Meet Our Wonderful Teachers

Warm hearts. Bright smiles. Big impact. ☀️

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Ms. Carly Stefani

Playgroup Teacher

I am 28 years old and am looking forward to being the Playgroup teacher at Sunshine Nursery School for the ‘25-‘26 school year. Over the past year I spent my time running an in-home daycare and had so much fun making memories and curating weekly themes with books, crafts, and sensory activities! In my free time I love to spend time with my three kiddos, go camping, garden, and cook. I can’t wait to meet you and your little one this upcoming school year!

Ms. Danielle Gallery

Playgroup Teacher Aide

I grew up in Scottsville and went to Wheatland Chili. I moved to Leroy in 2012. Bryan and I have two awesome children who have both attended playgroup, nursery & pre-k at Sunshine. I was a stay at home mom for about 8 years until I became an aide at Sunshine. All through high school I was active in sports. Mainly soccer. Now I get to enjoy watching my daughter, Riley, and my son, Jaxon, play sports! If I’m not at a soccer game or softball/baseball game I love spending time with my family or just reading on my porch. During the fall, I’ll be at the Bills games in Orchard Park with my dad and two sisters. Go Bills!

Mrs. Madeline Krautwurst

Nursery Teacher

I hold a Master of Education in K–12 Reading from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the State University of New York at Fredonia. I’ve spent over 10 years in education, teaching 2nd and 3rd grade in North Carolina, working as a reading specialist in Arizona, and playgroup teacher at Sunshine. My family and I moved back to LeRoy a few years ago to raise our daughters closer to loved ones. I live here with my husband and our two girls, and we love spending time outdoors—especially camping in our RV. I also enjoy running, reading, traveling, and making memories with my family. I became involved with the board at Sunshine Nursery School when my daughter started Playgroup in 2022. Since then, my connection to the school has grown even deeper. Now serving as board president, I’m passionate about early literacy and helping children develop a lifelong love of learning. I’m excited to bring that passion into the classroom through theme-based play and hands-on experiences that spark joy, curiosity, and growth.

Mrs. Katie Humphrey

Nursery Aide

I’m a lifelong LeRoy resident and feel incredibly lucky to now be raising my own family in the same place I grew up. Before starting my family, I worked as a full-time nanny for five years, following a career in office management. Some of my favorite things to do include listening to audiobooks, diving into all kinds of crafts, spending time with my husband Quentin and our two wonderful kids—Benji and Lilah—and enjoying the occasional shopping trip. I’m so excited to return to working with children and to be a part of their very first school experience. It’s such a special time in their lives, and I’m honored to be a part of it!

Mrs. Cassie Connolly

Pre-K Teacher

I bring over a decade of teaching experience to the Pre-K classroom, where I’m passionate about creating a warm, engaging environment for young learners. I love fostering curiosity through hands-on learning and strive to give each child the opportunity to build confidence and discover their unique potential. My favorite part of teaching is watching my students grow—socially, emotionally, and academically—as they explore the world around them. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, camping, reading, and taking care of my three beloved cats: Shmoo, Lincoln, and Nugget.

Ms. Meghann Morse

Pre-K Aide

My husband and I, along with our four children, reside in East Bethany. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, managing our sizable goat herd, and contributing to our local 4H goat club. I have been serving as an aide and substitute at Sunshine Nursery School for the past few years, an experience I find deeply fulfilling and rewarding. I look forward to continuing my role with the Sunshine team in the years to come.

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