Program Directors

  • Linden Rd, Flint, MI

    Bachelor of Science, Family Studies, Western Michigan University

    Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education, Lake Michigan College

    Joined Happy Elephant in 2023

  • Beecher Rd, Flint, MI

    Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Studies, Rochester University

    Joined Happy Elephant in 2024

  • W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI

    Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Ashford University

    Joined Happy Elephant in 2025

  • 36th St., Wyoming, MI

    Childhood Development Associate, CDA National Credentialing Program


    Joined Happy Elephant in 1990

  • Aurelius Rd, Lansing, MI

    Child Development Associate, CDA National Credentialing Program


    Joined Happy Elephant in 2012

Corporate Office

  • Corporate Manager

    Early Childhood Associate, CMU and U of M, Flint


    Lora has provided care and leadership for our organization for three generations of children at Happy Elephant. Lora started as a director at one of our first centers in 1980 and became company Manager in 1990.

  • Program Coordinator

    Bachelor of Science with Early Childhood Endorsement, EMU


    Aimee joined Happy Elephant in 2015 as the director at Linden Road. She is now our Program Coordinator at our corporate office.

  • Food Program/CDC Handler

    Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

    Joined Happy Elephant in 1989