STEMsteps-Gibsonia

  Gabrielle Palermo graduated from Mars Area High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh, completing her undergrad in Criminology. She continued her education to receive her Masters in the Art of Teaching. After completing her Masters, she became a Behavior Specialist Consultant for several wraparound companies. In 2013, she completed all her trainings and clinical hours to become a State Licensed Behavior Specialist. She then co-founded STEMsteps in 2015. She was the lead Kindergarten/K-Prep teacher for several years, until moving to full time director. She has been the lead director since 2022.

Caroline received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Pennsylvania State University and has over fifteen years of teaching experience. She has taught a variety of age levels, ranging from preschool children to adults. However, educating the “little learners” is truly her passion. Caroline married her high school sweetheart and currently resides in Cranberry Township with her three children. She enjoys reading, traveling, and trying new recipes. She is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment in the classroom and is eager to help instill the love of learning through exploration and discovery.

Tammy originally hails from Cleveland, Ohio.  She earned a bachelor of arts in English Literature from The Ohio State University and her Elementary Education degree from John Carroll University.  She has over 20 years of experience teaching children from Pre-K through 8th grade.  Tammy and her husband recently moved to Gibsonia and are gladly taking restaurant and walking path recommendations.  She loves reading and spending time with her cat, Vincent, her niece and nephew and her husband.  She is looking forward to becoming a part of the STEMsteps family and getting to know the children and their families.

Alexis is the K-prep/Kindergarten assistant. She graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School and A.W. Beattie career center for Culinary Arts. She started at STEMsteps in 2020 as our chef and room assistant. She quickly fell in love with teaching and working with children. Alexis likes to incorporate her love for nature and exploration into the classroom. She enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, hiking, and gardening with her husband and kids.

Lila moved to Pennsylvania from Alaska when she was 16 yo. Lila was a nanny for 10 years after that and developed individualized learning plans for those children. Lila enjoys working with children and  helping them to meet all their developmental needs. Lila is the mother to one child Noah, who is enrolled at STEMSTEPS K-prep program. In her spare time she enjoys painting, hiking, and anything outdoors.