Lightbridge Academy of Apex, NC

Welcome to Lightbridge Academy Apex! From the very first “Hello”, we want every child to feel safe, nurtured, and excited to join our Lightbridge Academy Family. Hi there! Hi, my name is Becky Grovenstein, and I am one of the owners of this amazing school. Before jumping in to a dream of opening a childcare school where trust is at the center of any relationship, I was a elementary music teacher. I truly believe that before any child speaks they sing, before they write they draw, and before the run they dance! I am the lucky mom of two beautiful daughters Hope and Julia Grace. Together as a family we love to go hiking in the mountains or building sandcastles and relaxing at the beach (whatever relaxing looks like at the beach for a mom). I am so excited to meet all of you and welcome you to the Lightbridge Academy Family. Hi, my name is Brian Grovenstein, I am the ying to Becky’s yang as the other owner of this awesome school. I bring the business, finance and IT talents to our partnership. Not to mention being the father of our two beautiful daughters who teach me something new every day. On the weekends I love to spend time outside or working on a project around the house with the occasional trip to the mountains, beach or to East Carolina University for a football game in the fall. I am looking forward to meeting you all around Lightbridge Academy! Hello, My name is Jacquie Evans and I am the Regional Manager for both Lightbridge Academy Apex and Holly Springs. I have worked in the childcare field for 18 years, starting as a support staff member, to a director at Lightbridge Academy Apex, and now a regional manager. I have a real passion for this field and will continue to coach our team as we grow in the area. I am a mom of two active boys Kyle and Bryson. On the weekend I love to spend time with my family, and watching baseball or basketball games. Hey, My name is Carlee Romagnoli and I am the Director. I have been working in childcare for going on 4 years now. I majored in sociology with a specialty in child psychology. I have always had a passion for working with children and fostering a nurturing and educational environment in the school. I cannot wait to get to know all the families personally and welcome them and their children into our Circle of Care! We are looking forward to getting to know you and discussing how we can be a partner in your child's growth and development, and your family's daily joy. Hello, My name is Rebecca Ferrell and I am the Education Coordinator. My love for learning began during my own early childhood experiences. As a child I was given the opportunity to learn through play and adventure. I grew up in a small town of Tennessee where my parents decided to begin my early learning education at home with my many siblings on our small family hobby farm. I have wonderful memories of the learning opportunities this allowed for; whether it be memories of watching things grow from seed, helping to care for animals or discovering in the forest near our home. Through these experiences I found that learning through play and wonder was the most authentic way of learning. Little did I know this was building an educational foundation that would inspire my future education and career endeavors. Over the past 14+ years I have worked in almost every age group and has served either as an assistant, lead teacher, and school director. I graduated from Wake Tech in 2015 with an Associates Degree and am currently attending Appalachian State University in pursuit of my Child Development and Birth through Kindergarten License. I am especially interested in the Reggio Emilia emphasis in my program’s study. I am married to a wonderful husband named Adam. We have two dogs, a cat and enjoy almost anything outdoors. We love participating in community events and cultivating hospitality within our neighborhood. I am a voracious reader, foodie extraordinaire, ever caffeinated and I love finding ways to be creative in all that I do.