Meet The Staff
Lisa Giancarli
Executive Director Owner
About Me
Over The Rainbow is owned and operated by Executive Director, Lisa Giancarli. A former market research professional with a B.S. in Marketing, Lisa followed her passion to own her own business. After acquiring the center in 2011, she continues to make improvements and keep up with the latest standards in childcare. Lisa can be reached at lisa@overtherainbowcdc.com
Carol Peroni
Managing Director
About Me
Carol Peroni is thrilled to join Over The Rainbow as the Managing Director. With a passionate career spanning over 20 years in early childhood education, Carol is dedicated to providing respectful and insightful guidance to her team. Her experience includes five years with the North Hanover Public School District, implementing the Tools of the Mind curriculum, and eight years in Trenton using The Creative Curriculum. She also brings valuable experience from Mercer County Special Services, Princeton University, and Lawrence Day School.
Jessica Gareis
Assistant Director
About Me
Ms. Jessica has been a part of our team since 2015. She has a BA in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University, as well as over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Jessica started out as one of our Toddler and Jr. Preschool Assistants and eventually became our former Toddler Lead Teacher. She currently serves as our Assistant Director. You can reach Ms. Jessica via email at jessica@overthearainbowcdc.com
Lisa Giancarli
Executive Director Owner
About Me
Over The Rainbow is owned and operated by Executive Director, Lisa Giancarli. A former market research professional with a B.S. in Marketing, Lisa followed her passion to own her own business. After acquiring the center in 2011, she continues to make improvements and keep up with the latest standards in childcare. Lisa can be reached at lisa@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Liz Wysokowski
Managing Director
About Me
Over The Rainbow is headed by Managing Director, Liz Wysokowski. A former manager of KinderCare for over 25 years, Liz knows a thing or two about childcare. While her duties are many, her main goal is ensuring that parents’ expectations are being met and exceeded daily. Liz appreciates parent feedback and suggestions. You can reach her at liz@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Jill Medica
Program Director
About Me
Over The Rainbow’s school curriculum and educational programs are managed by Jill Medica, Program Director.
Jill has over 20 years experience as a head preschool teacher and she brings that passion to her role as center director.
Jill welcomes open communications with all of our parents and she can be reached at jill@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Jill welcomes open communications with all of our parents and she can be reached at jill@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Taylor Orban
Curriculum Director
About Me
Ms. Taylor has been a part of our team since 2018. She has a BA in Elementary Education and English from The College of New Jersey, as well as many years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Formerly our Lead Pre-K teacher, she is currently our Curriculum Director. Her main focus is working with our teaching staff to train, observe and assist with Creative Curriculum and our STEAM program. You can reach Ms. Taylor via email at taylororban@overthearainbowcdc.com
Lisa Giancarli
Executive Director Owner
About Me
Over The Rainbow is owned and operated by Executive Director, Lisa Giancarli. A former market research professional with a B.S. in Marketing, Lisa followed her passion to own her own business. After acquiring the center in 2011, she continues to make improvements and keep up with the latest standards in childcare. Lisa can be reached at lisa@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Liz Wysokowski
Managing Director
About Me
Over The Rainbow is headed by Managing Director, Liz Wysokowski. A former manager of KinderCare for over 25 years, Liz knows a thing or two about childcare. While her duties are many, her main goal is ensuring that parents’ expectations are being met and exceeded daily. Liz appreciates parent feedback and suggestions. You can reach her at liz@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Jill Medica
Director
About Me
Over The Rainbow is managed by Jill Medica, Director. Jill has over 20 years experience as a head preschool teacher and she brings that passion to her role as center director. Jill welcomes open communications with all of our parents and she can be reached at jill@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com
Brenda Gipson
Assistant Director
About Me
Brenda is a lead teacher in the center and also has a supporting management role. She has been with Over The Rainbow for over 22 years and continuously takes pride is seeing her pre-k students achieving their goals and readying them for kindergarten. Brenda can be reached at Brenda@sour-snail.flywheelsites.com