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Little Lambs Halfday Preschool

Our Team

Eva Mathers
Director

Education/Certification:
Early Childhood Teacher Certification, Level 1 Administrator Certification, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

“My passion is sharing Jesus with preschoolers and their families.”

Emily Boak
3 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Counseling

“I love watching our kiddos thrive and grow into the boys and girls God created them to be!”

What our students have to say about her:
“I love doing art with Ms. Emily!”

Starla Borror
Assistant Director

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

“It’s so fun watching these little ones grow and change every year, and I love working with all of these ladies who love the Lord so much!”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love your disco dance party and 'floor is lava'!"

Kristin Boyd
5 Day Pre-K Teacher

Education/Certification:
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education

“My favorite thing about teaching at Little Lambs is knowing that I am influencing my kids to love Jesus and to love being at school.”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love giving Mrs. Kristin hugs!"

Cheryl Bragdon
5 Day Pre-K Teacher

Education/Certification:
Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Science

“The sweet blessing of working at Little Lambs is being part of a team and ministry committed to sharing the love of Christ. Knowing each child and their family are covered with prayer daily and having the privilege to partner with parents as we help provide a firm foundation on the Word of God with creative excellence in education.”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love you Ms. Cheryl. You are the best teacher ever! Thank you for the crafts we do. My favorite was growing crystals. I will always love you like I love you now. This was the best school year I ever had! You won my heart and everyone’s heart too."

Ami Buchanan
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education K-6

“I love teaching transitional kindergartners because I have the opportunity to get them ready and excited for Kindergarten. An added bonus is I get to teach them about Jesus, our Savior!”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love Ms. Ami because she is funny and makes us laugh!"

Vallerie Candor
3 Day Pre-K and 2 Day 2 Year Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Christian Counseling

“I love working at Little Lambs because I have loved getting to form meaningful relationships with our kids and sharing the love of Jesus every single day.”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love you Ms. Vallerie, because you always remember me."

Pat Carden
5 Day Infant Teacher

Education/Certification:
N/A

“My main passion is teaching preschoolers about Jesus, spreading the Gospel about our Lord and Savior to their parents and loving on the children well and also their parents! It’s the best job in the world!”

Leigh-Ellen Chadwell
3 Day 1-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Homeschooling and teaching her own children for 7 years

“I love working with preschoolers because they make me smile and laugh! It’s a joy to watch them learn and grow!”

Diana Cutright
3 Day 1-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

“I enjoy working at Little Lambs because of the encouraging and friendly environment we have amongst the staff and families.”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love Ms. Diana’s class because she has fun activities."

Kaitlyn Dunne
5 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Currently Pursuing Early Childhood Education Degree

“I love teaching preschool because there is no better way to shape the world than by teaching young ones about Jesus.”

Hollie Gasper
3 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
22 years of working with children

“I’m passionate about helping children learn not just their ABCs, but also about God and His goodness.”

What our students have to say about her:
"Ms. Hollie calls us her 'rubber bands.' She ends her sentence with, 'Understand, my little rubber band?'"

Rachel Gross
5 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
BM in Music Education

“Jesus has a very special place in his heart for little children, so I consider it pure joy to be able to come to work each day to get to love these little ones and teach them about the one true God who fully knows and loves each of us!”

What our students have to say about her:
"Ms. Rachel is always happy whenever I’m here."

Michelle Guthrie
2 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Early Childhood Credential

“I love getting to know each of my students and watching them grow and learn throughout the school year.”

Seneca Harrell
Office Assistant

Education/Certification:
Associate’s in Early Childhood, Basic School Age Care Certificate, Infant, Toddlers, and Twos Certificate

“I love working at Little Lambs because of the staff here. Their love for God, team members, and the children is inspiring and contagious.”

Kari Harrison
5 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Pursuing 0-3 Early Childhood Montessori Certificate, Associate’s in Graphic Design

“I love working at Little Lambs, seeing all the kids' precious faces, teaching them about God, and showing that I love them!”

What our students have to say about her:
"Ms. Kari, are you coming to my new class? Because I love you!"

Lyn Honeycutt
5 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

“I have a deep love for learning and a passion for teaching by finding fun, hands-on techniques to implement class goals. I am overjoyed to teach about our Savior daily.”

What our students have to say about her:
"Mrs. Lyn loves me so much."

Laura Ivey
Music Teacher

Education/Certification:
Associate’s Degree in Music, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

“Little Lambs is a wonderful place to work because I can learn and teach about Jesus while singing and having fun with the students and fellow believers.”

What our students have to say about her:
“Mrs. Laura is the song teacher."

Emory Jepsen
3 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

“I am so grateful to be part of the Little Lambs community because it’s truly a family.”

What our students have to say about her:
“Ms. Emory always has her water bottle."

Kathryn Jones
5 Day Pre-K Teacher

Education/Certification:
Undergrad in Elementary Education, ESL Certified, Master’s of Library Science

“I love working at Little Lambs because I am passionate about teaching children the love of Christ at an early age.”

What our students have to say about her:
“Mrs. Laura is the song teacher."

Alexandra Khan
5 Day 1-Year-Old Teacher

“I am passionate about working with children because having the opportunity to be a part of their growth is very rewarding.”

What our students have to say about her:
"Ms. Alex is funny."

Abigail King
2 Day 1-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Associate’s Degree in Arts, currently pursuing Bachelor’s in Developmental Psychology

“Teaching has always been a dream of mine! I love the preschool age because they soak everything up, and it’s such a crucial period developmentally. Sharing Jesus is a bonus!”

