Erika Moon
emoon@embarkeducationmd.com

Josie Mallon
jmallon@embarkeducationmd.com

  • Mrs. Moon has worked with young children in a variety of settings for the past 22 years as a substitute teacher, teacher’s assistant, and lead teacher. She graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies and some graduate work in early Childhood Education. Mrs. Moon is also the proud author of an inclusive children’s book, The Journey of Nem. Using her personal experience with a physical disability, Mrs. Moon works to instill values of community, acceptance, and diversity in her classroom. Fostering self-confidence and self-love is at the center of her teaching. Mrs. Moon loves working with all age groups, but Infants and Toddlers have a special place in her heart. She believes that the first several years is an extremely influential period of any child’s life.

Madyson Wolfe
mwolfe@embarkeducationmd.com

Jenna Isaacson
jisaacson@embarkeducationmd.com

  • Ms. Wolfe is in her second year at Embark and serves as one of our Toddler Teachers. She believes that every child is a competent, capable learner and is passionate about creating an environment where children can explore, discover, and grow through meaningful experiences. Ms. Wolfe places a strong emphasis on play-based learning and sensory exploration while fostering an inclusive classroom where every child feels welcomed, valued, and supported.

    When she is not at Embark, Ms. Wolfe is busy taking college classes, spending time with her family, and enjoying the outdoors through camping adventures.

  • Ms. I just graduated from Towson University with a degree in Child Psychology. As a teenager, she jumped at every opportunity to work with young children. She especially enjoyed summers working at the Owings Mills JCC in the preschool, as well as CITing at Camp Milldale. Ms. I is excited to continue learning and teaching at Embark Education. She is passionate about working with young children, teaching them important life skills, and watching them grow into successful, amazing learners.

Katt Bell
kbell@embarkeducationmd.com

Mariah Stansbury
mstansbury@embarkeducationmd.com

  • With over 15 years experience in multiple ages and positions working with children Katt Bell joins the Embark Education Team. She enjoys collaborating with parents to help each child meet their individualized goals and personally believes all children are just little people with big emotions who with support, guidance, and encouragement can blossom into their full potential. With a passion for an anti-bias environment and a focus on intentional inclusion & social emotional development, Bell encourages her students to learn about the world around them as they “learn to human”.

Brittany Ledergerber
bledergerber@embarkeducationmd.com

Dawn Smith
dsmith@embarkeducationmd.com

  • Ms. L wears many hats in her life. In addition to being mom to Jayce, she worked as a paraeducator in Harford County, an AA for the FLAS program in Baltimore County, a pastry chef and a nanny. Ms. L has a special place in her heart for our littlest learners. In addition to always enjoying the extra snuggles, she truly enjoys watching each child experience new things and building on their experiences. Building on her time in special education, Ms. L specializes in pinpointing areas where children need a bit more attention or guidance.

  • Ms. Smith grew up in Baltimore, MD where her passion for early childhood education began at a young age. At 16 years old she was offered her first job as a Teacher’s Assistant. After learning from her peers and mentors, she realized that this was the career she was meant to pursue. Ms. Smither continued her education by receiving her 90 Hour Child Care and 45 Hour Infant-Toddler Certifications and spent the next 14 years alternating between working as a nanny and working as a Lead Teacher at carious preschools in the area. Ms. Smith’s favorite thing about being a teacher is the ability to witness children grow into unique individuals and be able to say that she was part of their school journey. She is committed to creating a family of little learners that always feel valued. She believes one of the most important roles as an educator is being able to guide children in reaching their developmental milestones successfully while still giving them the freedom to do so independently. With a background in cheerleading and dance and a love for all things craft, Ms. Smith not only brings her years of experience in childcare to the classroom, but she brings her creative spirit as well.

Rebecca Grice
rgrice@embarkeducationmd.com

Chelsea Copeland
ccopeland@embarkeducationmd.com

  • Ms. Grice has worked with children for over 5 years. She has her certification in braille and soon ASL. Ms. Grice has always had a passion for working with children and plans on going to school to become a Social Worker. Ms. Grice has worked at Maryland School for the Blind where she gained a better understanding of diversity and disabilities among children.  She plans on using the knowledge she’s gain and her experiences to bring accessibility to those that need it. 

  • Ms. Copeland has been teaching since 2012. She graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Art. She enjoys fostering creativity at an early age and encouraging children to create their own artwork. Ms. Copeland brings a calm spirit into her classroom and creates a warm, welcoming environment for all children. She specializes in using unique teaching methods that help children develop and retain important transitional and functional life skills.

