Allana ventures into Early Childhood Education, bringing her multifaceted expertise from other non-profit sectors. Adept at optimizing processes and organization, she excels in assisting executives. With experience in evaluations, office operations, designing and implementing systems, and interdepartmental coordination, Allana's skills promise positive impact in nurturing young minds.

Alure’ provides administrative and project coordination support for the Marketing and Operations departments at Preschool Promise. She most recently worked in Higher Education Advancement and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management and Marketing and is currently pursuing her Master of Education, both from the University of Dayton. Alure’ gained extensive experience in marketing, communication, project management, and social media management through her roles in higher education, other professional positions, and as a small business owner. Passionate about the transformative power of education, Alure’ is excited to contribute to enhancing the educational experiences of others as part of the Preschool Promise team.

With more than 20 years of experience in education, for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations, Barbara streamlines our processes and keeps our organization running efficiently. She is excited to help our families, providers and Montgomery County fulfill the educational needs of our youngest learners.

Britney manages the ongoing design, development, and implementation of professional development for all coaches and Preschool Promise partner sites with a specific focus on the Hope Zone’s Ready to Read Sites. She has 18 years of experience working in the education field and is a graduate of Central State University, where she received her degree in Early Childhood Education.

Brittnee brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her role, grounded in her background as a former Head Start Teacher and Parent Educator. She obtained an Associates degree in ECE from Sinclair Community College in 2013 and later obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education Studies from the University of Arizona Global Campus in 2021. As a passionate mother and advocate for children on the Autism Spectrum, she is committed to ensuring that every child has access to quality education tailored to their unique needs. She believes children can be empowered to thrive through connection, understanding, and inclusive support.

With over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and working with head start, Cara specializes in childhood development, dialogic reading, and supporting children with disabilities and trauma. Cara holds a degree in Early Childhood Leadership & Advocacy from the University of Dayton and is passionate about helping young learners. Cara’s approach is grounded in Conscious Discipline, fostering emotional Intelligence and readiness for school. Cara said that she “believes every child deserves a strong, confident start and I am here to help make that happen”.

Catherine supports Preschool teachers by coordinating the Teacher Promise Stipend program and our Classroom Supply Fund. She also writes a weekly newsletter for providers, along with supporting our professional development work through data reports and analysis. Catherine has bachelor's and master's degrees in social work and has almost 30 years of experience in the non-profit and government sectors. Promoting quality early childhood education is close to her heart.

Christine comes to Preschool Promise with over 25 years of education and marketing experience, having worked for local school districts, non-profits and corporations. She supports our professional development work to ensure that no stone is unturned when it comes to preparation and planning.

Crystal received a Master's in Talent and Development from Tusculum University College of Education. She provides coaching and professional development to early childhood educators and staff at our partner sites. Crystal has over 25 years of experience in early education as an administrator, classroom teacher and home-based teacher. She is passionate about building relationships and improving teacher quality, child outcomes and training.

Erika has 10 years of experience in child-based non-profit organizations and is committed to serving the community through fundraising efforts. She is responsible for submitting proposals for private and public financial support, discovering new funding opportunities, and building and maintaining relationships with funders, donors and others within the community. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in anthropology.

Hertia provides coaching, support, training and professional development for early childhood educators and staff. She specializes in implementing Conscious Discipline in our partner sites. She has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education and has a passion for the Dayton community, working with families and volunteering at local charities. Hertia is a graduate of Sinclair Community College where she studied Early Childhood Education.

Kay is a vital part of the Ready to Read, Hope Zone coaching staff. She has worked in early childhood education for more than 30 years and is excited to be a part of the community-wide academic shift to assist in the process of preparing confident and successful Kindergarten readers.