Brightside Academy

Company Profile

Industry:Education Management

Site:brightsideacademy.com

Description:With 20 years of experience, Brightside Academy is a leading provider of early childhood education and child care. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, we employ over 1,200 people and serve over 7,000 children per day in our academies located in multiple cities across Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.
We believe that child care involves more than babysitting. Studies prove that 85 percent of brain development occurs before the age of five. Brightside Academy’s quality early childhood education...

Specialties:Child Care, Early Education

Founded:1992

Company size:1001-5000 employees

Who has worked at Brightside Academy

	Position at Brightside Academy	Previous job position
Adina Gomez	Assistant Group SupervisorSince Sep 2008
Adrienne Jerkins	ChefSince Apr 2014	Thelma GovanCaregiver- Part Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
Alyxe Smith	Managing Group Supervisor/TeacherSince 2011	Life AcademyTeacher to 1st through 3rd graders for summer enrichment Since 2005
America Ruiz	Assistant Director
Analis Gonzalez	Teacher Assistant	Integrative Counseling ServicesUndergraduate Intern Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Angelique Young	Pre-K Teacher
Annette Butts	Pre-K TeacherSince Mar 2011	Discovery PreschoolTeachers Assistant Nov 2008 - Mar 2011
Anquinette Robinson	LEAD TEACHERSince May 2011	SBLI USASales & Service Representative Dec 1999 - Jun 2010
Antoine Hunter	Assistant TeacherSince Feb 2014	United Parcel ServiceSorter Since Nov 2008
Antoinette Chambliss	Managing Group SupervisorSince Oct 2011	Respond IncorporatedHead Teacher/Director Feb 2004 - May 2011
Antoinette Walton	Assistance Group SupervisorSince 2005	EducationWorkClassroom Assistant 2004 - 2005
Ariel Moller	Lead TeacherSince Jul 2013
Arjun Kumble	Marketing Analyst, Operations DepartmentSince Jul 2013	Gen3 MarketingAffiliate Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Department Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Ashleigh Locke	childcare provider
Ashley Price	group supervisor
Astrea Ramirez	Assistant teacherSince 2012	KIPP Star Sister Since 2010
Awilda Cruz	Center Director
Belinda Jones	Lead Teacher
Bernice Temple	Director -Educational DirectorSince Apr 2012	Toledo Public SchoolsSpecial Education Teacher Since Dec 2004
Beth Colorito	Director, Financial Services and Analysis
Beth Swaney	Director, Communications/Community RelationsSince Apr 2010	Quest DiagnosticsEmployee Communications Jun 2007 - Apr 2010
Betsy Elosegui	TeacherSince 2003	Dr. Jesus M. SantosReceptionist 1999 - 2001
Brian Watson	Manager, Talent AcquisitionSince Aug 2014	IBEX GLOBALSenior Recruiting Manager Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
Carissa Williams	Group SupervisorSince Oct 2001	Love & care Daycare CenterTeacher Assistant Jul 1996 - Sep 1998
Chrissy Staresinic	HR GeneralistSince Feb 2011	University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineHR Professional 2008 - Nov 2010
Christina Holden	Assistant TeacherSince Jul 2010	McDonaldsCrew Member Jul 2007 - Nov 2007
Christine Ashcroft	Managing Lead TeacherSince Aug 2009	St. Hilary Catholic ChurchPreschool Religion Teacher Since Aug 1995
Clamont Hogan	Accounts Recievable SpecialistSince Jun 2008
Cody Nicholson	Talent Acquisition SpecialistSince Jul 2013	Magee Womens Hospital of UPMCEmployment Specialist Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Corinne Woods	TeacherSince Dec 2011	Books & Rattle IncTeacher Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Crystal Bonner	Lunch AssistantSince 2008
