CHP Staff:
Business & Finance Administrator: Mrs. Rice
Hello, I am Mrs. Rice, Administrator & Business and Finance Director for the program. I am also the Treasurer for the program and have held this position for the past 18 years. I graduated from The Ohio State University double majoring in Accounting and Transportation & Logistics. I grew up in Lincoln Village and attended Westland High School so I have strong ties to the area. Both of my kids attended Columbia Heights Preschool many years ago and I have been involved with the program ever since. My husband and I currently live in Hilliard with our two dogs and three cats. We love all Buckeye sports!
Early Childhood Education Administrator & Lead Teacher: Mrs. Bennett
Hello, I am Mrs. Bennett, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Administrator and Lead Teacher for the program. I teach in the mornings and focus my afternoons on supporting our staff members and the ECE portion of our program. I am a graduate of the Early Childhood program at CSCC. One of my field work practicums was completed at Columbia Heights Preschool. I have been teaching at CHP since 2012.
My family lives in Grove city with our three dogs. I enjoy reading, gardening and watching movies. My favorite children’s authors are Mo Willems and Jory John. I love the preschool age because they enjoy learning and always make me laugh.
Lead Teacher: Mrs. Mossor
Lead & Asst. Teacher: Mrs. Happ
Hello! My name is Mrs. Happ, and I am an Assistant Teacher at the program. I really enjoy working with the students! My husband and I live in Harrisburg with our four kids; three boys and one girl. Our daughter attended Columbia Heights Preschool. She loved it and learned so much. In my spare time, I love reading, painting, and going on bike rides. I also love Twizzlers, hot chocolate with marshmallows and Christmas movies. My favorite children’s books are the Pig the Pug series and the Bear and Duck series.
Asst. Teacher: Mrs. Rockwell
Assistant Teacher: Mrs. Michael