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Depart toward Airport Blvd Take ramp left for I-376 East / SR-60 South toward Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania Turnpike East Take ramp right for I-79 North / Raymond P Shafer Hwy toward Erie At exit 78, take ramp right for SR-228 toward Cranberry / Mars Turn right onto SR-228 East Turn right onto Cranberry Woods Dr, immediately following the Marriot Hotel on right. Make left at Westinghouse Electric Company Sign Enter Westinghouse Campus Follow traffic circle to the very end and make a right. Continue until you see a playground and a sign that reads, "Bright Horizons"

Bright Horizons at Cranberry

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About Our Staff

A Bright Horizons teacher is a nurturer as well as an educator, someone who encourages learning through exploration, and who understands the balance between what a child needs to feel safe and what she requires to reach her potential. Your child’s teacher is your partner. At Bright Horizons, families and teachers work together --celebrating successes, navigating challenges, and communicating daily about your child’s achievements and goals.

Meet Our Teachers

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  • Name: Kristy
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: You know you can make a difference and see how you can help them grow and develop as well as all of the love and care from them.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Pout Pout Fish and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
  • Name: Krystal
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2002
  • I love teaching children because: I love seeing them happy and watching them learn and grow!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Any book by Eric Carle
  • Name: Mariann
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1989
  • I love teaching children because: I love to form that special bond and watch them grow, learn, and smile when I am with them.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Snow White and Rose Red
  • Name: Michelle
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1992
  • I love teaching children because: I love to see them smile and to teach them first developmental milestones. I love you watch them grow into wonderful little people!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Little Critter " Lost," by Gina and Mercer Mayer
  • Name: Sara
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: I love teaching children because they always put a smile on my face!
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Where the Sidewalk Ends" Shel Silverstein
  • Name: Breanne
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: Their Curiosity about everything and their unconditional love.
  • Favorite Children's Book: It's OK to be Different By Todd Parr
  • Name: Brittania
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I love their enthusiasm and excitment when they learn something new!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Charlotte's Web By E.B White
  • Name: Lindsey C
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: It's so fulfilling to know you're making an impact on a child's life.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
  • Name: Stephanie
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: I love working with children and making a difference in their lives!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Giraffes Can't Dance By Giles Andreae
  • Name: Valerie
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: It is a rewarding experience to watch a child learn and explore the world around them and to be able to inspire their young minds!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Eric Carle Books
  • Name: Gabby
  • I Teach: Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: I love watching children grow and learn new concepts!
  • Favorite Children's Book: " Oh! The Places You'll Go!"
  • Name: Lynsey B
  • I Teach: Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2006
  • I love teaching children because: Their excitment and enthusiasm to learn motivates me to learn and grow with them!
  • Favorite Children's Book: The "Bear," series by Karma Wilson
  • Name: Mallory
  • I Teach: Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: They are so open-minded and carefree. They are like a blank canvas and it is a joy to watch them paint their own individual pictures.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Llama Llama Red Pajama
  • Name: Teresa
  • I Teach: Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: It is one of the most rewarding experiences to see children grow and learn!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Corduroy
  • Name: Erin
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: They have great imaginations and the best sense of humor!
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Corduroy series
  • Name: Heather
  • I Teach: Younger Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: I love watching them learn and grow. I love when they encounter a new word, learn what it means, and then you hear them using it correctly.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Rainbow Fish, The Crayon Box that Talked, The Kidding Hand
  • Name: Jen
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2001
  • I love teaching children because: I like watching them perform a new skill that I taught them on their own! I also love their imaginations!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Any book by Eric Carle
  • Name: Deborah
  • I Teach: Kindergarten and Summer Camp
  • Teaching Since: 1991
  • I love teaching children because: I love watching them learn and discover something new. I love learning from them too.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Polar Express
  • Name: Shalyn
  • I Teach: School Age
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy seeing the children everyday using their imagination! I love their smiles too!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Junie B. Jones series

Administration

  • Name: Avery Zacharias

    Position: Director

    In Education Since: 2002

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I feel valued as an employee and I love having the opportunity to empower others in the field of early education.

    Favorite Children's Book: Love You Forever By: Robert Munsch

  • Name: Steve

    Position: Education Coordinator

    In Education Since: 2001

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: My position allows me to work with all age groups so I can see every developmental stage in a variety of children!

    Favorite Children's Book: Right now The Lorax by Dr. Suess but someday I will hopefully be a childrens book I will write!

  • Name: Joanie Darno

    Position: Assistant Director

    In Education Since: 2006

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: It gives me the opportunity to interact with families, children, and teachers on a daily basis and share my passion for learning.

    Favorite Children's Book: Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

  • Name: Kate

    Position: Kitchen and Center Support

    In Education Since: 2010

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: Bright Horizons truly cares about the people who work for them and the parents and children who attend their centers. They want to see everyone succeed!

    Favorite Children's Book: Alice in Wonderland