Threes & Fours (M/W/F Butterflies & T/Th Caterpillars)

Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Abel

Melanie Richards has a degree in Early Childhood Education from Ohio State University and is in the process of completing her teaching license at Ashland.  Melanie has worked in Head Start classrooms and is the proud mother of three.  She also serves on the SPICE committee at St. Timothy. Melanie is the lead teacher in the Butterfly and Caterpillar classroom.  

Donna Abel is a familiar face at St. Catharine.  She was a substitute teacher in the preschool as well as a volunteer at the big school.  Donna has a degree in Journalism and has worked with children as a Big Sister and tutor.  She and her husband have two children attending St. Catharine and are active in the community. Donna is the assistant teacher in the Butterfly and Caterpillar classroom.

Pre-K & Full Day Preschool

Ms. S and Mrs. E

Hope Stebelton has recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Early Childhood with an endorsement in Preschoolers with Special Needs.  She has experience working in first grade and preschool classrooms.  Hope enjoys spending time with friends and family in her free time.  Hope is the lead teacher in Pre-K and Extended Care.  

Kelley Eramo has a degree in Elementary Education and has been student teaching in the Catholic Schools for many years. Kelley is currently working on her Special Needs Endorsement.  She and her husband are the proud parents of four children.  Kelley is the assistant teacher in pre-k.

Megan Williams

Ms. Megan has moved into a Preschool Coordinator role this year.  She will continue to be a part of the program by monitoring curriculum, supporting teachers, and collaborating with families.  Megan has a B.S. from Ohio University in Early Childhood and Primary Education as well as a Master’s of Arts from Ohio State University in Early Childhood Education.  Megan has worked in the Early Care and Education field for the last 15 years as a teacher, administrator, and early childhood professional development specialist.