I am a wife to my husband Josh and we have a German shepherd/lab mix who we love.  I have been working with children for 12 years (with Little Sprouts Christian Preschool from 2018-2020) and have recently graduated with my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education.  I love working with preschool age children because they are a fun age, and I have a passion for being a teacher. I am so excited to meet every child, and every family member this school year. 

I am a wife and mother to my son Aiden who attended Little Sprouts where I volunteered in Miss Martie’s classroom once a week as the Handwriting Assistant. I was so impressed with the quality of education he received that I knew I had to be a part of this wonderful team. I have a bachelor’s degree in Youth Leadership and a master’s degree in Education. I spent a year teaching English to children in Moscow, Russia, and was a Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant for one year at a private elementary school. After receiving my master’s degree, I spent 14 years in teaching and administration at the college level. I live in Sumner with my husband and son and feel so blessed to be a part of Little Sprouts.

I am a mother of two elementary aged boys, Mark and Christian, and wife to my hard-working husband, Ian. I am currently enrolled in the Teachers College with Western Governors University earning my bachelor’s degree with a dual licensure in special education and elementary education. I have worked with children in some capacity since 2006. I started in pediatric dentistry and once I became pregnant with my oldest, I started nannying for friends and their coworkers. Once my oldest was enrolled in Little Sprouts, I got a job with Faith Covenant Church working in the nursery and that’s where I’ve been for the last 6 years. I love children and I love that spark they get when something just clicks, and they learn something new. I am very excited for this new chapter and working with your kiddos in the classroom!

Michelle joined Little Sprouts in 2015 as an assistant to our PreK class and has since joined our 3- & 4-year old class as well. Michelle also serves as Faith Covenant’s Lead Attendant in the Nursery. When she is not at the church, you can find her enjoying time with her Husband, Rick and their two children, Mallory & Rune. Michelle’s sweet spirit and calm manner make her a wonderful addition to our Little Sprouts team.

Born and raised in the Portland area, Sandy married and raised their daughter, Heather, and two sons, Andrew & Jordan. At her home church, Sandy worked with preschoolers as a Sunday School Teacher, as well as holding the position of Children & Family Ministries Director for four years. Sandy and her family moved to Washington in 2015, and she joined the Little Sprouts team in early 2016. When she isn’t spending time with her grandchildren, Sandy enjoys sewing, reading and gardening. When the weather cooperates, biking and hiking may be on the agenda. We love Miss Sandy’s playful spirit and wealth of curriculum ideas!

Office Administrator

Miss Laurie is the face of Faith Covenant Church! Extremely knowledgeable about all things Faith Covenant and Little Sprouts, she is your go-to gal in the church office. We are blessed by her previous experience in Children’s Ministry and as the Director of a successful preschool in our community.