Our Team
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Sally Dean · Director
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Jaquetta Stevens · Lead Teacher
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Ariella Alfieri · Lead Teacher
Ariella has over 10 years of experience working with children and has been part of UU World of Children for the past 5 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from USC and is currently pursuing a master’s in Montessori Education at Lander University. A lifelong Montessori learner herself, Ariella attended Montessori school from age 2 through 14. Outside the classroom, she enjoys time with her dog, Sydney. Her favorite children’s book to share is Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle.
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Genevieve Diaz-App · Lead Teacher
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Ja'Novesse Orange · Assistant Teacher
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Courtney Shannon · Assistant Teacher
Courtney joined UU World of Children in 2021 and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from USC Upstate. She brings warmth and creativity to the classroom, inspired by her love of nature—especially snails! Outside of school, Courtney enjoys spending time with her son, Hudson, as well as her cat, Percy, and dog, Scooby. Her favorite children’s book to share is Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival.
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Mary Solis Salazar · Assistant Teacher
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Janelle Jones · Assistant Teacher
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Grace Adams · Assistant Teacher
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Beth Burns · Office Administrator
Beth joined UU World of Children in 2024 as Office Administrator and has over 15 years of experience working with children and families. She enjoys supporting teachers by creating classroom materials and keeping the school organized. Her favorite children’s book is Rosie Revere, Engineer.
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Jackie Weddington · Montessori Mentor
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.