The Little Steps Family
Kathy
- Classroom Assignment: Director
- Education: Master of Education in Early Childhood.
- Why Early Childhood Education: Every child deserves an opportunity to be exposed to a nurturing, welcoming, developmentally appropriate environment that allows them to reach their full potential. Additionally, singing and reading with children fills my day with joy!
- Hobbies: I enjoy reading and walking.
- Fun fact: The beach is my happy place.
Jamie
- Classroom Assignment: Older Toddler Teacher
- Education: Master’s degree in early education and business management.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I like working with this age because they are learning something new every day, then to watch them implement it in their everyday life is amazing to see.
- Hobbies: Watching sports, reading & fishing.
- Fun fact: I am a HUGE fan of UConn women’s basketball and have been since I was 8 years old!
Jenny
- Classroom Assignment: Preschool Teacher
- Education: Associate’s degree in early childhood education.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I enjoy watching the children in my care learn new things every day!
- Hobbies: I enjoy taking long walks outdoors and spending time with my family!
- Fun Fact: I am an avid bird watcher and can identify almost every type of bird!
Micayla
- Classroom Assignment: Assistant Director
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
- Why Early Childhood Education: Early childhood education is the foundation of education, and all future learning ventures. It is such a crucial time in a child’s development, and an honor to be a part of it.
- Hobbies: I am a hardcore Swiftie who loves true crime documentaries!
Fun Fact: I spent a year living in Yellowstone National Park studying outdoor education!
Bri
- Classroom Assignment: Classroom Float
- Education: Highschool.
- Why Early Childhood Education: Watching children grow up and learn is such a cool experience. Along with watching their personality develop and seeing them become such individuals throughout their time at daycare.
- Hobbies: Swimming, spending time with my daughter and reading.
- Fun fact: I have a twin brother.
Alyssa
- Classroom Assignment: Infant Teacher
- Education: Associate’s degree in digital media with a focus in graphic design.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I love working with children and still have the chance to be creative.
- Hobbies: Crafting and baking!
- Fun fact: I have celiac disease and have had it for 10 years!
Kristen
- Classroom Assignment: Older Toddler Teacher
- Education: Highschool & ECE college courses.
- Why Early Childhood Education: From a young age I always loved taking care of children. As I grew up, I knew I wanted a career where I made a direct positive impact on someone’s life. Early childhood education is an extremely rewarding job- there is nothing like seeing a child grow into a person!
- Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, reading, listening to music, going to the beach and watching the Celtics!
- Fun fact: I have the same birthday as Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
Madison
- Classroom Assignment: Infant Teacher
- Education: I have 16 credits in ECE, but I plan on continuing my education to become a board-certified lactation consultant.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I have always loved working with young children and helping them reach their milestones.
- Hobbies: I love to hike and camp in the white mountains. I also spend a lot of time painting and weightlifting.
- Fun fact: I have a dog named Goose and two cats named Soup and Frankie.
Abby
- Classroom Assignment: Infant Teacher
- Education: Highschool & Foundations of Education course.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I love working with young children and am passionate about helping them learn and grow in their first year of life!
- Hobbies: I like gardening and taking care of my house plants.
- Fun Fact: I have a cat named Rooster.
Amy
- Classroom Assignment: Young Toddlers
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from UNH, family studies, young child concentration.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I like the creative freedom that working in a childcare center allows. I also love that no two days are the same. There is always something new happening in our world!
- Hobbies: Reading, doing puzzles, and going for motorcycle rides with my husband.
- Fun fact: I am a very busy hockey mom to my daughter.
Heather
- Classroom Assignment: Young Toddler
- Education: Hesser College- ECE program.
- Why Early Childhood Education: I have always enjoyed being around children and watching them grow and learn.
- Hobbies: Camping, gardening and scrapbooking.
- Fun fact: I grew up on a farm with cows that for the longest time I thought were my pets!
Breanna
- Classroom Assignment: Float
- Education: High School/ Some college.
- Why Early Childhood Education: At a young age I chose early childhood education! Being involved in helping them develop the skills they need for the future is so rewarding!
- Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, outside activities like hikes and camping. I have three wonderful children and spend a lot of time at sports for them!
- Fun fact: I have met the band Florida Georgia Line!
