Sandy Sawyer

Owner

Loved by students and staff past & present, Sandy's infectious personality is what sets us apart! When Sandy isn't at the daycare, she can be found at the baseball field or courtside at her grandchildren's ball games.  She is also very close with her sons and daughters.  Mrs. Sandy also enjoys bike rides and walking. ​

FAVORITES:

SNACK: Werther's Originals & candy bars

SCHOOL SUPPLY: post-It Notes

COLOR: Rainbow

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Katie Sawyer

Admin/Owner

As Sandy's daughter, Katie grew up in her mom's daycare. She inherited her mother's love of children and perseverance. Her business experience came from years of managing a successful local restaurant. All of Ms. Katie's free time is spent at the baseball field cheering on her son or the pool or the beach.​

FAVORITES:

SNACK: Ghirardelli Squares Chocolate & Caramel

HOBBY: Ziplining, swimming, riding jet skis, anything in the water. Rollercoasters! Would love to go skydiving again!

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Rebecca Rudelt

Director

Energetic and driven, we were thrilled when Rebecca joined as our director. Miss Rebecca is always excited to take on the next challenge and push our team forward. In her personal time, Rebecca loves crafting and going to the gym.  You will usually find her spending time with her beautiful son and daughter.​

FAVORITES:

SNACK: Watermelon

SCHOOL SUPPLY: Good pens & Post It Notes

BOOK: All Dr. Seuss Books

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Kaylee Riordan

Lead Infant Teacher​

Katie's daughter, Kaylee, spent many summers volunteering at "Maw Maw's" daycare. From a young age Kaylee had a deep love for children. Her patience is unmatched and has strong communication skills. She is constantly observing and sees so much that most would miss. 

Miss Kaylee graduated early from high school magna com laude. 

In her personal time, Kaylee loves to bake, listen to music, and be with her friends. ​

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Mac & Cheese and Swedish Fish

COLOR: Red, Purple, Black

RESTAURANT: Chili's

SCHOOL SUPPLY: Pens and Markers

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Kayla Young

Lead Infant Teacher

Miss Kayla has been such a lovely addition to our Angel family. From day she has always gone above and beyond showcasing her maturity and work ethic. Her consistent ability to keep a calm head during chaos is one reason our children all gravitate to her. She is a safe space, and it is felt by all. You can always count on Kayla to step in and help or just be a listener. In Kayla’s free time, she enjoys playing video games and going to the beach.​

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Sour Patch Kids Peach

RESTAURANT: Osaka Sushi

SCHOOL SUPPPLY: Crayola Markers

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Sara Shehata

Preschool Lead Teacher

Mrs. Sara’s our very own wonder woman; we constantly wonder how she does it. As a boy mom, she knows how to keep things interesting and energetic. There's never a dull moment in her classroom. When she’s not here chasing our littles, she enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing, and watching movies. Her 34 years teaching Sunday school makes her a priceless asset to our team. In the future, she hopes to be an elementary school teacher.
FAVORITES:
SNACK/CANDY: Dark Chocolate
COLOR: Red
HOBBY: draw & cook

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Samantha Hargis

Lead Juniors Teacher

Samantha spent her early childhood years at Sandy's Angels Daycare. She also spent her summers lifeguarding, making her proficient in CPR & First Aid. The kids in her care know that if Miss Sam is in their class, there will be FUN! In Sam’s spare time she enjoys long walks and cooking. Her future passions are to save the world!​

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Reese’s

SCHOOL SUPPLY: Fancy Pens

BOOK: The Giving Tree

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Shalynn Schell

Lead Juniors Teacher

We’re so happy to have Shalynn, or “Miss Shay!” as they yell every time she walks into the classroom. Miss Shay’s 10 plus years of experience babysitting and nannying along with extensive volunteer work with Girl scouts, preschoolers, and preschool photography really speaks for itself. Her ability to understand, calm, and make them feel safe creates a very special bond with our children. Shalynn’s future passions include anything involving children. In Shay’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, watching movies, and going to the beach.​

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Twix Bars

BOOK: Anything by Colleen Hoover

RESTAURANT: Red Lobster

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Jakireh Silver

Assistant Teacher

Miss Jakireh started working with us as an assistant mostly after school and since then she has become an excellent infant teacher. While she seems shy and soft-spoken, you can usually find her singing and dancing and making babies laugh. She has worked with all of our ages and has proven she is great with all children. In her free time, she likes to be at home, learning different things. Her future passion is to be a preschool teacher. Jakireh is patient, sweet, silly, and creative and we’re happy to have her!

