Meet Our Leaders
KIRSTEN MARIOTTI
Executive Administrator
I’ve been with Small Wonders since August of 2011, not long after Leslie opened the first location. I graduated from YSU with a PreKindergarten degree, and have also furthered my education by taking online classes through the University of Cincinnati. I love seeing the children grow and change through their years with us, especially the ones that start as a baby and leave for kindergarten. I also love to see when them years later after they have grown up, to see the great people they have become. Outside of work, my family and I like to spend time boating and four-wheeling. I also coach elementary school cheerleading.
DANYELL SMITH
Education Coordinator
My name is Danyell. I have been employed with Small Wonders since October of 2016. I was hired as a floater in the infant classroom at our Greenford location. I have worked as an assistant and a lead infant teacher for 3+ years. Through the TEACH scholarship that Small Wonders offers their employees, I achieved my Infant/Toddler CDA through the University of Cincinnati.
In May 2020, I was promoted as a member of our Small Wonders D&LC Leadership Team and the Education Coordinator for all Small Wonders D&LC locations. I travel to each site and work hand in hand with our administrators and lead teachers on a daily basis. I am happy to have collaborated with our Columbiana and Salem staff to achieve their very first 5 Star Step Up to Quality ratings in 2021.
STEPHANIE PECK
Center Support Specialist
My name is Stephanie Peck, and I have been with Small Wonders Discovery and Learning Center since 2020. I first served as an Administrator at our Columbiana location for three years before transitioning to my current role as Center Support Specialist. I have been working with children ages six weeks to five years since 2008 and am also a proud mother of three boys. I hold an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration and am currently working toward my Bachelor’s degree.
As Center Support Specialist, I foster positive and supportive relationships with administrators and teachers. My responsibilities include onboarding new employees, providing leadership support, and ensuring our early learning centers maintain the highest quality standards.
LAUREN MEREDITH
CACFP Specialist
