NALC STAFF
Our Staff Core Values:
1. Create a Safe Environment
2. Respect Others
3. Have Integrity
4. Be Positive
5. Have Fun
1. Create a Safe Environment
2. Respect Others
3. Have Integrity
4. Be Positive
5. Have Fun
NALC Staff is trained throughout the year to maintain State requirements, to expand their childcare and child development knowledge, and to help stay updated on new and exciting ideas to incorporate in their classrooms. Each Staff member receives 22+ training hours each year.
Here is a list of just some of the training titles that the staff members of NALC attend and participate in:
DHR Minimum Standards Training
First Aid and CPR Training
Mandated Reporters Training
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Medication Administration
Food Allergy prevention and response
building and physical premises safety
Emergency preparedness
Handling and storage of bio-hazardous material
Prevention of shaken baby syndrome
Introduction to Infant/Toddler Social Emotional Development
Brain Development
Understanding Infant and Toddler Development
Responding to Challenging Infant Toddler Behavior
Positive Teacher-Child Relationship Training
Nutrition: Building a Healthy Plate with Vegetables
Circles and Centers: How to Manage It All
Making a Lesson Plan
Medication Administration Training
Fire Safety Training
Playground Safety
Infection Control: Safe & Effective Cleaning, Sanitizing, & Disinfecting
Principles of Inclusion
Positive Guidance
Using a Developmental Checklist
Fine Motor and Adaptive Development
Gross Motor Development
Cognitive Development
Understanding Children Biting
And more!!!
Here is a list of just some of the training titles that the staff members of NALC attend and participate in:
DHR Minimum Standards Training
First Aid and CPR Training
Mandated Reporters Training
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Medication Administration
Food Allergy prevention and response
building and physical premises safety
Emergency preparedness
Handling and storage of bio-hazardous material
Prevention of shaken baby syndrome
Introduction to Infant/Toddler Social Emotional Development
Brain Development
Understanding Infant and Toddler Development
Responding to Challenging Infant Toddler Behavior
Positive Teacher-Child Relationship Training
Nutrition: Building a Healthy Plate with Vegetables
Circles and Centers: How to Manage It All
Making a Lesson Plan
Medication Administration Training
Fire Safety Training
Playground Safety
Infection Control: Safe & Effective Cleaning, Sanitizing, & Disinfecting
Principles of Inclusion
Positive Guidance
Using a Developmental Checklist
Fine Motor and Adaptive Development
Gross Motor Development
Cognitive Development
Understanding Children Biting
And more!!!
Meet our Owners:
Kimberly and Chris Hanks
Kimberly and Chris Hanks
Kimberly Hanks has been NALC's Director since opening in 2013. Kimberly and Chris took over ownership of NALC March 2021. They have big plans for NALC and are both very passionate about the center, staff, parents and children at NALC.
Meet our Staff:
Kimberly Hanks (Owner/Director)
Chris Hanks (Owner)
Karla Beal (Assistant Director)
Beth young. (Curriculum Specialist)
Emily Hurst (Pre-K Teacher)
Courtney Mikeal (Pre-K Assistant Teacher)
army Monreal-Rosales (Pre-K Afternoon Teacher)
Julie Kaufman (Jungle Lead Teacher)
Jessica Pope (Jungle Assistant Teacher)
Emma Mccullough (jungle afternoon teacher)
Kelsie Shaw (Forest Lead Teacher & Office assistant)
Carmen Catlett (Forest afternoon Teacher)
erin smith (farm lead teacher)
Stephanie Green (Farm Assistant Teacher)
Harper Young (meadow lead teacher)
Haley Waldrep (Assistant Teacher/Afternoon Teacher)
Tiffany Hayes (Space Lead Teacher)
Sommer Adams (Space Assistant/Afternoon Teacher)
Selina Culver (Ocean Lead Teacher)
Karen Davis (Ocean Assistant Teacher)
Renae Roszell (Nursery Lead Teacher)
Aimee Blair (Nursery Assistant Teacher)
myieshia scales (Ocean Assistant Teacher/Nursery afternoon teacher)
Candelaria Dominguez (Afternoon Teacher)
Neiahjua tucker (afternoon teacher)
Morgan Hayes (afternoon teacher)
Sarah Odom (Afternoon Teacher)
Natalie Lique (Afternoon Teacher)
Ryanne Butterworth (afternoon Teacher)
Jacqueline Saxon (substitute teacher)
Emilee Coffman (Substitute Teacher)
Honorary Staff Member: Tiphanie Moore (Yearbook Staff Editor)
