Our Owner
Stephanie Medina
My name is Stephanie Medina! I am the owner and one of the teachers at Little Treasures. Teaching is my passion and what I have always strived to do while growing up. Through hard work and dedication, I have created Little Treasures, so that children can love learning and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. My entire life, I have watched my aunt and grandmother go above and beyond for their students as educators in their own classrooms. It is my dream, to help all of my students reach their full potential and dream big in life. Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to learn new things and enjoy life.
The students here will learn to love, respect and treat everyone around them with kindness and acceptance. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught Kindergarten, preschool and 4th grade for 9 years prior to opening Little Treasures. I am also a mother and understand how important your little one is to you. I will always encourage, teach and provide children with the opportunity to be the best they can be. I am genuinely excited to be teaching your child this year and can’t wait to get to know you as well. I enjoy traveling the world, ballroom/Latin dancing, crafts and spending time with my family.
The students here will learn to love, respect and treat everyone around them with kindness and acceptance. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught Kindergarten, preschool and 4th grade for 9 years prior to opening Little Treasures. I am also a mother and understand how important your little one is to you. I will always encourage, teach and provide children with the opportunity to be the best they can be. I am genuinely excited to be teaching your child this year and can’t wait to get to know you as well. I enjoy traveling the world, ballroom/Latin dancing, crafts and spending time with my family.
Our Directors
Maria Cuthrell
Miss Maria earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science at Grand Valley State University with a minor in Biology. When she graduated, she traveled the world and visited Japan, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Austria. Recently she worked at University of Michigan as a Spine sales rep specialist helping people young and old to live normal lives again. When Miss Maria found out she had a little treasure on the way, she decided she wanted to work with kids and share her love of teaching and learning with young minds at Little Treasures as an assistant teacher. Miss Maria is very happy and loves all of her kids at little treasures and her newest little treasure who she welcomed in March 2022!
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Elizabeth Hall
I am very excited to get the chance to learn and grow with your kids here at Little Treasures! My name is Elizabeth Blackmer, and I have been working with kids since I entered the workforce at 16 years old. Being able to work with kids and to teach them valuable life skills is my greatest passion. Having spent a couple of years with the Little Treasures Family, I can say without a doubt, this is the best place for your children. Outside of teaching, I am also a cheerleading coach for all ages, ranging from 3 to 18. I am very blessed to have two jobs that I love. I come from a large family and have three little dogs to keep my house nice and lively at all times! I cannot wait to watch your children grow here at Little Treasures and learn all about your families as well!
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Elizabeth Lake Location
Jeanne Fitzgibbons
My name is Jeanne FitzGibbons! I have been teaching for twenty fives! I have taught Special Education, Kindergarten,Pre kindergarten and Pre -School! I have B.S in Elementary Education! I also have a M.S in Special Education! I grew up on Long Island , New York. I moved to Michigan thirty years ago! I’m am excited to teach GSRP at Little Treasures! I have three grown children! Savannah 28,Colin 25 and Ryan 23! My hobbies are painting and singing I. Choirs! |
Vivianne Sprague
Hola! Mi nombre es Vivianne Sprague, I was born and raised in a little town close to the Andes Mountains in Chile, South America. I received my CDA, or my Child Development Association Certification from West Palm Beach Community College in Florida. I have also lived in Indiana, where I worked as a Head Start teacher. Working together with the students and their families really made a difference for me. While working for Head Start, I attended Ivy-Tech Community College to obtain my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have my certification in ESL as well as being a bilingual preschool teacher. In 2008 I returned to my home country Chile, where I taught English to preschool aged children for 5 years. The experience of working with them was truly an unforgettable one. In 2013 I moved back to Michigan and decided to speak Spanish and I am so excited to start my role as a GSRP Teacher at Little Treasures!
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Diana McKayMore information to come!
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Juanita BrownMore information to come!
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Angeline Ruiz Pasillas
My name is Angeline, I am so glad to be able to be a part of little treasures, I’ve always enjoyed interacting with children and helping them learn and have fun. I plan on studying child psychology, in hopes to make a difference. I’m super excited for this experience with your little one!
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Celia RosadoMore information to come!
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Citlaly Hurtado
My name is Citlaly! I am so happy I get to be apart of your child’s journey hear at Little Treasures Early Childhood Center. I feel so lucky that I will be apart of your child’s development! I love seeing the joy in the children’s faces as they start to learn and discover about our incredible world. This will be my first time working in childcare, but I have done all of my trainings and continue to educate myself!
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Vivianna RedondoMore information to come!
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Jennice Caban
Hi, my name is Jennice, I have always loved spending time with children because of their huge imagination and goofy point of view of the world. It is so fun to listen to their stories that are out of this world. I am also a student, one of my passions is studying medicine in the hopes that in the future I can help people as much as I possibly can.
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Nikki LewisMore information to come!
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Airport Road Location
Jessica Lane
My name is Jessica. I have been working in early childhood education since 2014. I’ve worked with every age range of children. However, I found my passion working with three and four years old. I have my Child Development Associate credential in infant and toddlers and I am working toward my degree in early childhood education at Henry Ford College. |
Angelica DeJesus
My name is Angelica. I am so happy to be working with and caring for your children! I have been caring for children since the age of 15 and it has become a huge part of my life. Working with children is my passion and I am thrilled to be with them everyday and watch them grow! I am currently working towards earning my Child Development Associate Credential in infants and toddlers and hope to further my education in Early Childhood Development.
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Jade Mallison
My name is Jade Mallison. I am one of the teachers at Little Treasures. I moved here in November 2019 from the southeast of England. I am a mom of 6. My oldest is 13 and my youngest is 10 months old. I hope to one day travel to Greece. I love being able to work with children and watch them grow. I can’t wait to meet you and you little one and see what fun adventures unfold this year!
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Shelia Montanez
Hi, my name is Shelia Montanez and I am so happy to be a part of the teaching staff here at Little Treasures! I have been lucky enough to work at both locations and I am so happy to be permanently placed in the toddler room at our Airport location. Working with children is truly a passion of mine, and I am so grateful to have my third child on the way. I am excited to continue my journey in childcare with your children, and play a vital role in your little kiddos life! |
Ella Klein
My name is Ella, and I am a teacher at Little Treasures. I am so lucky I get to work with some of my best friends, and your children. I have found my passion working with children, and I hope I can continue to make an impact in your life as well! I love making sure your kids have a beautiful and fun environment to come to every single day, because I know that’s what I would want for my sister who also attends Little Treasures!
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Eric Blackmer
Hi, my name is Eric Blackmer and I am so excited for this opportunity to join the Little Treasures family. I have always been a kid at heart and this is the best opportunity for me to truly embrace that again. I love working at Little Treasures because of the amazing family atmosphere amongst the staff. Especially the chance to work alongside my sister Elizabeth! I cannot wait to continue this journey with your kiddos!
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Lauren KonkleMore information to come!
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Stanislav Yanovsky
Hi there, my name is Stas and I am the newest member to the Little Treasures staff. I now have the opportunity to show kids all of the wonders of the world, and to work along side some of my best friends. I will continue to keep the kids happy and healthy each and everyday and communicate with the families at all times.
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Laura Schmidt
Hi, my name is Miss Laura. I am currently in my junior year of high school and am currently getting a degree in early childhood education from Oakland Community College, in hopes of working with all children in the future! I love teaching kids, especially in the toddler and infant age group. Although I have gotten the opportunity to work with all age groups! I have two older siblings and three Guinea pigs.
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Gina Palacios
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