About Us

Shauna has an incredible passion for helping children grow and develop their faith in God. With over 5 years of success in the childcare industry her compassion, loving kindness and enthusiasm for teaching children continues to ignite a fire in her heart. Shauna loves spending time with friends and family, hiking, volunteering at church and building her relationship with Jesus. She is honored to join Starting Blocks Preschool and be a part of growing their great mission.

My name is Ms. Laura and I have had the wonderful privilege of being a preschool

teacher for 17 years. Teaching and working with young children, has been such a rewarding experience and has always filled my life with joy! In addition to teaching, I have also been blessed to be a part of a preschool administration team, for the past 11 years. In this role, I was given the opportunity to do something else that I love, which is helping others. My husband and I, along with our two sons, have been a part of the Anthem community for 18 years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking, and baking. In this new journey, I look forward not only to meeting all of the families and their beautiful children but to help each child grow in faith and knowledge.

Ms. Evelyn has always taken immense joy and satisfaction in teaching small children. Growing up in Louisiana, she became an aunt at a very young age and grew up helping to look after her nieces and nephew. After spending 9 years in office management, she began working in schools shortly after her two children began school. After teaching kindergarten enrichment for two years, she found her passion in preschool and spent the next four years teaching 4-year-old pre-kindergarten. Evelyn is overjoyed to have the opportunity to join Starting Blocks Preschool and help to provide a wonderful beginning to the children’s academic journey while also sharing the love of God.

My name is Ms. Taylor and one of my biggest passions in life is being able to work with children and watch them learn and grow! I have a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Northern Arizona University. I am thrilled to be able to incorporate Christian values alongside the Starting Blocks academic curriculum. I have been a coach and worked in children’s ministry at a local church, as well as working 3 summers while in college at a Montessori school caring for students 1-5 yrs old. In my free time I enjoy reading, watching sports, quality time with family & friends, & spending time with the Lord. I cannot wait to get to know each of your amazing kids! 

My name is Ms. Rachel and I have always enjoyed taking care of kids, helping them learn and grow. My family moved to Arizona 10 years ago from California. My husband and I have 3 wonderful daughters, Madissen 12 , Lillian 10 & Gracelynn who is 2 .The things I enjoy doing outside of work are exploring, hiking, swimming, snow skiing and singing. I have been a volunteer soccer coach for my daughter’s soccer team for the past 5 years. I also received my Medical Assistant degree because of my passion is to always help others. I am very excited to be part of the Starting Blocks team and working with all your amazing kiddos 

My name is Ms. Hannah and I have always found fulfillment in working with young children. Growing up, I volunteered with the children's ministry at my local church and tutored kindergarten and elementary school students. While earning my bachelor's degree in Biology from Northern Arizona University, I realized my passion for teaching and inspiring a love of learning. In my free time, I love to get creative! I enjoy playing music, singing, and creating art. I am excited for the opportunity to nurture creativity, knowledge, and faith in these curious young minds.

I am married to my amazing husband (Chad the Dad) and blessed with 3 beautiful children  Lexi, Logan & Leah, and my wonderful bonus children Garrett & Zoe. My path has been a bit of a winding road and never did I think that my career would end up in early childhood education. I think my passion not only came from being a mom, but really having to put all my efforts into caring for my son Logan while he battled cancer, while still having to be a mother to my other children. Unfortunately, he lost his battle in 2022 at the age of 15. His compassion for children was like no other, and that’s what makes my passion for this job even stronger. I've learned to cherish the little things and enjoy every minute to the best that I can. 

My name is Ms. E’Lyka and I have had the honor of working in the preschool setting for the last 15 years. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I’m excited to continue my teaching journey with Starting Blocks. Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my husband and our twin boys. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends, working out, and reading. I’m thrilled to be joining the Starting Blocks community. 

Mrs. Stacey is so excited to be meeting lots of new friends at Starting Blocks Preschool. She has 11 years of childcare experience, with 6 years being exclusively in preschool. She enjoys working with this age group and finds their eagerness and excitement to learn and try new things to be a rewarding experience. Mrs. Stacey is a mother of two, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, and finding a quiet spot with a good book and coffee.  

My name is Tatum and I am so excited to have joined Starting Blocks Preschool. I have always enjoyed working with kids of all ages, but I think there is something so special about the preschool age. I am excited to be a part a faith based setting and an academically rigorous environment. I enjoy learning and am currently working on getting my bachelors degree in Psychology and I hope to go on and get my Masters degree in counseling. Some ways that I like to spend my time are with loved ones, exploring outside, and reading. I am looking forward to being a part of this community.

Hello! I'm Ms. Jackie, and I am beyond excited to join the Starting Blocks Preschool team. With years of homeschooling my own kids and a decade of experience as a para-educator, I am dedicated to helping students thrive. Outside of the classroom, you can find me indulging in my favorite hobbies - reading, rooting for the Seattle Mariners, or baking yummy bread. I can't wait to ignite a passion for learning in your amazing preschooler and be a part of their educational journey!