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The team at Kids-Play is proud to boast over 125 years of experience in early childhood education. Plus most of our executive team has been with Kids-Play for 10+ years!
Julie Rand, MA
Executive Director
Julie has a master’s degree in Child Psychology from the University of Missouri and has worked in early childhood education for the past 33 years. Twenty of her years has been spent at Kids-Play as one of the founding members. Julie enjoys her time as part-time faculty member at the University of Akron. During her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, three sons and daughter-in-law.
 
Deborah Pavlick
Director, Stow Location
Deborah has a bachelor’s degree in Child Development from the University of Akron. She has spent the past 22 years in early childhood education – nearly all of those with Kids-Play! Deborah is married to her wonderful husband and has three daughters.
 
 Diana Richmond
Associate Director, Stow Location
Diana has a bachelor’s degree in Individual and Family Studies from Kent State University. She has enjoyed spending the past 16 years in early childhood education at Kids-Play. Diana is married and has one daughter.
 
 Susan Suboticki
Infant/Toddler Director, Akron
Susan has a bachelor’s degree in Education from Bowling Green University. She has spent the past 15 years at Kids-Play focused on early childhood education for infants and toddlers. Susan likes spending time with her husband, two sons, daughter and son-in-law.
 
 Berry Jeter
Preschool/School Age Director, Akron Location
Berry has a bachelor’s degree in Individual and Family Studies from Kent State University. He loves the 14 years he has spent in early childhood education at Kids-Play. Berry is married with three sons and one daughter.
 
 Stephanie Shriver
Director, Green Location
Stephanie has a bachelor’s degree in Individual and Family Studies from Kent State University. She has spent 11 years in early childhood education – 9 of those at Kids-Play! Stephanie is the proud mother of two wonderful sons.
 
 Laurie Vitangeli
Associate Director, Green Location
Laurie has an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Stark State College. She has been with Kids-Play for 14 years focused on early childhood education. Laurie is the mother of one fantastic son!