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!

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