Staff | Happy Days Preschool

Our Staff

We have fun together, love children, have excellent training and really enjoy working here!

Annette Miller - Director

Marissa Dees

My life at Happy Days began when a friend of mine recommended the preschool to me for my first child. Little did I know I would be starting a journey that would not only provide amazing educational and social experiences for all four of my children, but also an abundance of love and special relationships for me!

Over the years, I have served in many capacities including teaching both 3-4’s and 4-5’s, teacher and director aide, curriculum coordinator and now as director. Being involved in every facet has helped me learn the things that are important to children and their families as well as to appreciate and value the staff that make it all happen. I can honestly say the amount of love, guidance and support demonstrated between the staff and children is second to none.

There are so many things I love about our school…from watching the children learn and grow academically to watching them laugh and enjoy the special fun days we plan, to watching them develop special friendships and their own self-confidence…..BUT I think the thing I love MOST is who I share it with……our staff, our children and our families! They are the reason I am blessed to be a part of the Happy Days Family and why I am proud to call Happy Days my home away from home!

Like many others, I was introduced to Happy Days when my child was ready to begin her schooling. Sending my daughter to Happy Days Preschool was something I did not have to think much about. I had heard and seen so many wonderful things about the programs offered, and I just knew it was the right decision for my daughter. Now, she is in 1st grade, my youngest is attending Happy Days, and I am entering my second year as a 4–5's teacher! I am thrilled to be a significant part of supporting the education of many children and laying the foundation for their schooling. The environment at Happy Days is welcoming, loving, and supportive, from staff to staff, staff to parents, and staff to students!

I look forward to seeing your child around the school, and if I am lucky enough, having your child in my classroom!

Angie Pointer

This is my sixth year as a Happy Days teacher!

I have been involved in childcare in

Clermont County since 2002, with a CDA

in Preschool education. Most recently,

I've been a stay-at-home mom and

babysitter.

I got to know the Happy Days staff

pretty well bringing many of my

babysitting kids here over the years.

Each of those kids LOVED their time in

preschool, and I could see why! The

caring and dedicated staff, the fun

environment, and the wonderful

programming at Happy Days make it the

best preschool around!

I feel so lucky to be a part of this amazing team!

Dawn Ellis

My role at Happy Days is a 3-4 yr old teacher. My role is very special to me because as their first teacher I will be introducing them to school. My goal is to make sure they have a positive and loving experience.

My journey at Happy Days began when I was looking for a preschool for our children. When we learned of Happy Days we instantly fell in love with the nurturing and educational atmosphere.

I love the warm and inviting feeling you get when you walk in the door. The friendships we make and the memories we share are treasured forever. When you leave here, there's no doubt you are forever a part of our Happy Days family.

Cheryl Carmack

My current role at Happy Days is a teacher's aide and I previously taught 3’s and early 4’s. I learned about Happy Days from various neighbors and friends from Amelia, Anderson and Mt. Washington. All good things! So I decided to sign my daughter Harper up. Initially she had issues with socializing. During her first year at Happy Days she started talking to strangers at the store so I knew Happy Days was working for her. The bonus was she was learning along the way.

I love Happy Days because not only did my child learn and thrive her two years at the school, I now get to see first hand how special Happy Days truly is. Happy Days makes learning fun all year long.

Annette Miller is a true leader and has great connections with not just each of her teachers but every single child at Happy Days. She makes all of the kiddos feel special and gives each teacher a sense of belonging. I truly enjoy working at such a special place. I'm happy to be a part of the tribe!

Tracy Ewald

I was introduced to Happy Days Preschool four years ago when my son attended. I automatically fell in love with everyone involved in the program. Despite being a very nervous mommy, the teachers were so welcoming and assured me my son would be
happy. They were correct! Now I am super excited to be a part of this amazing family as a 3–4-year-old teacher along with my youngest child attending with me!

I have been working with children in various capacities for about 20 years now. I have always had a passion for working with children and teaching. I am super excited to teach your child and watch him or her learn and grow throughout the school year! I look
forward to meeting and working with you soon!

Morgan Haggerty

My role at Happy Days is as a Teacher’s Aide.

I live just outside of Bethel, and when I was searching for a preschool for my children, everyone I talked to spoke so highly of Happy Days. I enrolled my two boys, and I was amazed by how much they learned during their preschool years! Every day they came home excited, eager to share all the fun activities and new things they had discovered.

In 2025, I was thrilled to join the Happy Days team when my youngest son began
attending. Now, I get to be part of creating the same joyful, enriching experiences for other children that my own kids enjoyed so much.

Taylor Ortman

Growing up in Bethel, I had always heard of Happy Days. Fast forward many years, it was the top choice for my daughters to attend preschool. My husband and I were blown away at how much our children loved attending school, how much love they felt at school, and how they thrived academically!

I love being a teacher at Happy Days, and I am thrilled to be a part of the love-filled, fun atmosphere! I am privileged to be one of the first faces a child will have in a school setting; I strive to leave a lasting impression and encourage children to love school.
Most importantly, I make kindness the number one learning objective in my classroom.

Before teaching, I was a stay-at-home mom for six years. Prior to that, I worked in multiple childcare roles throughout Clermont County. In my free time I enjoy reading, attending concerts, and traveling.

I look forward to this school year and making memories with such an incredible team!

Sherry Hensley

I am so excited to be joining the Happy Days Preschool Family as a 4-5-year old teacher!

My background is in nursing, and caring for others has always been an important part of who I am. After several years as a stay-at-home mom, I found myself with some extra time when my youngest started preschool. I wanted to find something meaningful to fill that time, and when the opportunity to join the Happy Days team came along, it felt like the perfect fit!

While teaching preschool is a new adventure for me, being a mom has given me plenty of experience with curiosity, energy, questions, creativity, and fun. My goal is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, loved, and comfortable learning and asking questions. I want my students to know it's ok to make mistakes, try again, be curious, and be themselves.

I am excited to spend the school year learning and growing alongside my students and helping them build confidence, friendships, and a love of learning. I hope our classroom is filled with laughter, kindness, creativity, and lots of wonderful memories.

I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Happy Days Family and can't wait to get to know my students and their families. I look forward to a wonderful year together!

Megan Morrow

Hi, I'm Miss Morrow! I'm so excited to be part of your child's learning journey!

I love getting creative, making memories, and creating a fun, loving environment where every child feels safe, special, and encouraged to be themselves. As a mom myself, I know how important it is to find a place where your little ones feel loved and cared for, and Happy Days is that place! I can't wait to learn, grow, laugh, and make lots of wonderful memories with your little learners!

Courtney McCane

My role at Happy Days is a Teacher's Aide. I discovered Happy Days when my son started, and I have loved everything about it from all the love to all the learning. Now, I am excited to be a part of creating that environment, too!

I love working with children and have been doing so for about 15 years. I enjoy getting to be a part of their day and helping them create, learn, and grow.

I am a mom of four wonderful children, and I enjoy hiking, video games, woodworking, crafting, and raising chickens. I am excited to join the Happy Days team and am looking forward to being a part of your kiddos day!

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