Meet Our Teachers

At Wee Wisdom, our dedicated teachers are passionate about their craft and genuinely care for each child's growth and development. They create a nurturing environment where students feel valued and inspired to learn. With their unwavering support, your child will thrive academically and emotionally.

Meet

Mrs. Heidi Polcha-Geniviva

Wee Wisdom Founder and Owner

I began creating the Wee Wisdom Curriculum in 1998. Starting in the fall of 1999, I spent twelve years running Wee Wisdom Preschool at Notre Dame School. When they combined with St. Joseph's School, I incorporated the business and came to this church to rent space and have thoroughly enjoyed watching the business grow and flourish. The program is a "living" creation always growing and changing to keep up with the advances in education. My bachelor's degree in education is from Westminster College and I did my student teaching at West Middlesex Schools. While I specialize in curriculum development, I firmly believe in nurturing the whole child and addressing their growth spiritually, emotionally, and socially. I am married to my husband Brian and have one son, Gregory who is the Assistant Director of Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospital in Youngstown. In my spare time, I am with family and friends enjoying the beaches of Cape May and Naples, shelling, swimming, walking, and loving on my dog Addie and three cats!

Mrs Alison

Mrs. Alison graduated from Clarion University with a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She has been employed at Wee Wisdom since 2017 and has been the director for the last 4 years. She has two sons, a dog and 7 fish. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her nieces.

Mrs Tabitha

Mrs. Tabitha holds a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Geneva College. She has experience teaching Kindergarten and Second Grade, and for the past ten years, she has been teaching preschool—eight of those years at Wee Wisdom. Mrs. Tabitha also spent six months teaching abroad at Ascunsion Academy in South America, enriching her teaching experience with a global perspective. A proud wife and mother of five children, she shares her home with three dogs and one bunny. When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Tabitha enjoys running and spending quality time with her family. Her passion for education and her nurturing personality make her a cherished teacher at Wee Wisdom.

Mrs Tiffany

Mrs. Tiffany has been a dedicated teacher at Wee Wisdom for the past four years. Her passion for teaching shines through in every lesson, as she cherishes the opportunity to inspire her students daily. Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Tiffany has an adventurous side, having spent time riding bulls. She is also a proud mother of four wonderful children and loves creating lasting memories with her husband and children.

Mrs Sara

Mrs Sara is a wife of almost 20 years and mom to her 6 children. She has a degree in early childhood education, but spent 16 of the last 18 years being a stay at home mom to her children. After being a collegiate runner, Mrs Sara found a love in coaching and is the varsity track coach as well as the elementary run club coach for Hermitage School District. She is a third generation preschool teacher and truly enjoys teaching at this level. When Mrs Sara isn’t teaching or coaching she is home with her family and dogs.

Mrs Courtney

Mrs Courtney studied early childhood education at Penn State. She taught preschool for one year before coming to Wee Wisdom, where she absolutely loves teaching her students every day. Mrs. Courtney has been passionate about child care for years, and has dreamed of opening her own preschool. She first came across Wee Wisdom while looking for preschools for her oldest son, Dawson. She was so impressed by the staff's unwaivering kindness, dedication, and genuine love for the children that it inspired her to pursue a career here. Mrs Courtney enjoys spending the summers with her family on their boat fishing and tubing. They enjoy the outdoors taking walks and swimming in their pool.

Mrs Nancy

Mrs. Nancy was an LPN for two years before receiving her bachelor's degree in Conservation Biology with minors in Food and Agriculture and Wildlife Biology from Thiel College. She was a stay at home mom to her two wonderful daughters before becoming a teacher at Wee Wisdom. Her first experience with Wee Wisdom was as a parent but she knew she absolutely wanted to be a teacher there if the chance came up. She is now a loving, playful, patient, and uplifting teacher who enjoys teaching children about the importance of all of God's beautiful creations. She is married with two daughters, a dog, and a bird. She enjoys being outside, gardening, spending time with her family and pets, and crafting.

Ms Jena

Ms. Jena studied Journalism and Communication at The University of Akron for four years before embarking on a 12-year management career. After taking a break to raise her daughter, she found her calling at a local library. With a strong passion for early childhood education and reading, Ms. Jena has gained invaluable experience in creating engaging children’s programs and nurturing a love for learning. She loves being at Wee Wisdom, where she continues to bring her enthusiasm for education to her work. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going on adventures with her daughter, Calla, and indulging in her love of books.

Mrs Missy

Mrs. Missy is a dedicated teacher and Co-director at Wee Wisdom Preschool, committed to fostering a nurturing and enriching learning environment for young children. With a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Penn State, she brings a unique blend of educational expertise and organizational leadership to the preschool. Outside of work, Mrs. Missy enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on her children in soccer and tennis, gardening, camping, and caring for her two poodles and three cats.

Ms Monica

With 8 years of experience in early childhood education all at Wee Wisdom, Ms. Monica is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. Outside the classroom, she is a proud mother to her daughter and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, instilling discipline and resilience in all areas of life. Passionate about animals and giving back to the community, Ms. Monica volunteers at Trails End Conservancy, an equine rescue organization, and is also involved with Fly High with Horses. As a Legacy Rider with their Mounted Honor Guard, she honors all branches of service for this great nation. She is also involved with Horses Helping and the newly instituted Phoenix Project where she honors the bond between humans and horses. Her diverse interests and dedication to both education and service enrich her ability to inspire young minds. In her spare time, Ms Monica enjoys hanging out with her two kitties, being outdoors, singing karaoke, crafting, baking and spending time with her daughter, boyfriend, friends and family enjoying all that life has to offer.

Mrs Laurel

Mrs. Laurel, a devoted educator at Wee Wisdom for four years, leveraged her extensive 35-year background in management across various sectors, including grocery, convenience, and restaurants, to bring a unique perspective to her teaching role. Having sought a career change, she has found joy in her new profession and particularly values her relationships with students. She shares her life with husband Ralph and their three children, Jeffrey, Tessa, and Alexander. Mrs. Laurel's personal interests include gardening, traveling, and motorcycle rides with her husband on their Harley Davidson.

Mrs Holly

Mrs Holly's background is in the arts and has a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from Clarion University. She is also certified through the American Board of Teacher Excellence. She loves teaching at Wee Wisdom, directs our yearly Nativity Christmas play, and designed and maintains our website. Mrs Holly is married with two children, Lexi and Evan. She has two Australian Shepherds and two cats. In her free time she likes to coach elementary cross country and runs marathons!

Ms Cameron

Ms. Cameron is a passionate preschool educator with three years of experience and loves teaching here at Wee Wisdom. She cherishes every moment spent teaching and inspiring young minds. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Cameron is a devoted mother to her beautiful daughter, Cecelia, who is the light of her life. Together, they love cooking, planning fun parties, and embarking on exciting adventures.

Mrs Donna

Mrs. Donna brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for nurturing young minds to her teaching at Wee Wisdom. She holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Penn State and spent 10 years working in the marketing field before transitioning to being a stay-at-home mom. Donna’s first experience with Wee Wisdom was as a parent, with all three of her children having attended the program. Now as a teacher, Donna is committed to teaching and guiding her students with love and kindness, creating a warm and engaging environment for every child. In her free time, she loves spending quality moments with her husband and three children, whether it’s baking delicious treats together in the kitchen, hiking through nature trails, or embarking on exciting family adventures.