Faculty

  Heather Tetmyer graduated from Pine-Richland high school and attended Clarion University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Elementary Education. Upon graduation, she moved to Arizona where she taught kindergarten, third grade, and fifth grade. Upon completing her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading and earning her Reading Specialist endorsement, she accepted a position with University of Phoenix and later Grand Canyon University. After working as a full-time faculty member in the College of Education for four years,  Heather returned to her hometown of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, in 2013 and she  co-founded STEMsteps in 2015. 

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.

Hannah graduated from homeschooling in 2013. Coming from a creative family with a love for the arts & music, and with her parents as her teachers, Hannah found a love for creativity and hands on learning experiences. She believes it is one of the best way children can learn, and wants to incorporate this into her own classroom.

She first started working with children as a substitute at a summer art camp, where she taught various art skills to ages ranging from 8-12. She then started working in childcare as a teacher's aide, and was soon promoted as lead teacher for the older toddlers (2 & 3 year old's). She has been in childcare for over 7 years.

She comes from a large family. She is 6 out of 7 children, and has two brothers and four sisters. She also has 5 nephews, and 7 nieces.

Some of Hannah’s hobbies include playing acoustic guitar & singing, writing letters to pen pals, shopping, and doing various types of dance such as swing dancing, ballroom dancing, and Ceili dancing (an Irish folk dance).

Sue has over 25 years experience working in childcare, ages ranging from preschool through kindergarten. During her years, she enjoyed music, singing, dancing, and fingerplays with the children. She also enjoys being able to teach the children daily skills and helping them to have fun while learning. Although she loves all age groups, her true passion has always been with preschoolers. Sue lives in Gibsonia with her husband. The have two grown daughters and two wonderful grandchildren. In her spare time, Sue enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, cooking, swimming, beach vacations, and other travels. 

Kya is currently studying Early Childhood and Special Education at La Roche University. She also works part time as a photographer and babysitter. 

Cassidy grew up in Amanda, Ohio where she earned her Early Childhood Development and Education Associates Degree from Columbus State Community College. She has been working in childcare for over five years with ages 6 weeks through five years old. She and her husband live in the Beaver Area.

She has been working with infants specifically for almost two years. She is currently completing her bachelors degree from Western Governor's University for a dual licensed degree in Early Childhood and Special Education.  

Marley is a college student from the Pacific northwest. She has 3 years of professional and 8 years voluntary work experience with children. She is a lifelong learner who values science, art, nature, and kindness. Her educational philosophy is that play is learning. Growing up in the outdoors of the Cascade mountains instilled the value of respecting the web of life. Exploring nature inspired the love of lifelong learning and discovering science.