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NALC STAFF

Our Staff Core Values:
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!!!
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Meet our Owners:  
​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 management:

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Kimberly Hanks
​owner/director
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9 Years at NALC
​16+ Years of Childcare experience
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Karla Beal
​assistant director
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​9 Years at NALC
11+ Years of Childcare Experience

​MEET OUR support staff:

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Beth young
curriculum specialist/chef
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1 Year at NALC
42 Years teaching in the public school system


​MEET OUR lead teachers:

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Emily hurst
STARTED AT NALC IN 2015
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Pre-k lead teacher
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julie Kaufman
STARTED AT NALC IN 2016
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magic treehouse lead teacher
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Kelsie shaw
STARTED AT NALC IN 2014
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enchanted forest lead teacher & office assistant
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Stephanie Green
STARTED AT NALC IN 2022
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Dino world lead teacher
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harper young
STARTED AT NALC IN 2021
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pirate cove lead teacher
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Tiffany hayes
STARTED AT NALC IN 2022
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candy land lead teacher
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Selina Culver
STARTED AT NALC IN 2019
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storybook lead teacher
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Renae roszell
STARTED AT NALC IN 2017
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​nursery ​lead teacher

MEET OUR assistant/afternoon TEACHERS:

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Courtney Mikeal
STARTED AT NALC IN 2017
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pre-k assistant teacher
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Ammy Rosales
STARTED AT NALC IN 2017
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pre-k afternoon teacher
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Jessica pope
STARTED AT NALC IN 2020
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magic treehouse assistant teacher
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neiahjua tucker
STARTED AT NALC IN 2021
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enchanted forest afternoon teacher
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haley Waldrep
STARTED AT NALC IN 2022
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pirate cove assistant teacher
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myieshia scales
STARTED AT NALC IN 2021
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storybook assistant teacher & 
NurserY ​Afternoon Teacher
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karen davis
STARTED AT NALC IN 2021
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storybook ​assistant teacher
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Aimee Blair
STARTED AT NALC IN 2018
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nursery ​assistant teacher

leonia woodruff
STARTED AT NALC IN 2023
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CandyLand
 assistant teacher
Sapphire Israel
STARTED AT NALC IN 2023
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floater/nursery/storybook
afternoon teacher
Aurora Cooper
STARTED AT NALC IN 2022
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Dino World afternoon teacher

Annyiah Benjamin
STARTED AT NALC IN 2023
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Magic Treehouse afternoon teacher
Grace Owen
STARTED AT NALC IN 2023
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storybook afternoon teacher
Joselyn Smith
STARTED AT NALC IN 2023
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afternoon teacher


MEET OUR substitute teachers:

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Jacqueline saxon
STARTED AT NALC IN 2022
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substitute teacher
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