Sheryl first began working at Ward Preschool in 1985 as a teacher assistant. In 1987 she became a stay-at-home mom and after her youngest child left for college in 2016, she returned to Ward Preschool as a substitute teacher. She now works as a teacher assistant in the Two Fun program. Sheryl has an Associates of Science degree in Business from Madonna University and has taken classes in Child Development, Nursing, and Emergency Management. Some of her experience working with children include, teaching piano, teaching at TLC preschool, working as the nursery coordinator at Ward Church (a long time ago), teaching Sunday school and VBS. She has also volunteered for many school and sport activities in her community and has served as a Team Mom for the Plymouth Canton Steeler Football League.
Sheryl has four children from her first husband (Jeff Phillips) who passed away in 2007 from cancer. She has since remarried, (Ron) and now has a step-son, Andy. Her three oldest children, Heidi, Jeff and Brett, are married, have graduated from college and are Ward Preschool alumni. Andy also graduated from college and is not married. Ben, the youngest, is presently in college where he also plays lacrosse. Sheryl enjoys sports, hiking, kayaking and playing the piano. She now has one dog (Charlie) and has had a variety of pets in the past.
