Our Caring Staff

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Evelyn Ruck- Executive Director

 She has worked at Hiland for over 30 years and is a graduate from Indiana University of PA with a Bachelor of Science Degree in English Education. Evelyn continues to be committed to helping Hiland maintain its status as one of the highest quality child care facilities in the North Hills and surrounding community.

Annie Miller- Program Director

She has worked at Hiland since October of 2012 in the Early Learner room and joined Evelyn in the office in October of 2014. Annie graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2011 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys her time very much with children and is dedicated to assuring that Hiland Child Care Center is a high quality center. 

Meet Nancy Littke, Jennifer Churbock, Haylie Femc and Meghan Hardiman

Nancy-  has been at Hiland Child Care since September 2017. She is currently working in the Infant Room, part time, in the mornings. Nancy has been caring for infants in this field for five years.  

Jennifer-  has been at Hiland Child Care since July 2014. She has an Associates Degree from California University in Early Childhood Education. Jennifer is working in the Infant Room part time.  

 Haylie - has been at Hiland Child Care Center since March 2022. She currently works in the Infant Room and is really excelling at learning the field and taking care of our littlest kiddos.

Meet Chrissy Locke, Madison Locke and Nicole Peirish

Chrissy- has been at Hiland Child Care since May 2008. She has worked in all of the classrooms and currently works in the School Age room. Chrissy holds a CDA and has a passion about working in the Early Childhood field.

Madison- has been at Hiland since July 2022 and is completely new to the field. She just graduated High School and will pursuing her education further while working at Hiland.

 Nicole-   began working at Hiland Child Care in November 2016. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Studies. Nicole has worked as a Toddler Two Teacher and now holds the floater position to fill in for staff in all the classrooms!

Meet Maria Giger and Elizabeth Nicodemus

 Maria- has been at Hiland Child Care since October 2021. Maria came to Hiland after her previous center closed during the Pandemic. She comes with many years child care experience and loves working with the little ones.  

  Elizabeth- has been at Hiland since 2019 and has worked with children at her local church during VBS camps and Sunday School. She has a passion for helping and teaching children. She is working part time while attending graduate school.   

Meet Angie Schmidt, Joelissa Pishko and Nicole Peirish

Angie- started working at Hiland in November 2018. She has experience working with children as a TSS and previously worked in the Toddler 1 room. Her fun, energetic disposition brings a lot to our Early Learner room.

Joelissa- began working at Hiland Child Care in June 2020. She had moved away from her old job as a Therapeutic Staff Support person and found our program. She comes to us with an Associates in Early Childhood Education as well as previous experience working in child care. Her extensive experience is a great addition to the Early Learner Room.

 Nicole-   began working at Hiland Child Care in November 2016. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Studies. Nicole has worked as a Toddler Two Teacher and now holds the floater position to fill in for staff in all the classrooms!

Meet Lena Liberto

 Lena-  has been at Hiland Child Care since 2007. She has worked in all of the rooms at Hiland and holds her CDA. Lena is our Admissions Coordinator who conducts all of our tours and wait list as well as the Full Time School Age Teacher.