About Us

Alexandria School was founded in 2007 by Carolyn Stulberg, BSN, CCE, based on her passion for the highest quality in-home child care. With over 30 years of experience in child care education, Carolyn has worked in the pediatric wards and neonatal intensive care units of hospitals, taught prenatal, postnatal, parenting, grandparenting and breastfeeding classes, developed her own courses for creative play and current concepts in infant care, and is a mother of four herself. The instructors at Alexandria School, along with Carolyn and the school’s dedicated staff, are committed to educating and training nannies with a demanding, practical curriculum that will position graduates to be the best in the profession.

Our Staff

Carolyn Stulberg,
Founder and Executive Director

Eileen Denamen,
Director of School Administration

Dana Stulberg,
Director of Development and Placement

Gretchen Becker,
Recruitment Manager

Our Instructors

Julie Rosenthal, B.S.
Course(s) taught: Creative Play

The preschool director of Temple Emanu El for 12 years, Julie Rosenthal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood development from The Ohio State University and then taught at OSU's Child Care Center. After returning to Cleveland in 1989, she worked as a teacher at Temple Emanu El and was the head teacher in the childcare center of Menorah Park for the Aging before being appointed the temple’s preschool director in 1995.

Edie Ungar-Shafron, M.A.
Course(s) taught: Child Development, Learning Styles

Edie Ungar-Shafron has over 20 years of school psychology and private practice experience.  With a Bachelor of Arts in applied clinical psychology from Alfred University and a master’s degree from the educator program of The Ohio State University, Edie has served as the school psychologist at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools, the Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County, and Orange City School District.  She is licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Psychology and has published various media articles on parenting, education and family issues.

Phil Kleinhenz, M.Ed.
Course(s) taught: Art Appreciation/Field Trips

A retired elementary teacher with over 28 years of experience with a variety of age groups, Phil is especially well versed in local art and field trip resources.  Phil’s education includes a Master of Education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from John Carroll University.  Phil is actively involved with the Cleveland Museum of Art Teacher Resource Center, serving on the Teacher Advisory Council and the Curriculum Committee for over 20 years, and volunteers at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.  Phil’s interests include art and collecting, travel, biking, hiking and archeology.

Carol Paull, M.Ed., M.S.S.A.
Course(s) taught: Literacy for Children

Carol Paull earned a master’s degree in elementary education from the Bank Street College of Education, a master’s degree in social science administration from Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Brandeis University.  Carol teaches graduate and undergraduate courses at John Carroll University and has consulted for schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District.  Carol also served for six years as the director of a 200-child preschool and worked for seven years as an elementary school teacher.  Carol is certified as a lay child psychoanalyst, has her K-8 teaching certification, is a licensed independent social worker by the State of Ohio, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has a private practice in consulting.

Diane Weiner, M.A.
Course(s) taught: Special Needs; Speech and Hearing

Diane has over 35 years of experience in special needs and speech and hearing.  She earned a master’s degree from Kent State University and a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from Ohio University.  Diane is a certified speech pathologist and currently serves as the language/speech pathologist for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District.

Nancy Anne, M.A.
Course(s) taught: Communication; Growth & Development in the Teen Years

Nancy has over 30 years of experience in individual and group counseling and coaching with a focus on non-violent communication, assertiveness and self esteem, stress management, and relationships.  Nancy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Zoology from Ohio University and a Master of Arts in Counseling/Human Services from John Carroll University.

Karin Marsh, M.Ed.
Course(s) taught: Computer Skills

With a Master of Education from John Carroll University, Karin brings over six years of teaching experience in computer education to K-5 students at University School, with a focus on Internet research and safety, as well as using software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel and Paint at various grade levels.  Karin has additional experience teaching sound editing and digital image suites, Type to Learn, Inspiration, Kidspiration and Oregon Trail.

Jill Minger, M.D.
Course(s) taught: Postpartum Care of the Mother

Educated at Johns Hopkins University and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Minger is an Obstetrics and Gynecological resident at MetroHealth System.

Reno “Jay” Reda, A.D.
Course(s) taught: Personal Safety; Animal Awareness, Driving Safety

A career outdoors and law enforcement professional, Reno has worked for over two decades promoting outdoor-oriented activities.  He has trained over 3,000 women in personal protection and awareness, owns a private security firm that specializes in testing of small corporations for compliance with the Homeland Security Act, and has over 12 years of experience as a trained and certified police K-9 handler.  Reno teaches and mentors children and hosts the radio show Inside the Great Outdoors.

Timothy Guy, EMT-P
Course(s) taught: Injury Prevention, Medic First Aid Certification Classes

Gretchen Becker, B.A.
Course(s) taught: Interview Skills

Dana Stulberg, B.A.
Course(s) taught: Professionalism; Portfolio Development

Molly McKenna, B.A.
Course(s) taught: Baby Sign Language

Sarah Schmidt, B.A.
Course(s) taught: Music

Isle Wilke
Course(s) taught: Sewing Basics