Who We Are
Inspiring Kids, Building Communities:
Our ambitious academic program exceeds Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards and our Montessori Method provides gentle instruction along the way to ensure our students are confidently ready for kindergarten.
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Our People
The North Ridgeville Leadership Team
We love learning. We love the freedom to think big, work together, and take risks.

Melissa C.
Director
I am ecstatic to be part of the YE team! I have served over twenty years in the education field. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Special Education. I also have a master’s degree from Ashland University in Curriculum and Instruction. After seventeen years in the classroom, I decided to go back to school and obtain my administrative certificate through Lamar University. I have served as an Intervention Specialist, an Intervention Coordinator and an Assistant Principal. I have a passion for supporting all youth and adults in their journey of personal growth and development and I am looking forward to bringing the YE way to all of you. I live in North Ridgeville with my husband, Mike, and two daughters, Lexi and Delaney.

Jaime B.
School Coordinator
Admissions
Welcome to Our School
We're excited to welcome students to our North Ridgeville community! Please note, admissions will be processed in the following order:
- Current members at other Young Explorers locations
- Siblings of current members
- Returning members
- New members in order of postmarked date of registration payment receipt and successful completion of Director meeting
Ready to put your child's name on the waitlist? Contact us to learn the next steps.
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