• Cindy Conlin

    Director


    I am a wife and mother to two boys. I share my work time as Director of Children’s Ministries at Faith Covenant Church and Director of Little Sprouts Christian Preschool. I have a BA in Psychology with an emphasis in child development and received a Certificate in Early Childhood Education after graduation. My experience in teaching and directing preschool for over 15 years has helped to provide a program that is safe, developmentally appropriate and Christ-centered. I look forward to getting to know you!

  • Martie Hooper

    Lead Teacher


    I am very happy to be on staff at Little Sprouts Preschool. I have taught kindergarten and preschool for a combined 20 years. I love children, especially the little ones. When I am not working, I love to be with my family. My son Taylor lives in Portland. I cherish my time with him, and I visit whenever I can. I live in Sumner with my yellow lab, Bella. I enjoy going on walks with her, reading, playing golf, and watching football. Go Hawks! I am looking forward to an exciting year working with your precious children. 

  • Sandy Senseney

    Lead Teacher


    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!

  • Vickie LaVerdiere

    Lead Teacher


    I am a wife and mother to two children, Jason and Olive who attended Little Sprouts. I am excited to join the Little Sprouts team, as they have been such an amazing part of our family! I have a long history of working with children, from Head Start to assisting in a Special Education classroom. I have been very active in the Sumner Bonney Lake School District as a substitute teacher, and I serve as the PTA Treasurer at Daffodil Valley Elementary. My latest endeavors have been the fundraising chair for the new DVE playground, and I am proud to have just completed my master’s degree in business in the midst of full-time parenting and all of the other activities I find myself in. Our family enjoys the beach, camping, and pretty much anything we can do together. I look forward to getting to know all of our Little Sprouts families!

  • Michelle Wood

    Teaching Assistant


    I joined Little Sprouts in 2015 as an assistant to our PreK class and also serve as Faith Covenant's Nursery Coordinator. When I'm not at the church, you can find me enjoying time with my husband, Rick and our two children, Mallory & Rune. 


  • Cari Burdette

    Teaching Assistant


    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 BS in Youth Leadership and a MA in Education. I spent a year teaching English to children in Moscow, Russia, and was also 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.