Hi, I’m Danna Wellman, and I have the privilege of being the Center Director at AcademyOne Childcare & Preschool. I’ve been part of the AcademyOne family since 2014, and I currently hold my CDA while working toward my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I truly believe that working at AcademyOne is one of the most rewarding experiences. Every day, I get to watch our children grow, learn, and thrive, and it fills my heart with joy knowing I’m part of their journey. I am incredibly lucky to work with such a passionate, dedicated, and professional team who continually inspire me. The commitment to early childhood education here is something that motivates me to keep growing alongside our children and staff.

When I’m not at work, you’ll find me attending sporting events and cheering on my favorite teams – the Cleveland Browns and the Columbus Crew. I also love spending time with family and friends and indulging in fun activities outside of the classroom. Fun fact: I’m 50% Colombian and 50% Iranian, so I guess you could say I have a bit of an international flair! I’m fluent in Farsi, which is something I’m really proud of.

My favorite book is Stay Wild, My Child by My Acher. It speaks to the importance of letting kids be who they are and grow into their best selves. I live by the quote: “The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” — Dr. Maria Montessori. To me, this perfectly captures the heart of what we do at AcademyOne, and it’s the guiding principle I strive to instill in every child we care for.