Hilary has been a part of First Steps Preschool for many years, as a teacher in the three-year-old classroom, and as a member of the Preschool Advisory Committee when her children attended First Steps Preschool. In 2026 Hilary was hired as the Director at First Steps Preschool. She has a tremendous love for the children and families of First Steps.  Hilary and her family are also members of the congregation at First United Methodist Church.