Our Staff
Carolyn Bierley, Director
Carolyn has been the director of the Riverside Methodist Childcare Center (RMCC) since January 1985. Prior to becoming Director of the center, she was a public school elementary teacher and preschool teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University. She lives in Hilliard. She has two married daughters and two grandchildren.
Carolyn has been the director of the Riverside Methodist Childcare Center (RMCC) since January 1985. Prior to becoming Director of the center, she was a public school elementary teacher and preschool teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University. She lives in Hilliard. She has two married daughters and two grandchildren.
Kathy Dyer, Lead Teacher
Kathy has worked with infants and toddlers for over 25 years and has been with RMCC for 10 years. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Ohio University and a master's degree from Wright State University. She and her husband are now empty nesters after raising two granddaughters.
Kathy has worked with infants and toddlers for over 25 years and has been with RMCC for 10 years. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Ohio University and a master's degree from Wright State University. She and her husband are now empty nesters after raising two granddaughters.
Mary Bennett, Assistant Teacher
Mary has worked in childcare for 21 years and has been with RMCC for 19 years. She is the mother of 5 children and the grandmother of 7. She lives in Columbus.
Mary has worked in childcare for 21 years and has been with RMCC for 19 years. She is the mother of 5 children and the grandmother of 7. She lives in Columbus.
Amanda Corrigan, Assistant Teacher
Amanda lives in Hilliard. She loves gardening, taking walks, and spending time with family & friends, and she has travelled to Ireland twice. She also teaches Sunday school at her church.
Amanda lives in Hilliard. She loves gardening, taking walks, and spending time with family & friends, and she has travelled to Ireland twice. She also teaches Sunday school at her church.
Diane Knepper, Assistant Teacher
Diane came to RMCC in 2022. She lives in Dublin and delights in faith, family, friends, children, and sunny days. Diane has twin sons, 1 daughter, 2 daughters-in-law, and 6 grandchildren. She taught kindergarten and 2nd grade in Ohio and Massachusetts and has an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Stephens College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ohio State University.
Diane came to RMCC in 2022. She lives in Dublin and delights in faith, family, friends, children, and sunny days. Diane has twin sons, 1 daughter, 2 daughters-in-law, and 6 grandchildren. She taught kindergarten and 2nd grade in Ohio and Massachusetts and has an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Stephens College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ohio State University.
Toddler I
Sheri Lisak, Lead Teacher
Sheri has been at RMCC for 13 years. She attended Bowling Green State University. She and her husband live in Upper Arlington. They have one grown son.
Sheri has been at RMCC for 13 years. She attended Bowling Green State University. She and her husband live in Upper Arlington. They have one grown son.
Betsy Isaly, Assistant Teacher
Betsy has been at RMCC for 8 years. She has a bachelor's degree in education from Hillsdale College. She lives with her husband and 2 sons in Grandview.
Betsy has been at RMCC for 8 years. She has a bachelor's degree in education from Hillsdale College. She lives with her husband and 2 sons in Grandview.
Cara Pritchett, Assistant Teacher
Cara is an Upper Arlington native. She has a Child Care Certificate from Columbus State Community College, and she volunteered at Wickliffe Elementary & Burbank Early Childhood School before coming to Riverside. She is looking forward to working with your children.
Cara is an Upper Arlington native. She has a Child Care Certificate from Columbus State Community College, and she volunteered at Wickliffe Elementary & Burbank Early Childhood School before coming to Riverside. She is looking forward to working with your children.
Deborah Herrick, Assistant Teacher
I am a grandma who enjoys being around little ones.
I am a grandma who enjoys being around little ones.
Toddler II
Jill Fridenmaker, Lead Teacher
Jill has been with RMCC for 19 years. She obtained her Child Development Associate teaching credential in 2013. She and her 3 dogs and 1 cat live in Columbus.
Jill has been with RMCC for 19 years. She obtained her Child Development Associate teaching credential in 2013. She and her 3 dogs and 1 cat live in Columbus.
Erinn Nandara, Assistant Teacher
Hi, I am Erinn Nandara. I am a God-fearing woman that loves everyone.
Hi, I am Erinn Nandara. I am a God-fearing woman that loves everyone.
Penny Helscel, Assistant Teacher
Penny has been at RMCC for 11 years. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Penny and her husband live in Upper Arlington. They have 3 grown children.
Penny has been at RMCC for 11 years. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Penny and her husband live in Upper Arlington. They have 3 grown children.
Preschool
Lisa Chopko, Lead Teacher
Lisa has been at RMCC for 25 years in both toddler and preschool classes. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in elementary education. She and her husband and daughter live in Grandview.
Lisa has been at RMCC for 25 years in both toddler and preschool classes. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in elementary education. She and her husband and daughter live in Grandview.
Liz Thines, Assistant Teacher
Liz has been at RUMCCC for 18 years, and has worked for many years in the childcare field. Liz has an associate degree from Columbus State University. She lives in Columbus.
Liz has been at RUMCCC for 18 years, and has worked for many years in the childcare field. Liz has an associate degree from Columbus State University. She lives in Columbus.
Monie Begum, Assistant Teacher
Monie has been at RMCC for 3 1/2 years. She has almost completed her Child Development Associate teaching credential. Monie has 3 children and lives in Hilliard.
Monie has been at RMCC for 3 1/2 years. She has almost completed her Child Development Associate teaching credential. Monie has 3 children and lives in Hilliard.
Pre-Kindergarten
Bobbie Vance, Lead Teacher
Bobbie has been at RMCC for 1 year. She has worked in early childhood education since 2003, working with infants through kindergarten. She has two adult children of her own. In her free time, Bobbie loves to crochet, paint, read, travel, and spend time with family.
Bobbie has been at RMCC for 1 year. She has worked in early childhood education since 2003, working with infants through kindergarten. She has two adult children of her own. In her free time, Bobbie loves to crochet, paint, read, travel, and spend time with family.
Kay Fowler, Assistant Teacher
Kay has been with RMCC for 3 1/2 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashland University. Kay taught pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for many years. Kay and her husband are empty-nesters and live in Delaware, Ohio.
Kay has been with RMCC for 3 1/2 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashland University. Kay taught pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for many years. Kay and her husband are empty-nesters and live in Delaware, Ohio.
Rose Bean, Floater
Rose has been at RMCC for 10 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Otterbein College.
Rose has been at RMCC for 10 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Otterbein College.