Highly qualified professionals

Our Team

Gina Lang

Pride & Joy's founder, Gina Lang, opened her doors to families in our community in 1998, after her daughter was born, and after working as an early childhood educator since 1990. Pride & Joy was founded as a family-home daycare licensed for five children, with the intent of creating a professional early childhood experience for children and families, in a home like environment…

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Founder

Henrietta

Brandi Swift

Bachelor of Science in Early Education

Has been working with P&J since 2010

Previously taught universal pre-k

and toddlers

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

brandi_pj@yahoo.com

Program Director

Morgan Harrington

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Has been working with P&J since 2016

Previously taught school-age

Previously assistant director in Geneseo

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

morgan.pride.joy@gmail.com

Assistant Director

Hope Watson

Child Development Associate in Infants and Toddlers

Has been working with P&J since 2018

Lead Infant Teacher

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

Lead Coordinator

Katie Frego

Pursuing Associates in Early Childhood

Has been working with P&J since 2021

Lead Toddler Teacher

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

Center Coordinator

Avon

Rebecca Niles

Bachelor of Science in Education

Has been working with P&J since 2013

Previously infant lead teacher

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

rebecca.pj.geneseo@gmail.com

Program Director

Assistant Director

Laura Martin

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Has been working with P&J since 2014

Previously taught school-age

laura.pj.livonia@gmail.com

Geneseo

Nicole Williams

Masters of Science in Adaptive Physical Education

Has been working with P&J since 2014

Previously taught pre-k

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

nicole.pj.geneseo@gmail.com

Program Director

Helena Vazquez

Child Development Associate

Has been working with P&J since 2019

Current pre-school lead teacher

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

Center Coordinator

Jennifer Dorety

Bachelor of Science in Education

Master of Science in Literacy in Progress

Has been working with P&J since 2014

Current universal pre-k lead teacher

Previously taught pre-k

CPR and First Aid certified

Center Coordinator

Livonia

Josi Curts

Child Development Associate

Has been working with P&J since 2010

Taught toddlers

CPR, First Aid, MAT certified

Josi.pj.livonia@gmail.com

Program Director

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