ANGIE
Tiny Tot Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Fuzzy’s
Favorite Candy: Almond Joy
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite Flower: Tulip
Favorite Colors: Black, Red and Purple
Birthday: January 13
Allergies: None
“My name is Angie. I was born in Houston and recently moved to Decatur. I’ve worked with children for over 35 years. I love working with age ranges from infant to 2 years old.”
BECCA
Twos Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Joe’s Pizza
Favorite Candy: Butterfinger
Favorite Cookies: Sugar
Favorite Drink: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Flower: Roses
Favorite Color: Pink
Birthday: June 15
Allergies: None
“My name is Rebecca McNamara. I have been in childcare for 35 years. I enjoy cooking out on the grill and I also enjoy gardening.”
BECKY
Director/Trainer
Favorite Eatery: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Candy: Cookies & Cream
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate
Favorite Drink: Tea and Water
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Color: Purple
Birthday: October 11
Allergies: None
“My name is Becky. I am married to Travis and we have 4 beautiful boys. We moved to Decatur in 2014 from Andrews. I love my job and love watching these children learn and grow.”
CASSIDY
Pre-K Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Sonic
Favorite Candy: Gummy Worms
Favorite Cookies: Sugar
Favorite Drink: Dr Pepper
Favorite Flower: Sunflower
Favorite Color: Purple
Birthday: April 16
Allergies: None
“My name is Cassidy. I have a dog named Paisley Mae and a cat named Stella Grace. I have been in childcare for 5 years.”
HOLLY
Twos Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Chick-Fil-A or McAllisters
Favorite Candy: Sour Punch Straws or Twix
Favorite Cookies: White Macadamia or Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Tear Tea or Root Beer
Favorite Flower: Peony
Favorite Colors: Purple, Grey and Blue
Birthday: August 23
Allergies: None
“My name is Holly. I’m a mother to 3 amazing kids. I have worked at the Learning Ladder in the Infant Room from August 2005 to January 2018, during which time I earned my CDA.”
JAZZMON
Pre-K Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Estillo Gaucho
Favorite Candy: Sour Skittles
Favorite Cookies: Oatmeal
Favorite Drink: Green Goodness Smoothie
Favorite Flower: White Rose
Favorite Color: Sparkly Pink
Birthday: September 14
Allergies: Shellfish
“My name is Jazzmon. I’m 22 with a family of 5, about to be 6. I married into 3 beautiful children. I love to paint, and am in school to be a teacher in either the Theatre Arts, Music, or regular Art. I’d love to teach either Elementary School or High School.”
JENNIFER
Tiny Tots Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Candy: Ferrero Rocher’s
Favorite Cookies: Oreo’s
Favorite Drink: Cherry Dr Pepper
Favorite Flower: Sunflower
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Birthday: August 16
Allergies: None
“My name is Jennifer. I have a 1 year old daughter. I’ve worked with kids for a few years and I enjoy what I do.”
JESSICA
General Manager
Favorite Eatery: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Candy: Cherry Mash
Favorite Cookies: White Chocolate Chip or Snickerdoodle
Favorite Drink: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Flower: Sunflower
Favorite Color: Pink
Birthday: March 3
Allergies: None
“My name is Jessica. I am a happily married mother of 2 incredible young men, Jayden and Jaxon. I have held many positions here and now am the General Manager. I truly LOVE what I do. In my free time I enjoy gardening, watching movies, and soaking up the love with my family. Life is an ever-changing scenery of awe that I look forward to each day.”
JESSICA
Toddler Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Lemonade
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Color: Purple
Birthday: September 2
Allergies: Gluten
“My name is Jessica. I am currently attending Weatherford College to become a Primary School Teacher. I enjoy reading, drawing, being outside, and singing.”
KALIE
Toddler Teacher/Group Director
Favorite Eatery: Pluckers
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Favorite Flower: Sunflowers and Roses
Favorite Colors: Red and Yellow
Birthday: December 12
Allergies: PCN
“My name is Kalie. I graduated from Decatur High School in May of 2019. I’ve always loved working with children. I like to take care of animals and cook in my free time. My goal is to attend college and become a nurse.”