Crystal Light	Managing Group SupervisorSince Aug 2011	The Philadelphia Corporation of AgingInvestigator I Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
Cynthia Altamirano	Preschool TeacherSince Aug 2011	Easter Seals Child Development CenterSpecial Education Teacher Dec 2006 - Jun 2010
Cynthia Webb	RetiredSince May 2011 Human Resources Assistant	Newell RubbermaidHuman Resoures Coord. Oct 1972 - May 2009
Danielle Wehrli	Lead TeacherSince Sep 2013	KenCrest SouthIntern Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Darryl Hicks	Assistant Group SupervisorSince 2004	School District of PhiladelphiaTeacher's Assistant 2002 - 2004
Dawn Sommerville	Assistant TeacherSince Sep 2012	First Impressions Nursery SchoolAssistant Teacher Jan 2002 - Sep 2012
Debra Chavis	Lead Teacher
Deidre Wellington	Assistant TeacherSince Mar 2010	St. Aloysius Elementary SchoolKindergarten Teacher Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
Diana Torres	Preschool TeacherSince Feb 2008
Dionna Roberts	Assistant Group SupervisorSince 2012	Imagination StationAssistant Teacher 2011 - 2012
Dionne Brinson	Pre school Teacher
Donna Bartman	Area Business DirectorSince Nov 2012	N/AVice President of Early Education and Child Care Programs Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
Donna Piekarski	Regional Director, PhiladelphiaSince Jan 2013 Vice President of EducationMay 2010 - Jan 2013	School District of PhiladelphiaDeputy Chief, Early Childhood Education Jul 2002 - May 2010
Eartha Smith	Assistant TeacherSince Jan 2015	AsurionDIRECTV Tech support/ CCR Since May 2014
Edward Koch	Area Business DirectorSince Oct 2012	School District of PhiladelphiaSchool Principal Jan 1975 - Jun 2012
Edwina Black	Lead TeacherSince Mar 2006	North Western Human ServicesResidential Counselor Sep 2003 - May 2006
Elaine Greene	Group Supervisor
Elizabeth Kutschbach	Preschool Supervisor/Preschool TeacherSince Aug 2013	Marilyn's Life-Long Educational CenterLead Toddler Teacher Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
Emily Huey	Academy DirectorSince 2013 Assistant Director/Academy Educational Manager2012 - 2013 Managing Group Supervisor2011 - 2012	Super SubstitutePermanent Substitute Teacher Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Emmanuel Oliphant	ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR
Erica Garcia	Teacher AssistantSince Mar 2013	Payless Shoes SourcesFloor Associate, Cashier, Sales person Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
Eva Vasquez	community LiaisonSince Jun 2010 Academy DirectorSince Oct 2008	The National Association of Professional Women Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
Garcia Hughley	Head TeacherSince Jan 2012
Gladys Vazquez	Assistant Group SupervisorSince Jul 2009	Jackson HewittTax Preparer Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
Hannah Wallow	Early Head Start TeacherSince Oct 2014	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERPreschool Teacher/Floater May 2014 - Oct 2014
Heather Weaver	CACFP AdministratorSince Dec 2012 Procurement and CACFP SpecialistApr 2012 - Dec 2012 CACFP and Grant/Purchasing Support SpecialistJun 2011 - Apr 2012
Hope Green	Preschool Teacher SupervisorSince 2010 Assistant consumers (clients)Since 2011	Life Spire OrgDirect Care Counselor 2005 - 2011
Ibelismary Alfaro	Managing Group SupervisorSince Apr 2008	International Travel AgencyAccounts Clerk Feb 2008 - Nov 2008
