Our Teachers

On-Site Owner • Master of Business Administration from Florida International University in 1996 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2007 • Favorite Childhood Book: “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein • Favorite Part of Teaching: Getting to love on the children.

Director • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Perimeter College in 2013. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Administration from Ashford University in August 2015 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2006 • Favorite Childhood Book: “Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes” by Faith Jaques • Favorite Part of Teaching: Being an integral part in the love and learning the children receive daily.

Assistant Director • Associates Degree in Child Development from Moraine Valley Chicago in May 2011 and Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Walton University in 2023 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2008 • Favorite Childhood Book: “My Many Colored Day” by Dr. Seuss • Favorite Part of Teaching: Experiencing my student's unconditional love.

Assistant Director • Child Development Associates in 2018 and Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2006 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein • Favorite Part of Teaching: Being over curriculum allows me to utilize all the knowledge I have gained throughout the last decade in the classroom to better assist teachers in theirs. I love seeing our amazing curriculum in full action in the classrooms and children learning so much through play and interactions.

After School / Camp Teacher • Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry in 2009 from Lee University • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2011 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Do Unto Otters" by Laurie Keller • Favorite Part of Teaching: I enjoy playing games with the kids. We have a fun building with blocks, playing cards, and all sports.

Infant Teacher • Child Development Associate in 2019 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2001 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak • Favorite Part of Teaching: That even if I don't get to see what amazing people my babies become; I know I had a little part in it.

Infant Teacher • Child Development Associate in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2020 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint • Favorite Part of Teaching: I love connecting with babies and making sure they feel safe and heard. When a baby develops trust, they will be able to develop emotional regulation skills. I love singing and loving on the babies all day long.

Infant Teacher • High School Diploma in 2017 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2016 • Favorite Childhood Book: "God is Near By" by Kathy Long • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the children grow and getting to play with them everyday.

First Steps Teacher • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2023 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the progress of the children you pour your heart into and looking back and seeing how far they have come. Having a true impact on the future by helping raise the youth the best way I can.

First Steps • Teaching Certification from Lanier Tech in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2020 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Brown • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching them grow!

Toddler Teacher • Child Development Associate in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2002 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Magic School Bus" by Joanna Cole • Favorite Part of Teaching: Getting to see the children's smiling faces is my favorite! I love watching them grow from when they enter my class until the time they leave to the next class. Potty training is also a fun and exciting part, especially when it is successfully complete!

Toddlers Teacher • Graduated High School 2022 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2022 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Seuss • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the progression of the children when learning!

Preschool I Teacher • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2019 • Favorite Childhood Book: "I Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch • Favorite Part of Teaching: Creating memories and helping children learn in their own way.

Preschool I Teacher • Child Development Associates from Lanier Tech in 2007 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 1989 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach • Favorite Part of Teaching: I enjoy giving the child and parent the love and security they need when apart from each other. I like being engaged in their daily learning and making it fun for them. I love seeing the joy on their faces when they accomplish a new skill. I look forward to their daily hugs.

Preschool II Teacher • Child Development Associates from Lanier Tech in 2006. Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2006 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson • Favorite Part of Teaching: I get to have the most rewarding and fun job in the world! Seeing the children light up when learning something new is such a blessing. They make my ordinary days, extraordinary.

Preschool II Teacher • Leadership Training Child Development 2008 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 1981 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss • Favorite Part of Teaching: Loving and caring for my children and hugging and making them feel safe.

Pre-K Teacher • Child Development Associates from Lanier Tech in 2022 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2016 • Favorite Childhood Book: "I’ll Always Love You" by Hans Wilhelm • Favorite Part of Teaching: I love doing arts and crafts with the children.

Pre-K Teacher • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Technical College in 2021 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2017 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Crippled Lamb" by Max Lucado • Favorite Part of Teaching: Seeing the excitement in the eyes of the children as they learn and develop new skills. I truly believe it is a calling and so much more than just a job. I can't imagine doing anything else!

Kindergarten Teacher • Child Development Associates in 2015, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Liberty University in 2019 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2007 • Favorite Childhood Book: "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching my students learn and grow.

Fabulous Floater • High School Diploma 1982 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 1997 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the children learn, play, and laugh.