Meet Our Team
Stephanie Geneseo, BS
"Mrs. Steffy" | she/her
Owner, Director, Administrator, Lead Pre-K Teacher, Co-Founder ANI Initiative
Mrs. Steffy (Stephanie Geneseo) is the owner, Director/Administrator, and Lead Pre-K Teacher of ANI FCC. She earned her Associates of Arts in Child Development from Mountain State University in 2010, while also earning her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mountain State University simultaneously. Mrs. Steffy regularly participates in countless continuous education credits in the field far above the regulatory 10 HRs per year. Mrs. Steffy has worked on multiple advocacy coalitions throughout her years that further advanced not only her educational efforts but also her community outreach as well. From 2015 to 2018, Stephanie created the first, and only Family Childcare Conference in the tri-state area. From 2018 to current, Stephanie has participated in the Terri Lynn Lokoff Foundation as a past recipient winner and volunteer candidate reader. In 2019, Stephanie was a winning recipient of the Leading for Children Advocacy award, for her project on Parent Engagement and literacy. The award led to a publication in the NAEYC book, Families & Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children. In 2021, Stephanie was chosen to be an inaugural member of the NAFCC Leaders Shaping Leaders cohort to represent the state of Ohio where she then served as a fellow for the continued 2022 year. In 2022, Stephanie was appointed onto the board of WV TEAM, additionally, she was elected onto the board of OAEYC. She also became a member of ECE coalition, a member of Family Childcare Network, a member of the Farm to Table Coalition. She also serves on the Groundwork Ohio Council & Fellowship.
Amber Estep
"Miss Amber" or "Amber" | she/her
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Miss Amber (Amber Estep) is an astoundingly established Lead Teacher in our community that we have recently brought on to our team. Amber has a collective ten years plus of experience working in childhood education, from ages infants to pre-k. Amber has earned her Associates in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. In addition, Amber has earned her CDA with specializations in both Pre-K and Infant to Toddler, and is interested in expanding her educational goals in the future years within childhood education. In her spare time, Amber enjoys spending time with her daughter, as well as devoting time to her Boutique in which she makes a plethora of custom designs and creates t-shirts and sweatshirts. Amber holds all of her state and federal certifications and trainings needed to be a Lead Teacher, and will continue to uphold those on a regular basis, including but not limited to a clear background check and medical history.
Erica Harmon
"Miss Erica" or "Erica" | she/her
Lead Preschool Teacher
Miss Erica (Erica Harmon) has been in the childcare industry for well over twenty years. Having three children of her own, she has learned that children fantastically learn through their play. Additionally, she encourages every child to shine. Erica's favorite color is blue, she loves settling in and watching sports--but don't underestimate her, she'll jump right in and play too! She loves dancing, and will certainly lead the class in their best footwork. When she's not at work Erica likes to indulge in fruity candy and pizza. Erica holds all of her state and federal certifications and trainings needed to be a Lead Teacher, and will continue to uphold those on a regular basis, including but not limited to a clear background check and medical history.
Ms. Ashley or "Ashley" | she/her
Ashley Wellman, M.Ed., MBA
Ms Ashley (Ashley Wellman) serves as Assistant Administrator, bringing a strong blend of early childhood education experience, leadership, and organizational expertise to the program. Her work in childcare is rooted in a deep commitment to creating inclusive, nurturing environments where children and families feel supported, valued, and connected. Ashley previously served at All Nestled Inn Family Childcare in multiple roles, including Assistant Administrator, Lead Preschool Teacher, and Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher, where she gained extensive hands-on experience supporting children across developmental stages, guiding daily operations, and fostering strong relationships with families. Her classroom leadership emphasized social-emotional development, early learning foundations, and individualized care tailored to each child’s needs. Ashley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources, allowing her to thoughtfully support both child development and program operations. She is passionate about building welcoming learning communities grounded in collaboration, communication, and inclusion, and is dedicated to supporting staff, strengthening family partnerships, and ensuring a safe, enriching environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. Ashley holds all of her state and federal certifications and trainings needed to be a Lead Teacher, and will continue to uphold those on a regular basis, including but not limited to a clear background check and medical history.
Administrative Assistant/Substitute
Additional Staff
Arlan Geneseo
"Mr. Arlan" | he/him
Substitute
Husband to Mrs. Steffy, Mr. Arlan is the handyman and construction genius of the ANI Nest! He takes care of nearly all of our construction work including needed updates, honey-do lists, and Pinterest inspirations for our wildest dream come trues here! He certainly makes sure we always have what we intend to have, ready to go. Additionally, in the off chance that substitute caretaking is needed, Mr. Arlan temporarily steps in. He is up to date on all of his professional development trainings through the state of Ohio including but not limited to CPR/First Aid, Child/Infant/& Adult CPR First Aid, and Abuse & Neglect.