Ms. Lillie is a passionate early educator who is devoted to teaching, nurturing and inspiring young minds through joyful experiences and most importantly, love. With over a decade of experience, she has witnessed the powerful potential of children and is continually inspired by their endless capabilities.

She was born and raised in Indiana, where she received a Bachelor’s in Child Development and Psychology from Ball State University. After graduating she moved to New Orleans, where she obtained a PreK- 3rd grade teaching license and taught hundreds of children from newborns to 2nd grade. She is currently the Director of Learning Leaf in D.C. and finishing a Master of Science in Education at Johns Hopkins University. When not in teacher mode, she enjoys swimming, hiking, seeing live music, and exploring the city with her husband Ryan.