KATIE
Pre-K Teacher/Rann Director
Favorite Eatery: Mexican or Steak
Favorite Candy: Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Cookies: Soft Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Favorite Flower: Sunflower
Favorite Colors: Grey, Yellow and Black
Birthday: April
Allergies: Seasonal
“My name is Katie. I’m from Washington State. I moved to Texas in 2005. I owned a cafe for 6 years. I’ve been in Early Childhood Education for 4 years. I live on a small farm with my hubby in Bowie. We have 5 children. I love to garden (flowers and veggies), take care of our farm, and spend time with our kids.”
LAURI
Chief Purchasing Agent
Favorite Eatery: Olive Garden
Favorite Candy: Milky Way
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Tea
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Color: Red
Birthday: January 4
Allergies: None
“My name is Lauri. I am over the Food Program and do the Purchasing. I love my job. I’m not in 1 class every day, but in all the classes every day seeing my little friends. I am a grandmother of 4. My hobbies are gardening and sewing.”
MIRANDA
Afterschool Coordinator
Favorite Eatery: Genghis Grill
Favorite Candy: M&M with Almonds
Favorite Cookies: Oreo’s
Favorite Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Color: Purple
Birthday: December 2
Allergies: Seasonal
“My name is Miranda. I have been married 11 years to my wonderful husband Walter, and we have 3 beautiful children together. While being employed here, I have earned my CDA and my ECMI. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get to know and work with your little ones! They teach me so much.”
SAMANTHA
Chief Financial Officer
Favorite Eatery: Casa Torres
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Favorite Cookies: Peanut Butter
Favorite Drink: Big Red
Favorite Flower: Sunflower
Favorite Color: Black
Birthday: March 7
Allergies: None
“My name is Sam. I have a daughter named Lucy. She is my entire world! I am currently enrolled in Weatherford College to further my education. I have worked in every class here and my current position is Chief Financial Officer and Afterschool Program Director.”
SILVIA
Infant Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Mexican Food
Favorite Candy: Kit Kats
Favorite Cookies: Strawberry Flavor
Favorite Drink: Dr Pepper
Favorite Flower: Gardenia
Favorite Color: Blue
Birthday: March 9
Allergies: None
“My name is Silvia. I’m a wife and mom of a girl in the Tiny Tots class. I have been in childcare since 2010 and a caregiver for a special need girl. I love watching the kids grow and I’m happy to be here.”
TRISHA
Pre-K Teacher
Favorite Eatery: Applebee’s
Favorite Candy: Ghirardelli and 3 Musketeers
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Dr Pepper and Coke
Favorite Flower: Daisey
Favorite Color: Bright Colors
Birthday: October 3
Allergies: None
“Hello, I’m Trisha. I’m married and have 3 kidds: Raelinn, Brody and Kyndall. I love working with kiddos. I like to make crafts and t-shirts and all kinds of fun things. I love to spend time with my family and I’m super excited to be working for the Learning Ladder.”
SHERVONNA
Floater
Favorite Eatery: Subway and Popeyes
Favorite Candy: Milk Chocolate
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Color: Lavender
Birthday: August 19
Allergies: Make Up and Laundry Soap
“My name is Servonna. I am a happily married mother of 2. My babies names are Ziah (4 1/2) and Zoey (1). In my free time, I spend that with my kids, at church, or going to the gym. I have been blessed to know some fantabulous women and to have such a wonderful family.”
YAZMIN
Infant Teacher
Favorite Eatery: La Campechanita
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Favorite Cookies: Chocolate Chip
Favorite Drink: Lemonade
Favorite Flower: Jasmine
Favorite Color: Purple
Birthday: July 11
Allergies: None
“My name is Yazmin. I am 22 years old and was born in Jerez, Zacatecas Mexico. I have a 10 year old brother and a 28 year old step-sister. My family and my faith are the most important things in my life, and I would’t trade them for anything. I am looking forward to continuing my career in childcare because I believe children are the joy in life!”