Our Directors
Director
Anne Martinelli has served as Director at The Robin’s Nest for the past 8 years. She has over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Anne earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina-Asheville. She began her career in Early Childhood Education in Asheville and, later, returned ‘back home’ to Clearwater. Anne has worked as an Early Intervention Specialist, Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Administrator. She feels incredibly blessed to now be a part of the Palm Harbor United Methodist and Robin’s Nest family.
Assistant Director
Lisa Dion has been a Robin’s Nest employee for 7 years. She started as a VPK teacher, moved into a Resource Teacher role and is currently the Assistant Director. She has over 16 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Lisa is a Florida native and has an Associate Arts degree from Saint Petersburg College and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. Lisa joined the Robin’s Nest family as a parent in 2011 and has enjoyed being in the role of a parent, a PAC officer, a room mom, a substitute teacher and now a full-time employee. She feels honored to be part of the Palm Harbor United Methodist campus and feels blessed to work at the Robin’s Nest.