Meet Our Teachers

Hannah graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She spent the first nine years of her teaching career at The Orchard School where she taught first and second grade. In 2016 Hannah graduated with her Masters of Science in Education Administration from Butler University. She worked as a school administrator for one year in Carmel before deciding to stay home with her children. When Hannah’s son enrolled at TCC last fall she knew it was a special place! Her admiration for the school only grew as the year progressed and when the Director’s position became available it felt like a great fit! Hannah is thrilled to be a part of the TCC family and is looking forward to helping the school continue to thrive! Hannah and her husband, Nick, have two children- Declan and Veda. When not at The Children’s Corner, she enjoys being outdoors with her family. (2023)

Susie is an IU graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, minoring in Art. She studied at Jordan School of Dance as well and, also, has her real estate license. She previously worked in property management for her family business and taught dance lessons at local schools for several years. She and her husband, Jim, have three children, Shannon (Matt) and Grandson, George; Tyler (Diana) and Shane. Tyler and Shane are TCC alumni. Susie enjoys music, dance, reading, animals, her horse, Joey, and is an artist in her own right. She is a lead in the 2’s and 3’s (Monday and Tuesday). In addition, she teaches Creative Movement at the Corner and has led an Art Camp in our Summer Program. This is Susie’s 22nd year with TCC. (since 1999)

Maryclare grew up in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood. Both she and her husband, Patrick attended The Children’s Corner. She attended San Diego State University and studied communications. Maryclare worked in Orange County for Pacific Life in Meetings, Marketing as well as Event Planning. Patrick and Maryclare reconnected in Chicago after college and were married here in Indianapolis. They now have three children, two of whom are TCC graduates and Gwen who will be in the Pre-K this school year. Maryclare will be the assistant (Monday) and lead (Wednesday/Friday) in the 2’s and 3’s. (since 2020)

Suzanne graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education. She has taught Kindergarten through eighth grade in New Albany and Westfield, IN; Nashville, TN and Blackrock, Ireland. Suzanne and her husband, Jay, have been married 27 years. They have three children. Jack (21), Kate (20) and Anna (18), all TCC graduates. In her free time, she enjoys teaching yoga, going hiking, reading. She will be sharing her yoga teaching expertise with the 3’s and 4’s. In Suzanne’s words “I am so excited to be teaching in the 3’s and 4’s program. Suzanne leads in the 3’s and 4’s morning and afternoon programs. (Since 2016)

Nicole graduated from the University of Milwaukee Wisconsin with an Elementary Education degree. The next ten years she worked in the mortgage banking industry with JP Morgan Chase relocating to Tampa, FL. She and her husband, Hani, have been married for 13 years and happily moved to Indianapolis for his job in 2013. Nicole has stayed home the last almost 6 years with their two daughters. Both TCC graduates Leila and Miriam attend IHM school. Beside spending time walking and running she loves swimming with the family at the Rivera Club, reading books and traveling to visit family and friends. Nicole will be a lead in the 3’s and 4’s morning program and the assistant in the Extended Day program. (since 2018)

Erica has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University. She returned to school and earned her MS in Early Education from Marian University. She taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Pike Township. Erica has been happily married to her husband, Erik, for fifteen years. They have three children: Sara (12), Reese (10) and Brendan (8). All three are TCC graduates and love to come back and visit whenever they can. After her first daughter was born, Erica left teaching to stay at home full-time with her children. Erica enjoys spending time at her family’s lake house and spend the summer tubing, skiing, kayaking and swimming with her family. She likes to cook and entertain for family and friends. She also loves DIY projects and her home is full of pieces that exhibit her personal touch. Erica and her children love crafting and biking together. Erica is excited to work with the staff and families at The Children’s Corner and will be working as an assistant in the 3’s and 4’s morning program. (since 2017)

(since 2023)

Page graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education as well as a Kindergarten endorsement. After completing her student teaching in Indianapolis and England, she taught 1st and 2nd grades in Lawrence Township. After her second son was born, she stayed home with her boys. Page and her husband, Ed, have 4 children – Jack, Charlie, Stuart and Benjamin, ranging in age from 17 to 25. The three youngest are all graduates of The Children’s Corner. Page enjoys running, cooking and traveling. This is Page’s 12th year at TCC. Page will be working as a lead in the Pre-Kindergarten program. (since 2010)

Angela graduated from IU with a degree in Elementary Education. Her first teaching position was in Washington Township as a teacher’s assistant for a Developmental Kindergarten and then for Second grade. She then moved to Michigan with her husband where she taught Kindergarten and then First grade. After their time in Michigan, they moved back to Indianapolis where her first daughter was born. Angie and her husband then had 3 additional children: one boy and two more girls. Their children range in age from 23-16. The oldest two attended TCC and were in Cathy Johnson’s 2’s and 3’s class. Angela is very excited to join this wonderful community again and when she is not headed to soccer games or practice, she enjoys walking her dogs, reading and she is beginning to learn to quilt. Angela is a lead in the Pre-Kindergarten program. (since 2020)

Alissa is originally from Anderson, Indiana and attended Indiana University on a Track and Field/Cross Country scholarship. After school, she moved to New York City and worked for an advertising agency for 7 years before moving to Indianapolis in 1995. She and her husband, Tom, have been married 27 years and have two sons. Weston, an IU grad and Wyatt a Senior at Hanover. They love living in Broad Ripple close to parks, the Monon and the canal. This is Alissa’s eighteenth year at The Children's Corner. She is an assistant in Pre-Kindergarten and works in the Pre-K Extended Day Programs and the Friday Fun & Lunch program. (since 2006)

Bethany is a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, minus the 4 years she spent at Drake University in Iowa studying public relations. She and her husband, Chad, have one daughter, Ellie, a graduate of TCC. Ellie is currently a fourth grader at St. Luke Catholic School. Bethany has served TCC on the Evening of Art committee as a committee chairperson and as a past board member. She is excited to start her second year as part of the Pre-Kindergarten staff. (since 2020)

Franny studied Psychology and Human Development at Ball State University. She grew up near Purdue University and moved to Indy after college. Prior to having children, she worked as the Director of Membership and Education for a trade organization. She also volunteered in Dinosphere at the Children’s Museum. Franny has spent the past six years at home raising her five-year old twins, who are graduates of The Children’s Corner. In her free time, Franny enjoys gardening, baking, reading, and traveling with her husband and children. Franny will be working as an assistant in the 2’s and 3’s classes. (Since 2022)