Ivan Northington	MaintenanceSince Jun 2013	Genesis Health Care at The OaksBarker RD Since Jun 2011
Jahnean Thomas	ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISORSince Mar 2012	EDUCATION WORKS, EARLY LEARNING CENTERASSISSTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
Jamillah Meekins	Academy Director
Janet Hill	UPK Lead TeacherSince May 2014	Family Hope Living CenterInitial Service Coordinator Jul 2007 - Apr 2014
Janetta Watson	Acting Lead Teacher/Assistant TeacherSince Dec 2012	Harlem Children Zone Peacemaker ProgramProgram Assistant Sep 2009 - Dec 2012
Janice Powell	Instructional SpecialistSince May 2012	Vincente K. Tibbs Child Development CenterExecutive Director May 2009 - Oct 2012
Janine Brickner	Compliance ManagerSince Sep 2012 CACFP and Cash Applications ManagerMar 2011 - Sep 2012	Brightside Academy IncSpecial Projects Coordinator Oct 2001 - Apr 2011
Jasmine Drew	Preschool TeacherSince Aug 2014	Computer Kidz Learning CenterPreschool Teacher Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jennifer Adolphus	Preschool Teacher/ Group SupervisorSince Jul 2011	CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES (CHDFS)Assist developmentally/mentally disabled/SED children to acquire Jun 2009 - May 2011
Jennifer Chamberlain	Preschool Lead Headstart TeacherSince Jan 2013 Lead Preschool Teacher in Headstart classroomSince Jan 2013	WSISupervisor Feb 2006 - Aug 2013
Jerolene Scott	TeacherSince Mar 2012	Louis A. Fickling Child Development CenterTeacher Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Jessenia Espinal	Assistant TeacherSince Jun 2012	Champion Learning CenterTutor Since Dec 2011
Jessica Engelhard	Manager, Talent AcquisitionSince Jan 2013	E-Safe TechnologiesVice President of Operations May 2010 - Oct 2012
Jessica Stanley	Licensing AdministratorSince Sep 2013	MaximusQuality Analyst Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
Jonathan Quann	Managing Group Supervisor
Judith Smith	Lead TeacherSince Jun 2011	PS 68Student Teacher Feb 2010 - May 2010
Karen O'hagan	Education ManagerSince 2012	Fat Head's BreweryServer and Hostess Since 2012
Kathleen Quarles	Managing Group SupervisorSince Jan 2012	Pittsburgh Public SchoolsPreschool Coach Sep 1999 - Jul 2009
Kelly Bates	Head Start Academy DirectorSince Jun 2011	KenCrestAssociate Teacher Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
Kenya Clemons	Office Coordinator
Kenya Getaw	Group Assistant SupervisorSince May 2012	Hope For YouthChild Care Worker Mar 2011 - May 2012
Kimberly Sears	Head Start Lead TeacherSince Dec 2013 Managing Group SupervisorJun 2009 - Dec 2012	Methodist ServicesHead Start Lead Teacher Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Kish English	Academy DirectorSince Sep 2011	Belmont Academy Charter SchoolPrep-Teacher Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Kylie Kukul	Regional Director OhioSince Dec 2012 Area Business Director OhioAug 2012 - Dec 2012 Area Business Director Cleveland/AkronOct 2011 - Aug 2012 DirectorDec 2006 - Oct 2011	Bright HorizonsPreschool Teacher 2004 - 2006
Latisha Duncan	Lead TeacherSince Jul 2014	Marshalls Since Feb 2012
Latoya Saulters	Lead TeacherSince Jul 2012	Intercommunity Action IncIntensive Case Manger Apr 2009 - Aug 2011
Lauren Williams	Group Supervisor / Lead TeacherSince Sep 2011	GCA Daycare and Learning CenterClassroom Aid / After-school Coordinator / Acting Lead Teacher Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Leighanne Bettes	teacher
