Wee Lad & Lassie
Preschool and Child Care Programs
*Now offering grant funded Pre-K 4's*
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Our Staff
Our teachers and staff members are enthusiastic about children and teaching! The interaction between children and adults is positive, warm and nurturing, with lots of attention to each child's needs. We find that our teachers are happy here, with many of our staff remaining for a number of years.
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Lisa Buchy
Owner
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the owner of both A Child’s Garden and Wee Lad & Lassie Early Learning Center beginning in 1985. I am especially proud of the program's Level 5 rating in MD EXCELS which is evidence of dedication to high quality early childhood education and care. Our guiding philosophy is to meet the needs of each child and family through the application of best practices in early education and knowledge of child development.
I completed my undergraduate education at Penn State University in Biology with an Early Childhood Education minor, followed by a Masters in Early Childhood Education at Towson University. In 2016 I earned my doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in Education with a specialization in Entrepreneurial Leadership. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to support our staff as they prepare young children for success in school and in life!
Lindsay Wooster,Lead Pre-K Teacher
I began working at Wee Lad & Lassie in 2021 and since then, I have graduated from Towson University with my bachelors in early childhood and special education. I have worked in each classroom and love getting to know each child as they grow and learn. It's my philosophy that in order to grow, children need a welcoming classroom environment with activities that invite exploration and meet each child's individual needs. It's my goal to instill a love of school in each child that gives them skills to become life-long learners!
Genna Dyga,
Pre-K Teacher
I began working at Wee Lad & Lassie in the winter of 2026. I am originally from Michigan and moved to Maryland after finishing my bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan. I believe the most important way to help your children develop and learn is to form real relationships with them! In my free time I love to spend time with family and try out new hobbies!!
Laurie Cloud,
Assistant Director
I am happy to have been a part of the Wee Lad & Lassie family since 1999. I have spent many years in the classroom learning from many wonderful teachers and children. In 2012, I moved from the classroom to become the Assistant Director of Wee Lad & Lassie. This is a great opportunity to be able to continue to work with children, as well as be helpful to parents and teachers. This also gives me the chance to be a part of the ever changing world of Early Childhood Education and overseeing many changes as we continue to grow and maintain our commitment to excellence and meeting our families and children’s needs.
Stephanie Malafarina, Lead Pre-K Teacher
I am a single mom of two (plus a cat) and one of the the lead Pre-K teacher at WLL. I graduated from Towson University in 2025 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I believe that every kid and every day deserves a fresh start and I implement that in the classroom. I look forward to teaching your child and learning with them along the way.
Alyssa Fortune, Pre-K Teacher
I joined the Wee Lad & Lassie team in 2019, while I was still in high school. I graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with a degree in Psychology and will be continuing my education by working on my Bachelors. I love to travel and create things in my free time.
Pooja Shiwmangal
Pre-K Teacher
I joined the Wee Lad & Lassie team in 2025. I am currently attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to earn my bachelor's degree in psychology and early childhood education.
Watching children gain confidence and make new connections in the classroom is my favorite part of teaching. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends.
Charlie Wright, Lead Threes Teacher
I have a Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in the early childhood field for many years and joined the staff in 2017. I am excited to be part of the Wee Lad & Lassie team. It is my goal to create a respectful, safe and engaging environment for children to be able to discover and learn through play. I want to feed their natural curiosity, and build their self- confidence as they sharpen the skills they need to become life-long learners.
Lyric Holley, Three's Teacher
I have worked at Wee Lad & Lassie since 2023 in the three's class. I love the challenge of working with young children and helping them learn and grow!
Gabrielle Reynolds, Lead Two's Teacher
I joined the Wee Lad & Lassie team in 2021. I graduated from Towson University in 2025 with a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. I love working with young children. I enjoy watching them learn, grow and discover new things every day. It is rewarding to build meaningful relationships with them and help them develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. I enjoy spending my free time attending orioles and ravens games and cheering them on!
Rebecca Satterfield, Two's Assistant
I joined Wee Lad & Lassie in the late summer of 2026. I just moved to Maryland from Delaware when I got married. I have always enjoyed working with children. I love to watch them grow in knowledge as they explore the world around them. I believe that the right staff and environment are crucial to a child's development. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Classroom Aides
Rebecca Satterfield, Ava McClure, Elsa Watkins, Mimi Castaneda, Caroline Stead
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