LightHouse Staff

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Director- Halia Hargis

Associate Arts of Teaching, 5 years of Child Care Experience

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What is your favorite part about working at The LightHouse?

"My favorite part about working at The LightHouse is having this amazing opportunity to watch them learn, grow, and flourish in all kinds of ways."

What is your favorite activity to do with the kids?

"My favorite activity to do with the kids displaying outside and learning about their lives."

Tell us a little bit about your family.

"I am engaged to my fiance Christopher and have a 1-year-old baby boy named Oliver. Together we have two doggos- Zoey and Bruno."

What do you like to do in your free time?

"In my free time, I enjoy playing with my doggos and Oliver. singing, and finding the newest show to binge watch with my fiance."

What is your favorite LightHouse snack?

"My absolute favorite LightHouse snack would have to be pretzels with apple slices."

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Assistant Director- Hannah Taft

Associate Arts of Teaching, 5 Years of Child Care Experience

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What is your favorite part about working at The LightHouse?

“Every day is completely different, and you get to be a part of a community that helps children learn, grow, and develop to their greatest potential.”

What is your favorite activity to do with the kids?

“Create time is my favorite. I actually went to school to be an art teacher for a while and stopped with my associates in teaching.”

Tell us a little about your family.

“I married my husband Trey in 2020, we have 2 wonderful daughters, Lydia and Delaney.”

What do you like to do in your free time?

“In my free time, I like to read and go on walks with my fam.”

What is your favorite LightHouse snack?

“My favorite LightHouse snack is probably rice crisps with peanut butter ”

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Senior Counselor- Alyson Rackley

Associates Degree

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What is your favorite part about working at The LightHouse?

“My favorite part about working with children is that no day is the same. I love to see the enthusiasm they bring.”

What is your favorite activity to do with the kids?

“My favorite activity to do with the kids is read them a story or make crafts.”

Tell us a little about your family.

“I am the second oldest out of four kids, I have two sisters and one brother. I have a dog named Maisie.”

What do you like to do in your free time?

“I like to read, workout, play with my dog, and spend time with family/friends.”

What is your favorite LightHouse snack?

“My favorite snack we’ve had is pineapple and strawberries."

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Counselor- Gillian Smith

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What is your favorite part about working at The LightHouse?

“Watching them grow and learn new things.”

What is your favorite activity to do with the kids?

“My favorite activity to do with the kids is to read and go outside”

Tell us a little about your family.

“I have two sisters and one brother.”

What do you like to do in your free time?

“I like to hang out with friends.”

What is your favorite LightHouse snack?

“Favorite snack was the ice pops.”