A Child's Garden

Our Staff

Our teachers and staff members are enthusiastic about children and teaching! The interaction between children and adults is positive, warm and nurturing, with lots of attention to each child's needs. We find that our teachers are happy here, with many of our staff remaining for a number of years.

Lisa Buchy,
Owner

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the owner of both A Child’s Garden and Wee Lad & Lassie Early Learning Center beginning in 1985. I am especially proud of the program's Level 5 rating in MD EXCELS which is evidence of dedication to high quality early childhood education and care. Our guiding philosophy is to meet the needs of each child and family through the application of best practices in early education and knowledge of child development.

I completed my undergraduate education at Penn State University in Biology with an Early Childhood Education minor, followed by a Masters in Early Childhood Education at Towson University. In 2016 I earned my doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in Education with a specialization in Entrepreneurial Leadership. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to support our staff as they prepare young children for success in school and in life!

Lindsay Dumbrowsky, Toddler Lead Teacher

I am so happy to be part of the wonderful team here at A Child’s Garden! I come with several years’ experience and have enjoyed my time as an Infant teacher, toddler teacher, and two’s teacher. I am Infant/Toddler and Preschool teacher certified and will be in our Toddler/2’s class.

Lexi Fleshman, Three's Teacher

I am so happy to be a part of a Child’s Garden! Working with children has always been my passion. I love being able to be a part of their growth and watching them flourish into their own unique personalities. I am preschool certified and currently hold an associates degree in science. I come from a big family, making me 1 out of 10 siblings, so my whole life has been surrounded by kids and I wouldn’t change it for a thing!

Angel Dixon, Toddler Assistant Teacher

I am so excited to be a part of the A Child’s Garden team! I started out as a floater in the school and am now an assistant in the toddler class. I have loved working with all of the children in our school and seeing them grow!

Classroom Aides

Koa Bushnell, Reilly Davis, Angel Dixon, Jillian Graff, Emma Harmon, Kate Murphy

Zoey Groves, Toddler/Two's
Co-Lead Teacher

Grace Wissbrun, Director

I began teaching at A Child's Garden in 2021. I recently joined the administrative team as the program director. I graduated from Loyola University with a bachelors degree in Psychology in 2018. I have lived in Severna Park my whole life, so I love being able to work in this awesome community! I've worked with children for most of my life. II love spending time with my family and friends, cooking and traveling. My favorite thing is to see children come into their own personalities. I look forward to meeting your children and watching them grow and learn.!

Danielle Thorpe, Three's Lead Teacher

I worked in the twos class for the past few years and look forward to leading the class this year! I joined the A Child's Garden team in 2022 and have my A.A in Transfer Studies from Anne Arundel Community College. I have enjoyed my time in the early childhood education field and look forward to the years ahead.

Haley Hood, Toddler/Two's
Co-Lead Teacher

I'm so excited to be a part of the A Child's Garden team as the toddler/2s co-lead teacher. I’ve been working in childcare for over 8 years, and I absolutely love it. I love spending my days with the toddlers/2s, it is such a fun age! I love getting to know each child, helping them learn new things, and watching them grow into their own little people. I try to create a space where they feel safe, loved, and excited to learn and play each day. Outside of work, I’m all about spending time with my kids and family. We love going out and doing fun things together or just hanging out and making memories. I look forward to watching the students learn new things and grow this year!

I am the Preschool 3s Teacher here and a current parent. I have two children who have attended A Child’s Garden since their toddler age. I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Towson University in 2011 and earned my Master’s in Educational Leadership from The College of New Jersey in 2014. In addition, I am a STEM Certified Educator and earned my Teacher of Writing Certificate from Rutgers University in New Jersey. I have been teaching since I graduated from my undergrad in 2011. My experience ranges from 3s all the way through 7th grade. In New Jersey, I taught in elementary school from 2nd – 4th grades. In 2018, my husband was relocated to Texas and there I taught 5th grade Literacy, Writing and History, as well as 2nd – 7th grade Technology. We relocated to Severna Park in 2022 and I had my son. I spent two years at home while caring for my newborn and simultaneously found a Child’s Garden for my 2-year-old daughter to attend. When I was ready to go back to work, I was lucky enough to find the opportunity to work at my child’s school and use my education and experience in a whole new way. I have loved working with the 3s this past year and using my education and experience as a mom!

Frankie Nicklin, Two's Lead Teacher

I have been working in early childcare since 2021.I have worked from children ages 2-5 but have also worked with school aged kids.

I am 90 hour preschool certified and am working towards my early education degree.

I am so excited to watch my students grow

and learn new things!

Elleigh Jackson, Two's Teacher

I have been working with children for over 7 years and have adored every moment of it! From Daycare centers to private nannying,

I have loved getting to know each unique child and helping them grow and explore.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and drawing. I’ve been working at A Child’s Garden since 2024, and can’t wait to spend more time with our awesome team and students!