Meet Our Staff

I have owned and operated a Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare since it began in 1998.  I hold a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Ed., from Central Washington University.  As a mother and former Kindergarten Teacher, my goal is to provide children with a quality environment where learning is fun.  I am so proud to have a great staff that has helped me build this program.  We have touched the lives of many Treasure Valley children.  My husband and I are very fortunate to have two wonderful daughters an amazing son-in-law, and a granddaughter.  We are a busy family that enjoys traveling, skiing, boating and endless hours of family time.

I am very fortunate to have been with A Step Ahead for many years. This program has been a part of my life from a very young age and I am lucky to have the privilege of working with you and your children . I graduated from Boise State University in 2017 with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Marketing. I live in Meridian with my husband Austin, our daughter Brinley, and we are expecting a little boy in July, 2023.  I am excited to be in the office this year, please don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello!

I graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After I graduated from BSU, I worked at a Montessori School for 2 years. I have been at A Step Ahead Preschool since January 2005 and I love it! I live in Boise with my husband, Ben, and our two beautiful children. I am a native of Idaho and I enjoy all outdoor activities including: hiking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, jet skiing, and snow skiing. I also enjoy reading books, scrapbooking, and playing with my kids.

I graduated in 2005 from the University of Idaho with a degree in Elementary Education. I’ve had the pleasure of working at A Step Ahead for over ten years! It’s been an absolute joy to teach preschool. I just adore this precious age where everything is exciting and new. The kiddos are so eager to learn.

When I am not at school, I spend my time with my wonderful husband and three amazing children. I also love to travel, cook, paint, bike, hike and spend time with my friends and family.

My name is Ms. McKenzie and I am entering my 8th year here at A Step Ahead Preschool. I have a wonderful husband and 2 kiddos, Harper and Hank. Together we love to swim, be outside in the sun, battle in Mario, take walks with our puppy and we also love to travel. My job holds a special place in my heart! I love to help kids learn, watch them grow confidence, great friendships and I love to get to know the families. I am excited for another school year and all the fun we will have!

I have been with ASAP since 2019. I have enjoyed every minute of watching our students, (your kiddos) grow in so many ways! I love working with an amazing team. What a GREAT work family to be apart of when I’m not with my own family. I have an amazing husband and we have three AWESOME kids! We love family movie nights, going on camping trips and many other family fun adventures!

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My name is Lacey, and I am so excited to join A Step Ahead as an assistant teacher this year. My husband and I have two amazing kids. We are happiest outdoors, and love exploring all that Idaho has to offer. Working with your kiddos and being a part of their educational journey is truly a blessing. They are amazing little humans and I can’t wait to see how much they grow and learn this year.

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I have been with A Step Ahead since 2019. I have loved working with children ever since I interned at A Step Ahead in high school. After my internship, I quickly realized my passion for working with children and my love for teaching has grown ever since! During my free time I love hanging out with my family, watch new TV shows, and take my dog Henry to the lake. I can’t wait to see what this year holds!

I am a born and raised Idahoan from a small town and moved to Boise in 2010 to study Early Childhood Education at Boise State University. I feel so absolutely blessed that I get to work here at A Step Ahead. Ever since I can remember, I always knew I was supposed to be working with kids and helping them to become amazing humans in the process. I’m a mom to one awesome little boy and a wife to an engineer! In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling with my family, heading up to our little A-Frame in the moutains, and also shopping! I’m so excited to be apart of your kids day to day lives.

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