Sophia Kuk
5 Day 1-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

“I love interacting with young children!”

Ellen LaRussa
5 Day Pre-K Teacher

Education/Certification:
Degree in Graphic Design, Currently Pursuing Certificate in Early Childhood Montessori, Licensed Home Preschool/Daycare provider

“I love seeing little people’s faces when they learn how to do something new.”

Andrea Lish
5 Day Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Education/Certification:
13-year Homeschool Mom

“I love the way God makes the unique personalities of each child! They each have their own strengths and challenges, and I have the privilege of helping them discover God’s love and plan for them!”

What our students have to say about her:
"I’m gonna have to tell my Mommy about you; you are such a nice teacher to me!"


Allison Littrell
2 Day Pre-K Teacher, 2 Day Infant Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

“Little Lambs is a special place where I get to not only prepare preschoolers academically for Kindergarten through play, but also nurture their spiritual development, helping them understand God’s love for them and the foundational truths of faith. It’s a joy working at a preschool that is dedicated to guiding children toward a lifelong relationship with Christ.”

What our students have to say about her:
"You are so silly."

Hayley Mathers
2 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

“I love working in an environment with amazing women where we have the same goal of pointing kids to Jesus. It’s really special.”

Melissa McElveen
3 Day Pre-K Teacher

Education/Certification:
Diploma of Montessori Education (ages 3-6), Certificate in Early Childhood Education

“I love working with children and their families, and I’m truly blessed that He called me to be a teacher.”

What our students have to say about her:
"Ms. Melissa, I hope I’m as silly as you when I grow up."

Sandy Mills
Office Assistant

Education/Certification:
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

“I believe teaching children about Jesus not only can lead to their personal salvation, but their family’s as well. I also enjoy helping and encouraging others, it’s such a joy to work at Little Lambs.”

What our students have to say about her:
"Ms. Sandy, you are my best friend."

Heather Min
2 Day 1-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Psychology, Master’s in School Counseling, K-12 School Counseling Licensure

“I am passionate about teaching preschool age children because so much of foundational skills and character is being built during this stage. Especially at Little Lambs, we not only strive to teach the curriculum well, but most importantly ensure that the seed of the Gospel is planted at a young age so that they know God’s everlasting truth!”

Brittney Mospan
3 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
NC Early Childhood Certification, BS in Animal Science

“Little Lambs is a well-managed program that prioritizes God, as well as the well-being and safety of the children.”

Alison Munn
3 Day Pre-K Teacher, 2 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

“It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to daily engage and pour unending support, guidance, and love into the lives of my littles.”

What our students have to say about her:
[While giving a hug after graduation, a student told me]: “I’ll always be your love bug.'"

Susan Puryear
5 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics, Early Childhood Certification (Grades K-9)

“I love working at Little Lambs because I love working with children. I really appreciate that we are unashamed to teach the gospel to our children.”

What our students have to say about her:
"'I love Ms. Susan.'"

Linda Reno
3 Day Infant Teacher

“At Little Lambs, I have the privilege to not only teach children how to speak to God, but also how to have a personal relationship with Him by learning His word.”

Stacey Richmond
5 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Child Development Associate Credential

“I have the most rewarding job working with preschoolers. It is my goal to create a fun and educational environment that is nurturing and joyful.”

Tammy Ruggiero
5 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

“Being able to work with students every day, explore new ideas, and have fun learning with and from them is a truly rewarding experience.”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love Ms. Tammy because she loves to read books with me and sing."

Courtney Rowe
2 Day Pre-K Teacher, Office Assistant

“I love being a part of the Little Lambs family because of the unwavering commitment to prioritize the Gospel above all else!”

What our students have to say about her:
"Teacher, you are invited to my birthday party."

Rita Shaut
2 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
BS in General Education with a Minor in English, ACSI Elementary Certification

“My passion for teaching at Little Lambs is a God-calling. My goal is to build upon the foundation of Christ, alongside parents for each student, planting seeds that will sprout one day for His glory!”

What our students have to say about her:
"Mrs. Shaut is the best teacher ever."

Dia Tatum
5 Day 2-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

“There is no age more precious than preschoolers to teach them how to love Jesus!”

What our students have to say about her:
"Thank you for coming to teach me today."

Lauren Ward
Discovery Teacher

“I absolutely love the environment that Little Lambs offers not only for the staff but for these sweet children. It’s a safe, loving place to learn life skills in their classrooms while focusing on learning about the God that made us! As their Discovery Teacher it brings me joy to experience them seeing and understanding how intricate and beautiful our world is.”

Jenna Werth
5 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s in History

“I am passionate about teaching at Little Lambs because I am able to talk about Jesus and share the love of God with future generations.”

Megan Wilder
Discovery Teacher

Education/Certification:
BS in Elementary Education with concentration in Child Development, NC K-12 Reading License

“Every time you walk into Little Lambs, you feel God’s love. From the way the teachers support one another to the opportunities to build relationships with students and families.”

Rebekah Williams
3 Day 3-Year-Old Teacher

Education/Certification:
BA in Child Development, K-6 License, Master’s in Instructional Technology

“I enjoy watching the children learn and grow over the course of the year.”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love Ms. Rebekah because she plays pretend. Have some mulch ice cream, Ms. Rebekah."

Julia Young
Office Coordinator

“I love working at Little Lambs because of the supportive team. The teachers and families are amazing!”

What our students have to say about her:
"I love you Ms. Juju!"