Jess Burrows
jburrows@embarkeducationmd.com

Sam Scheck
sscheck@embarkeducationmd.com

  • After high school, Ms. Burrows found her home as a nanny with an amazing family for 11 years. After this experience, Ms. Burrows knew that she wanted to continue shaping little minds as a preschool teacher. She got her first teaching job with Our Lady of Grace Preschool in Parkton as an assistant in the twos and threes classrooms. As she grew in her role, Ms. Burrows became the lead teacher of the twos class. Driven by a passion for giving children new experiences, her favorite part of teaching is when children have their “AHA moments”. Ms. Burrows classroom is one that is driven by kindness and a desire to make sure that every child feels loved and cared for. While not in the classroom at Embark, Ms. Burrows can be found at CCBC pursuing her AA in teaching.

  • Ms. Scheck has been in the classroom since 2010. She graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies. Through her 10+ years in the classroom she has discovered her two passions: helping children learn social emotional skills and play skills; and teaching children how to communicate their wants and needs appropriately to adults and peers. Ms. Scheck takes a creative and unique approach to teaching social skills through play, modeling social interactions, coaching her students through difficult play situations, and helping children find their unique voice.

Erica Neubauer
eneubauer@embarkeducationmd.com

Kenzie Doyle
kdoyle@embarkeducationmd.com

  • Mrs. Neubauer graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters of Social Work. Lead by her innate ability to work with children, Ms. Neubauer worked in several different schools, both in general education classrooms and special education schools before finding her home at Embark Education. In the classroom, Ms. Neubauer sense each child for their unique and amazing qualities and tailor each child’s experience to their individual needs. She excels at teaching children life skills and how to think critically about the world around them.

  • With several years of hands-on experience in early childhood education, Ms. Doyle’s passion for teaching and helping shape young minds runs deep. She is dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to grow.

    Ms. Doyle is currently furthering her education at Harford Community College to strengthen her teaching skills and deepen her understanding of the "why" behind early childhood development. She is committed to lifelong learning in order to support each child’s unique needs and help lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Emalee Bortner
ebortner@embarkeducationmd.com

Laleh Jeezan
ljeezan@embarkeducationmd.com

Lee Pine
lpine@embarkeducationmd.com

Kelly Ciampaglio
kciampaglio@embarkeducationmd.com

  • Ms. Jeezan was born in Iran and emigrated to the United States in 2007. Originally her family settled in Austin, TX but Mrs. Jeezan moved to Maryland in 2016 with her new husband. When she moved to Maryland, she worked with her Mother in Law in her in home daycare caring for children birth to five. After having her own child, Ms. Jeezan was a stay at home mom. She brings her natural ability to love and care for each child, her calm and steady personality, and her ability to connect to each child as an individual to Embark Education.

  • Ms. Bortner recently started teaching in 2023. She has always had a passion and drive to help children grow emotionally, socially, and academically. In high school, she was a part of a program that worked with children with special needs. Her goal is to help children grow and learn to become prepared for their school years. She believes it's important to work with other adults in the child's life to put the best plan in place for each child. It’s the biggest joy for Ms. Bortner to see the growth a child makes in the time she has them.

  • Mrs. Kelly Ciampaglio grew up in northern Baltimore County, and now lives with her own family in southern Pennsylvania. She graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Psychology, and a minor in Spanish. Child Development and Child Psychology were of particular concentration in her studies. Mrs. Ciampaglio worked as a pre-K teacher after college, then took some time to raise her sons. During this time, she volunteered in her community, and took an active role as PTA President, then substitute teacher at her children's elementary school. She returned to teaching in 2020, and has been with Embark Education since 2023. Volunteering gave space for creativity and making lasting memories for the students, through rich experiences. Raising her own family taught her exactly what parents value and need in a pre-K teacher, and what she wants her own children and all of her students to learn.  She brings these skills to her lesson planning and social emotional guidance in the classroom. She especially thrives when working with neurodiverse children, helping them and their families understand and advocate. Mrs. Ciampaglio helps children identify and communicate their feelings and needs appropriately. She forms strong bonds with each student and their family. And she ALWAYS welcomes hugs!

  • Mrs. Pine was born in Arizona but grew up in northern Baltimore County, Maryland. She graduated cum laude from Stevenson University in 2014 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Her own early childhood teachers had a lasting impact on her life, inspiring her to pursue a career where she could create that same sense of joy, encouragement, and belonging for young children. She has a deep passion for children, animals, nature, and music, and loves bringing those interests into her classroom. Mrs. Pine’s philosophy of early childhood education is that children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, loved, and valued. She believes the most meaningful learning happens through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and help children build meaningful connections with nature and the world around them.