Meet Our Staff

Our Director

Eva Compisi

After earning an education degree from the University of Dayton, Eva has been teaching preschool, outdoor education, teambuilding, high ropes, middle school science, and wilderness therapy. Eva is happy to have found a welcoming and joyful home at Unity Preschool. She is passionate about creating gender-inclusive spaces and instructional practices, and teaching young children about environmental sustainability and climate justice. Most recently, Eva contributed to a new early childhood curriculum supported by the Revolutionary Love Project.

Eva Compisi, Director

A few of our favorite things

Marissa

Marissa Koppers’ Favorite…

Picture Book:

Don’t Let Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

Activity at Unity:

Playing at the Naturescape

Kid Spot:

SkyZone

Snack:

Cheese & Crackers

She/Her

Caitriona

Caitriona Morrison’s Favorite…

Picture Book:

Alfie Gets in First by Shirley Hughes

Activity at Unity:

Painting & Collage

Kid Spot:

The Northwestern Bike Path

Snack:

Cheese & Crackers

She/Her

Gillian

Gillian Humiston’s Favorite…

Picture Book:

What’s Wrong Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton

Activity at Unity:

Circle Time

Kid Spot:

South Street Beach

Snack:

Popcorn

She/Her

Jacy Costa Herman’s Favorite…

Picture Book:

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

Activity at Unity:

Circle Time

Kid Spot:

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Snack:

Chips & Salsa

She/Her

Carla Riley’s Favorite…

Picture Book:

Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola

Activity at Unity:

Science Experiments (all types)

Kid Spot:

Lighthouse Beach

Snack:

Hummus & Carrots

She/Her

Ari

Ari Flores’ Favorite…

Picture Book:

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Activity at Unity:

The Doctor’s Office

Kid Spot:

The Exploratorium

Snack:

Veggie Straws

She/Her

Eva with puppets

Eva Compisi’s Favorite…

Picture Book:

World of Wonder by Valarie Kaur

Activity at Unity:

Puppets

Kid Spot:

Robert Crown Library

Snack:

Chips & Dip

She/Her

Gwen building with 2 kids

Dr. Gwen Fiske’s Favorite…

Picture Book:

A Sick Day by Amos McGee

Activity at Unity:

Playing on the rug

Kid Spot:

Independence Park Playground

Snack:

Chocolate

She/Her

What Our Parents Say