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Hershey’s Chocolate

HOBBY: Hair

Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse or Chick-fil-a

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Adam Anderson

Assistant Teacher

Mr. Adam enrolled at Sandy’s from infancy. He followed in his sister’s steps returning to start his work experience with us. Our kids genuinely love Adam as he is a strong male role model and still gentle and nurturing as he is just as comfortable with babies. Nothing ever ruffles Adam’s feathers or upsets him. To watch him work is both entertaining and endearing. He is attentive and responsible and takes his role seriously and with the utmost professionalism.​​

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Trolli Gummy Worms

RESTAURANT: Taco Bell

COLOR: Purple

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Kiara Baysmore

Lead Teacher

Miss Kiara’s genuinely nurturing and sweet personality makes her a favorite among our children! Her calm, soothing demeanor is contagious and magnetic.  Her previous experience working with the elderly prepared her for this role as her patience is unmatched. In her free time, she enjoys watching her favorite shows and spending time with family and friends. In the future she aspires to be a pharmacy technician.​

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Nerds gummy clusters

RESTAURANT: Chick-fil-A

COLOR: Pink

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Cierra Wilder

Infant Teacher

Miss Cierra came to us with over 6 years of childcare experience. She had left the field and missed the children so much that she had to return. She is a perfect fit for our team! She comes in each day with positive, awesome vibes! Our babies love her because she is calm and yet constantly sparking their interests providing the attentiveness infants crave. Cierra is professional, dependable, compassionate, and a great problem solver. In the future she hopes to pursue a degree in the dermatology field.

FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Sour Straws

HOBBY: Drawing

RESTAURANT: Hot Pot

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Stephanie Coe

Lead Toddler Teacher

Miss Stephanie is our very own local Disney Princess. Our kiddos love her unique style as you never know whether she will come in a full ballgown or not that day. She has a special way of caring for children with special needs. She really strives to ensure each child feels seen, heard, and validated. In the future she’d like to be a preschool teacher or pediatric therapist. In Stephanie’s free time, she enjoys swimming, playing the piano, and reading.

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FAVORITES:

SNACK/CANDY: Gummies

BOOK: The Splintered Series

SCHOOL SUPPLY: Colored Gel Pens 

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Tia Priciotta

Assistant Toddler Teacher

​Miss Tia’s calm and laid-back demeanor is contagious and soothing. She is a true gem and puts all her kiddos at ease upon meeting them. Tia’s patience, understanding, and ability to make genuine connections make her an integral part of our team. In her spare time, she loves to be outside either at the beach or hiking in the woods and stopping for ice cream. Tia also loves to bake and shop! In the future, she sees herself continuing to work in childcare or nannying and eventually having a family of her own.​

FAVORITES:

SNACK: Apple pie

COLOR: Yellow and Pink

RESTAURANT: Hot Rodder’s

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Cheyenne Knight

Lead Teacher

Mrs. Cheyenne is like a constant ray of positivity, creativity, and sunshine. She consistently brings passion and dedication every single day. Because of her past experience as part of a safety committee, she is always looking a step ahead and communicating effectively to address any concerns. Outside of our doors, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with family. In the future, she'd like to become a behavioral technician. ​

FAVORITES:

CANDY: KitKat

BOOK: Coraline

Color: Yellow​

 

Beatrice Kolamaliki 

Assistant Teacher

Beatrice or Ms. Bea creates a positive and happy environment wherever she goes. She is respectful, responsible, nurturing, and connects effortlessly with children of all ages. Before joining us, she used her talents as a behavioral technician and in the future aspires to be a pediatric occupational therapist. Bea loves to spend time with loved ones, going to the movies or spending a day in the park.

FAVORITES:

CANDY: Limon Chips or Sour Patch Kids

BOOK: The Fault in Our Stars

Color: Purple​

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