Annie Hays
Welcome to Ivybrook Academy of Gahanna! I am grateful to be bringing Ivybrook Academy to the Gahanna and New Albany communities after learning about Ivybrook in 2020.
When I first discovered Ivybrook five years ago, I wasn’t married yet and didn’t have children of my own. But even then, what resonated with me most was how the Ivybrook family mirrored the future I hoped for — a life centered around strong family values, meaningful connections, and a thoughtful, intentional approach to early childhood.
I dreamed of one day bringing such a special place to my own family and to families who shared a similar vision: children staying home with their primary caregivers during those first important years, and then being gently and intentionally introduced to a nurturing preschool environment.
Now, as a wife, mother of two young children, and passionate advocate for early education, I am so grateful to bring Ivybrook Academy to the Gahanna/New Albany/Westerville/Blacklick and surrounding communities. I look forward to creating a preschool experience where families feel supported, children feel inspired, and community feels like an extension of home — just as I had imagined all those years ago.
