and have 3 spunky children. Our daughter Brianna is 11, who loves all things to do with teaching and reading. Our son Bennett is 6, he considers himself an animal facts expert and loves being outdoors. Michael is 11 and came to live with us in December of 2018 and we adopted him in December of 2020. He loves all kids of music and being outdoors. We enjoy hiking as a family. You can always find me reading and drinking coffee when I have free time.
I am excited to continue my adventure at Hobbitts Preschool and look forward to meeting and getting to know you all
Mary Farr
Assistant Teacher MW AM 3's
I received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. It’s hard to believe that I am starting my 13th year at Hobbitts. I taught the Parent/Toddler classes for 6 years and have been a substitute teacher, lunch bunch monitor, and babysitter for the Parent/Toddler classes. I am thrilled to be starting my third year as the assistant teacher for the M/W 3’s class. Each year brings new challenges and amazing experiences.
Our family moved to Hinckley last year from Brecksville. My husband and I have been married for 32 years and have 3 children ages 28, 26, and 22. In my free time I enjoy reading, taking my dog for long walks, traveling, and most of all, spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer Fenner
Assistant Teacher T/TH PM 3's
I am a graduate of Marymount School of Nursing and spent time working in cardiac and oncology in a hospital setting. I then had the privilege of being a stay at home mom. I joined the Hobbitts family in 2020, providing babysitting during the Parent/Toddler classes as well as occasional substitute teaching. I am very excited to be a part of your child's journey now as an assistant teacher.
My husband Sam and I have been married for 17 years and have three children. Norah (11), Grant (9), and Aaron (7) are all former Hobbitteers and are now Revere Minutemen! Our family enjoys swimming and bike rides, as well as movies and games at home. Aside from all things "mom", I am an avid reader, dog lover, crafter, and baker.
