Overfield Alumni

Overfield Alumni This is a place for all Overfield Alumni to share stories, keep in touch, and celebrate the wonderful memories and relationships made at Overfield!

History of Overfield
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Overfield is a school dedicated to honoring and respecting each child. In 1960, Julia Hobart founded the Overfield Nursery School to meet the needs and enrich the lives of not only her children but all children in the community. Twelve children made up that first class, which met in the Overfield Museum. For the next 28 years, school was in session in the back of the museum, one of the first buildings in Troy, built in 1808 as the Overfield Tavern. In 1970, the innovative program was recognized and granted licensing by the State of Ohio. By 1988, 65 children attended the Overfield Early Childhood Program, which ran five days a week. When the school received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 1988, the Hobart Brothers Company saw fit to offer the Edward and Martha Hobart house and grounds as the school’s new home. A renovation thoughtfully optimized the space for young children and the yellow doors, which have cheerfully greeted students since, opened in September 1989 to 100 children and nine teachers. Ever mindful of the school’s needs and growth, Julia and William gave Overfield the funds to purchase the house and grounds in 1998. Our campus continues to evolve and grow through the efforts and vision of our community. Visit the Campus section to learn more about where we learn. A school built by a community, we’re also supported by our community. The dedication of time and resources of Overfield families and staff, combined with the generous contributions from Julia and William Hobart, the Hobart Brothers Company, the C.C. Hobart Foundation, and other organizations and businesses bring this unique educational opportunity to young children in the Miami Valley Area.

Great, local pizza! Great, local cause!Come out for great food and provide bonus support for our favorite magical place!
09/23/2026

Great, local pizza! Great, local cause!
Come out for great food and provide bonus support for our favorite magical place!

It’s Pizza Night!

Join us at Old Scratch on October 1 or pick up some pizza to go. All of your purchases support OFP if you show the flyer or use the online ordering code! Share with friends and family!

Our favorite magical place is looking for a special person. Share to your network and share the magic…
09/09/2026

Our favorite magical place is looking for a special person. Share to your network and share the magic…

Long-term Substitute Position

The Overfield School is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, imaginative teacher for our preschool Extended Care classroom for a long term substitute position. This will run from October 19th to December 18th, with the option to continue for the remainder of the school year with the right candidate. The successful applicant will be well-versed in best practices for teaching young children, and passionate about team-teaching utilizing the inspiration of the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

-Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
-Understands and supports philosophy, policies, and goals of the Overfield School.
-Has familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education. Believes in the importance of active, play-based programs for young children, and has an image of children as strong, capable, and deserving of having a central voice in their own learning.
-Ensures a safe and inviting environment for children and parents.
-Displays the ability to work independently and in a team environment, cooperating with co-teacher as well as studio artist and naturalist.
-Generously shares ideas, time, talent, materials, and helping others achieve their best.
-Sets up and follows daily schedule and methods of classroom management decided along with other members of the teaching team.
-Develops and implements curriculum appropriate to the developmental stages of the children, deciding this with the teaching team.
-Adapts the general curriculum to meet the needs of the individual child with concern for his/her interests, special talents, challenges, style and pace of learning.
-Provides sufficient opportunities for problem solving, both for the individual and the group.
-Assumes share of routines for preparing materials and food, assisting children, and cleaning up.
-Promotes the health and safety of the children.
-Treats each child with dignity and respect, accommodating individual differences and working with the individual child when need arises.
-Is interested in the arts and nature, and has experience using these as an integrated part of the curriculum.

Interested candidates: Please email your resume to [email protected]

You remember the magic.Help pass it on.
09/05/2026

You remember the magic.
Help pass it on.

The Overfield School is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, imaginative teachers to be a part of our Substitute Teacher list.

Preferred applicants will be versed in best practices for teaching young children, and passionate about teaching utilizing the inspiration of the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred but not required.

The qualified candidate:
-Understands and supports the philosophy, policies, and goals of the Overfield School.
-Ensures a safe and inviting environment for children and parents.
-Displays the ability to work independently or in a team environment, cooperating with co-teachers as well as studio artist and naturalist as applicable.
-Generously shares ideas, time, talent, materials, and helping others achieve their best.
-Assumes share of routines for preparing materials and food, assisting children, and cleaning up.
-Promotes the health and safety of the children.
-Treats each child with dignity and respect, accommodating individual differences and working with the individual child when need arises.
-Is interested in the arts and nature, and has experience using these as an integrated part of the curriculum.

Interested candidates: Please email your resume to [email protected]

06/04/2026

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05/11/2026
THANK YOU to everyone that came out last night for Alumni Night Tree!Here are some pictures of some of my favorite alumn...
12/20/2025

THANK YOU to everyone that came out last night for Alumni Night Tree!
Here are some pictures of some of my favorite alumni🥰 (photo credits to others-thank you!)
Feel free to add pictures of yours too!

Night Tree for Overfield Alumni -
12/05/2025

Night Tree for Overfield Alumni -

String treats, make art, sing songs, and hear Eve Bunting's beautiful wintertime story once again. Bring a blanket and a flashlight, and wear warm clothes.

This Giving Tuesday consider supporting our favorite school:
12/03/2025

This Giving Tuesday consider supporting our favorite school:

Why support Overfield?The Image of the Child is one of the fundamental tenets of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. This four-word phrase is the foundational precept describing how we view children, and it informs all of the choices we make as educators.Our Image of the Child i...

Have you stopped by The Overfield School lately? Take a moment to walk around, say ‘Hi’ to the new trees and whatever cr...
11/19/2025

Have you stopped by The Overfield School lately? Take a moment to walk around, say ‘Hi’ to the new trees and whatever critters you might find, and just remember that feeling that being in nature…being at Overfield…gives you!

Thanks for your continued support, no matter what form it takes. But if you can, consider an annual fund donation to Overfield this year to help share that feeling for generations to come. 🫶🏽🌲🌳🦌🐿️

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