“For it is by GRACE you
have been saved…”

Ephesians 2:8


Gracie’s is so blessed to have such an amazing staff of teachers!!
Their love for the kids is evident every day!!
💚 Thank you, ladies, for all you do!! We love you!!💚

Diane Maine

My name is Diane Maine. I’m so excited to be at Gracie’s teaching the Bright 🦋 Butterflies! I am originally from New Jersey and moved to Colorado in 1997. My husband and I relocated to Vero Beach in 2021. We brought our 3 boys with us, now 24, 22, and 17. I have a Bachelor’s…

Johanna Manzi

Greetings, I was born in Vero Beach, Florida. I went to Master’s Academy for 8 years and graduated from there. In my senior year, I had the opportunity to apprentice with the preschool, which helped me decide to teach children. It taught me that I wanted to be a light for the kids and show…

Leann Thimmer

I grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, and came to Vero Beach to attend Indian River Community College as a foreign student.  I graduated with an AA degree and later returned to complete the necessary classes for my Staff Credential.  After graduating from college, I married my husband, John, and we remained in Vero.  We have…