Leisamari Reyes	Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS)	Mattress WorldSale person/ Cashier (Seasonal Position)
Leslie Cruz	assistant group supervisor
Letta Simon	Vice PresidentSince Sep 2012 Vice President Operations	EverfiVice President 2012 - Oct 2012
Linda Mcgee	Academy Education DirectorSince Jan 2013 Area Business DirectorSince Feb 2015	KindergartenTeacher Oct 2011 - Jan 2013
Lynda Castro	Lead Preschool TeacherSince Nov 2013	Kennedy Child Study CenterTeacher Assistant Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
Lynette Reed	Asistant group supervisor
Maria Manautou	Communications / Design Program ManagerSince Aug 2011	Seven Clicks, LLCMarketing Communications Project Consultant Since Aug 2000
Marie Desrameaux	Lead TeacherSince May 2014	BEDFORDSTUY FAMILY HEALTH CENTERFamily Support Worker Oct 2005 - May 2014
Marie Mcmillian	Group Supervisior
Marisol Adames	Center Office CoordinatorSince 2002	Philadelphia Insurance NetworkReceptionist 1996 - 1999
Marisol Maldonado	School-age TeacherSince Sep 2014	Kentucky Fried ChickenCrew Member Feb 2014 - Sep 2014
Mark Kehoe	CEOSince Sep 2009	Quest DiagnosticsManaging Director Apr 1991 - Sep 2009
Mark Kehoe	CEOSince Sep 2009	Quest DiagnosticsManaging Director Apr 1991 - Sep 2009
Martha Echevarria	Bus DriverSince 2010	Tri-State Financial ServicesOffice Manager Since 2007
Mary Ziggles	Teacher
Matt Rager	Payroll Analyst/Benefits CoordinatorSince Jul 2011	SiemensHuman Resource Assistant Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Meghan Reilly	Lead Teacher/Group SupervisorSince Jul 2011	Growing Together Learning CenterAssistant Teacher May 2010 - Jul 2011
Melanie Brown	Academy DirectorSince 2013	Ohio Department of EducationEducational Consultant 2004 - 2012
Melanie Tolchin	Talent Acquisition SpecialistSince Sep 2013	Education Management CorporationHR Staffing Coordinator Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
Melissa Delgado	Teacher
Melissa Rodriguez	Education DirectorSince Nov 2013 Group SupervisorAug 2010 - Nov 2013	CVS PharmacyPharmacy Technician Aug 2006 - Aug 2010
Mia Fowler	Group Supervisor child care provider
Millie Perez	Assistant Group Supervisor
Nakia Brown	Assistant Group SupervisorSince 2004	Philadelphia Youth Works ProgramTeacher aid 1999 - 2003
Nichelle Cardona	Teachers AssistantSince Apr 2011
Nicole Lagorga	Academy Director
Nisa Waterman	Assistant TeacherSince Jun 2013	Boston MarketCashier Since Sep 2012
Nova Birckett	Talent Acquisition Specialist
Octavia Lawrence	Teacher AssistantSince May 2012	JcpenneyCustomer Services/Cashier Apr 2009 - Mar 2012
Paula Lopez	Group SupervisorSince 2009	LA FitnessHousekeeping Since 2009
Phoebe Garcia	Operational Academy DirectorSince Oct 2010 Assistant Academy Director2010 - Oct 2012	SES NJDirector of Operations 2008 - 2010
Raina Kelly	Director
Rebecca Eisentraut	Director of Curriculum and InstructionSince Aug 2008
Roberta Yener	Area Business Director / Academy DirectorSince Sep 2012	DENIZIKO DAY CARE, INCEducational Director Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
Robin Vaughn	Lead TeacherSince Mar 2012	Wal-Mart Store IncSale Associate Jul 2008 - Sep 2011
Ruby Webb	Academy DirectorSince Sep 2009	ResCare Day ProgramVocational Program Supervisor Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
Ryan Wolfe	CACFP AdministratorSince Jul 2014 CACFP AuditorJan 2013 - Jul 2014	Community College of Allegheny CountyAcademic Librarian Jul 2008 - Dec 2012
Sa'de Edwards	Assistant Academy DirectorSince Sep 2011	Noah's IncDirector May 2009 - Jun 2011
