WillowBee
Child Care and Learning Center
WillowBee
Child Care and Learning Center
Julie Borgquist Owner
Julie Borgquist Owner
"I opened WillowBee in 2009! I had worked at many corporate childcare centers and then realized that they were all about making money ,and no personal experience. My children were young and it made sense to start my own private center.
I graduated from Kent State with my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I worked at many centers outside of campus.
The best thing about being an early childcare educator is the connection I have these children daily. I love seeing them grow and learn something new each day!"
My own children are in high school and college now, but I still get to have my "borrowed children" here at Willowbee!!
Jennifer Unger Director
Jennifer Unger Director
"I have been with WillowBee since January 2014! In May of 2020 I earned my CDA (Child Development Associate) and will be earning my de​gree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on administration soon!
When I was growing up and someone would ask what I wanted to be I would always say I wanted to be a mom! So, this seems to be the prefect career choice for me!
The best thing about being an early childhood educator is watching them learn and grow into the people they are meant to be!"
Samantha Reeves Sunshine Room Teacher
Samantha Reeves Sunshine Room Teacher
"I have worked in Childcare for more than 10 years. I earned my CDA (Child Development Associates) in May 2020!
I have four children: Dom, Maddie, Ben, and Leland. My husband I enjoyed our dream destination wedding in Gatlinburg, TN in 2020! I love keeping up with my children's passions and being a sports mom!
The best thing about being an early childhood educator is watching them grow and learn each day! I enjoy watching them as they get older and seeing their personalities really bloom!"
Nathali Marin Sunshine Room Teacher
"My name is Nathali and I started at WillowBee in the Spring of 2024! I am married to my husband Todd and have a beautiful daughter named Antonella! I am Columbian and have a degree in finance. The best thing about being an early childhood educator is seeing how I can be a part of each infant's growth into happy and healthy children!"
Kynlee Edwards Sunshine Room Teacher
"My name is Kynlee and I am fairly new to childcare. I started at Willowbee in the infant room in the summer of 2024! I grew up with two twin sisters and have always had a soft spots for babies! I grew up playing competitive basketball and got a full ride to play at a D2 college.
I think that childcare is a very rewarding field. I love making the babies smile and I being someone safe they can be with when they're away from their parents."
Tabatha Ludwig Jungle & Sunshine Room Teacher
"My name is Tabatha and I started at Willowbee in the summer of 2024. I am a single mom to my three children, one 16 year-old boy, and two girls ages 12 and 5! I stayed home with them until this past summer! When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my children, or reading and coloring.
My favorite part of being an early childhood educator is watching them learn and grow"
Jo Ann Roders Jungle Room Teacher
"My name is Jo Ann and I have been with WillowBee since Spring of 2022. I started as a float and have found my calling in the Jungle room! I live in Delaware with my boyfriend and our 2 cats. I have an adult daughter and a granddaughter. I previously taught at a different childcare center and helped with a summer camp with children with disabilities for a few years. When I'm not working, I am very involved with the board of developmental disabilities or volunteering through my church!
My favorite thing about being an early childhood educator is the joy that the children bring and helping them learn and become who they are meant to be!"
Sylva Iskandar Jungle Room Teacher
Bio coming soon!
Abigail Scheitler Rainbow Room Teacher
"My name is Abby and I have been with WillowBee since the summer of 2024! I enjoy working with the two-year-olds because you never know what they're going to do, and they keep me on my toes! I live in Marion with my parents and one of my favorite things is going to Sunday breakfast then getting our nails done with my mom every other week! I am close with my parents and enjoy spending time with them in my free time. The best thing about being an early childhood educator is creating bonds with each child as they grow and learn."
Allison Shively Ocean Room Teacher
"My name is Ally and I have been with WillowBee since Fall of 2022. I was raised in a family of 5 children. I'm an aunt to 6, Godmom to 4, and I nannied for 3 years. I graduated from Buckeye Valley in 2020. I grew up raising animals on our farm and was in 4-H when I was in school.
The best thing about being an early childhood educator is watching the children learn and explore and watching their personalities come out!"
Gracie McCaulley Woodlands Room Teacher
"My name is Gracie and I am the oldest sister of three, and I think that has helped me become the teacher I am! I started at Willowbee in early 2024 in the Pre-k or Woodlands class. When I'm not working, I love to craft and do projects. I have been quilting with my grandma for a long time and this year (2024) I completed a quilt that won 2nd place in the Marion County fair! The best thing about being an early childhood educator is watching them go from crawling and babbling, to headed off to school knowing their letters and numbers!"
Heather Barclay Float
"My name is Heather and I started at WillowBee in the summer of 2024. I was born in California on a Naval ship because both of my parents were in the military. We moved to Ohio after they retired. I went to high school at Highland and college at Eastern Kentucky University. I have a 5 year old yorkie named Bjorn and I am the oldest of four siblings! I love being a big sister! The best part about being an early childhood educator is having the privilege of witnessing the growth and development of children as they acquire new skills, explore their interests, and form meaningful relationships."
Jillian Heter Float
"My name is Jillian, and I have been with WillowBee since fall of 2023! I work most often in our three-year-old class but enjoy being in all the classrooms. I am currently a student at Ohio Wesleyan double majoring in Film Studies and Sociology-Anthropology. I am from Gahanna and go back on school breaks to spend time with my family. I have three brothers, a dog, and a fish! The best part about being an early childhood educator is watching children grow and getting to be creative with them."
Tyler Voinovich Float
"My name is Tyler and I started with WillowBee in February 2024. This is my first experience working in childcare, but I grew up with siblings and always enjoyed helping! I am currently in college for coding, but working at WillowBee as much as can! I enjoy playing games with them and getting them moving and laughing! This winter I will also be helping coach wrestling at Olentangy!"​
