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