Meet Our
Amazing Teachers

Nikole Spears
Nikole is joining us as our Twigs teacher this year bringing with her a variety of experience working with young children. Nikole has her Associate’s Degree in Child Day Care Administration. She has several years of experience working as a lead teacher in a more traditional day care setting; as well as, being the owner and operator of her own in home child care service. Nikole has also worked in the public school system as a Kindergarten and Resource Instruction Assistant. She has been married to her husband, Matt, for 27 years and has 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and 3 dogs. Nikole enjoys vacations at the beach as often as possible and spending time with her family.

Sara Sturm
Sara is joining us as our Sprouts teacher after four years as a GOCP parent. She graduated from Purdue University with a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and is a licensed Speech Pathologist with eight years of experience working at the preschool and elementary levels. Sara and her husband, Josh, have two children: Scarlett and Josie. Sara enjoys reading, crafting, traveling, and camping trips with family and friends.