Meet Our Staff

Our team brings warmth, creativity, and care to every part of the day—whether it’s playtime, downtime, or a special event. They help make Recess a place where kids feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves.

Miss Tracy

Head of Programs

I bring 13 years of experience as an educator and program leader with a strong foundation in social-emotional learning, STEM, and inclusive education. As Head of Programs at Recess, I oversee enrollment, support and supervise teaching staff, and manage daily operations.

Miss Danielle

Advisor

With 16 years of proven experience and success in Early Childhood Education across NY, NJ, and PA, I am excited to be an advisor for Recess. I am passionate about child and family engagement, child development, and compliance.

Miss Sage

Lead Teacher

My name is Sage Torrisi and I am the assistant teacher at Recess. I recently graduated from George Washington University with degree in psychology and am planning to pursue a masters in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I have always had a passion for working with children and I am so excited to have the opportunity to help cultivate a fun, creative, intellectually stimulating space for kids to learn and explore at Recess.

Miss Dajia

Lead Teacher

My name is Dajia, and I bring strong childcare experience and a deep passion for supporting children during their foundational early years. I am committed to nurturing each child’s well-being and development while helping them grow in confidence and celebrate their milestones. As a playful and caring educator, I strive to create a safe, loving environment, and I hope to one day open my own childcare center to continue making a positive impact.

Miss Yesenia

Lead Teacher

Hi, I’m Yesenia! I’m thrilled to care for your little ones and create a nurturing environment that sparks curiosity and growth. With a BA in Early Childhood Education and over 15 years of experience working with kids from infancy to early teens, I’m passionate about providing a safe, healthy space for them to thrive.

Miss Armony

Lead Teacher

Hello, my name is Armony and as an educator and as an artist I value providing a nurturing environment for young creatives to grow and learn. It is my life’s dream to be able to share my love of art with the next generation. I cherish seeking innovative ways to meet the needs of each child placed in my care.

Miss Alfeia

Floater Teacher

I have over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, including serving as a Lead Teacher with responsibilities in lesson planning, classroom management, and child development. I have extensive experience working with infants and toddlers, providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care.

Teacher Pauline

Floater Teacher

I have had the privilege of supporting children in educational, arts-based, recreational and caregiving settings for 20 years and counting. With a focus on gentle, attachment-based care and non-coercive learning, I strive to connect with each child, building a relationship of trust and creative collaboration. I love snuggling babies, working out, reading nerdy books, and hanging out with my partner and our family in our West Philly home.

Miss Lily

Floater Teacher

I’m a junior at Temple University, majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Business. With three years of childcare experience, I really enjoy supporting children as they learn, grow, and explore the world around them.

Miss Kadijah

Floater Teacher

My name is Kadijah and I am an assistant teacher at Recess. With several years of childcare experience, I have a strong passion for creating warm, engaging spaces where children feel safe to explore and grow. My favorite part of working with children is getting to experience their unique personalities and watching their confidence develop as they learn new skills.

Miss Kyra

Floater Teacher

My name is Kyra and I’m a junior at Temple University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Neuroscience. With experience in childcare and summer camps, I am passionate about supporting children’s cognitive growth by incorporating their interests into learning.