Sacoya King	Assistant Group SupervisorSince Sep 2007	Masonic VillageDietary Server Apr 2005 - Aug 2007
Sanchez Outlaw	Academy Education DirectorSince Jan 2012	Big Hearts Little HandsVolunteer Services Since 2009
Shade Solomon	Managing Group SupervisorSince Feb 2012	Sharon Hill, MediaGroup Supervisor Nov 2010 - Feb 2012
Shally Mondesire	Assistant Teacher
Shanalee Edwards	UPK TeacherSince Jan 2011	PS 44 Marcus Garvey ElementaryStudent Teaching 2001 - Mar 2011
Shannon Hink	Teacher/ Group SupervisorSince May 2009	Chartiers MH/MR Center, Inc.Residential Specialist 2002 - 2008
Sharay Brown	Assistant Group SupervisorSince Oct 2007
Sharee Kyles	Early Childcare Educator-Group SupervisorSince Feb 2006	Demo Clothing StoreSales Associate Sep 2002 - May 2007
Shelley H. Anderson	Lead TeacherSince 2014	UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSIONEconomic Development Educator 2006 - 2010
Shelli Shelton	Lead TeacherSince Feb 2006
Sherisa D	Lead Early Head Start TeacherSince Aug 2014	Little Miss and Mister TooLead Preschool Teacher May 2012 - Aug 2014
Stacey Johnson	Family AdvocateSince 2012	Woodycrest Center for Human DevelopmentCPP Referral Coordinator 2008 - 2012
Stacey Lodge	Assistant TeacherSince Oct 2012	ST. STEPHEN OUTREACHDance Instructor Since Jan 2009
Stephanie Taylor	Educational DirectorSince Jan 2010	Seabury Day Care CenterTeacher Aide-Lead Teacher May 1993 - Jan 2010
Tania Clement	Lead Teacher/DirectorSince Sep 2013	YAI Young Adult InstituteLead Receptionist Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
Teresa Santiago	Assistant Supervisor	BrightSide AcademyAssistant Supervisor
Tiffany Knight	Marketing Manager-Lead Generation & RetentionSince Nov 2012
Tilea Carter	Headstart Lead TeacherSince Aug 2014 Lead TeacherMar 2014 - Aug 2014	DB4Program Manager Since 2012
Tiny Delaney	Academy Manger/Education DirectorSince Feb 2011	HARBOR FAMILY HORIZON DAY CARESite Director Nov 2000 - Apr 2010
Toussaint Sena	Assistant TeacherSince Mar 2013	Promise Academy Charter schoolHistory Tutor Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Tracy-Ann Graham	Family AdvocateSince Mar 2013 Group TeacherFeb 2011 - Mar 2013	Miracle Makers, IncGroup Teacher Sep 2008 - Aug 2009
Tychina Stanfield	assistant lead teacherSince Feb 2013
Ursula Caminero	Office CoordinatorSince 2008 Mental Health Technician2009 - 2011	Telecom WirelessCustomer Representative 2006 - 2007
Valerie Hall	Assitant Group Supervisor
Virgilia Rocha	Product ManagerSince Nov 2012	MediciGlobalMedia Planner Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
Wendelyn Reitter	Managing Group SupervisorSince 2005
Wilma Scurry	Assistance group supervisorSince Nov 2008
Yentl Vertuin	Assistant group supervisorSince 2008
Yovanni Garcia	Afterschool Coordinator/Assistant TeacherSince Jul 2010 Afterschool Coordinator/Assistant TeacherSince Jul 2011	P.S. 55 Elementary SchoolVolunteer Since Sep 2007
Yvette Carroll	Early Childhood EducatorSince Aug 2011	Sunrise Assisted LivingCare Manager Apr 2009 - Apr 2011
Zachery Nabors	Accounts Payable CoordinatorSince Nov 2011	Today's Staffing Oct 2011 - Nov 2011
Zurisadai Crispin	Office CoordinatorSince Mar 2008 Assistant Group SupervisorFeb 2006 - Mar 2008	Turning Points for ChildrenRecreational Partner Oct 2008 - May 2010
Charissa Griffin	TeacherSince Jun 2012
Laverne Mitchell	Prekindergarten TeacherSince Sep 2013 Prekindergarten Teacher Prekindergarten TeacherSince Feb 2013	Mother's HelpersPrek lead teacher Oct 2001 - Sep 2013
Michelle Williams	Lead TeacherSince Jul 2007

