Our Team
Founder
Amira Faress, Wünderville's founder, is a chemical engineer by training, and brings extensive experience from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Her background spans management roles in quality, regulatory intelligence, operations, quality engineering, and product development. Amira expertly applies lean methodologies to propel business growth, maintain rigorous quality and regulatory standards, and innovate solutions for the diverse challenges inherent in a dynamic startup environment.
Director & Lead Teacher
Ms. Sarah has been teaching preschool for over 20 years and each year learns just as much from the children and families as they learn from her. Ms. Sarah believes play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.
Ms. Sarah studied Elementary Education at SUNY Cortland and received her Bachelor’s of Science. She advanced her education at Nazareth College receiving a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Ms. Sarah is New York State permanently certified for grades PreK - 6th grade.
Associate Director & Co-Teacher
Ms. Johanna has been working in Early Education for over ten years.
Ms Johanna studied Arts Integrated pedagogy and Multiple Intelligence Theory at SUNY Brockport receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts for Children with a concentration in Music and Minor in Music and Art History.
Our Story
Wünderville was born from a desire to pursue purpose and make a difference. The journey was triggered from a personal need for childcare for my now three-year old son Peter, combined with a deep desire to someday give back on a nursery school experience that was so filled with wonder and joy that I still have fond and vibrant memories of it today. The setting was an international school in Accra, Ghana. My teachers were Ms. Mary and Mrs. Anoff.
The word Wunder is German for miracle or wonder. I chose a German word specifically in honor of Mrs. Anoff (a German woman). The addition of “ville” symbolizes our commitment to creating a vibrant and accepting space within the local Rochester NY community. Here we envision meaningful connections forming and minds conspiring to offer innovative solutions to real life issues within our community.