Former Employees

	Position at Brightside Academy	Next job position
Amy Dubich	Human Resources AssistantJun 2011 - Dec 2011	Fresh MediaAccountant Since Jan 2013
Bob Fittipaldo	Operations Manager1997 - 2007	Giant EagleSenior Manager - Facilities Since Feb 2008
Cesar Mejia
Corey Blanford	JanitorApr 2013 - Apr 2014 After-school teacher.Jul 2006 - Oct 2009	TRCJanitor Since May 2014
Daryl Nelson
Dean Thomas	Director of Information TechnologyJul 2003 - Oct 2012	Electronic Information NetworkSenior Engineer Since Oct 2012
Emily Mills	Academy DirectorSep 2012 - Jan 2013	KinderCareCenter Director Since Feb 2013
Jahlisa Speight	Assistant TeacherSep 2009 - Feb 2013
Jamie Jenkins	Assistant Toddler TeacherNov 2007 - Jun 2010
Janee Chestnut	School Age TeacherSince Oct 2012	St. Dominic's HomeRespite Care Worker Since Jun 2013
Janet Rivera	Teacher's AideMay 2011 - Dec 2011
Jaray Joyner	JanitorJan 2013 - Feb 2014
Karol Valencia	Assistant Group SupervisorAug 2008 - Sep 2013	EducationWorks Since Oct 2013
Kesha Stokes	Group SupervisorJun 2008 - Jun 2010	Montgomery Early Learning CentersTeacher-Teacher Since Jun 2010
Lashae Cherry	Assistant TeacherFeb 2008 - Jun 2013
Lisa Vaughn	Academy Director- East Liberty SiteApr 2011 - Jul 2013 Group Managing Supervisor, East Liberty SiteJul 2010 - Apr 2011 Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten-East Liberty SiteJun 2008 - Jul 2010 Assistant Director- East Liberty SiteFeb 2004 - Jun 2008
Mary Hughes	A.G.S assistant group supervisorDec 2005 - Aug 2008
Melissa Joseph	Child Care Provider/Prekindergarten TeacherSep 2007 - 2012 assistant group laederSep 2009 - Apr 2010	Waverly HeightsNursing assistant Since Oct 2011
Mia Crow	GROUP SUPERVISORMay 1994 - 2000
Michelle Gilbert	Assistant Group SupervisorMar 2006 - Jan 2007	Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.Account Manager Since May 2010
Myeesha Smith	Teacher	McDonaldsTeam member Since 2007
Nedra Robinson	Teacher AssistantApr 2013 - Feb 2014
Rawlins Charles	CustodianSince Jul 2012	AEG Barclay's CenterFacilities/Event Conversion Since Aug 2012
Reina Albino	Area Business Director2005 - 2012 Academy Director2005 - 2012
Rory Richards	Assistant Academy DirectorNov 2011 - Jun 2012
Salana Roberts	Assistant group supervisorJun 2009 - Apr 2012
Sharay Woodson	Group Supervisor/Lead TeacherApr 2012 - Feb 2013
Stefanie Hill	Assistant Academy DirectorSince Feb 2010	Community Alternatives, Inc.Therapeutic Staff Support Since Jan 2011
Tina Calla	Operations Coordinator2001 - 2005	HJ HeinzSr Analyst of Capabilities Since Mar 2013
Toscha Blalock	Director of Quality ImprovementDec 2012 - Jun 2013	University of PennsylvaniaResearcher, Consortium for Policy Research in Education Since Jul 2013
Veronica Maines	Assistant Group SupervisorJan 2005 - Aug 2007
Wilma Lillo	Office CoordinatorAug 1998 - May 2014
Yarelis Morales	Child Care WorkerSep 2008 - Jan 2011
Kasimah Sweets	Child Care ProviderJan 2007 - Dec 2008
Melody June	Teacher AssistantJun 2013 - Jun 2014 teacherJun 2013 - Jun 2014