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!

After graduating with a  degree in Elementary Education from Boise State University, I worked int he Meridian school district for 6 years. I joined the team at A Step Ahead Preschool in 2007 and have enjoyed becoming a part of this wonderful team.

My husband and I live in Meridian and have two wonderful children. In our spare time we enjoy being outdoors.  We love kayaking, golfing, biking and walking along the Boise greenbelt or hiking in the foothills. We also enjoy supporting our BSU football team and love going to all the home games. GO BRONCOS!

I look forward to working with your children. I am always amazed at just how much they learn. I know this is going to be another great year!

What a privilege it is to teach at A Step Ahead Preschool.  After teaching second grade for two years, I joined our ASAP team in 2014.  I am married to an amazing soldier and we have two equally remarkable daughters…who keep us on our toes!  We love to spend time together camping, watching movies, reading books, and making projects.  Cheers to another great year at A Step Ahead!

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.

I am overjoyed to be a part of the staff at A Step Ahead. I earned my degree in Psychology in 2012 and my teaching credential in 2014. My husband and I have all girls, including our black lab. Our girls have attended A Step Ahead over the last few years. Previously, I was an elementary school teacher. My passion is working with kids and watching them grow. After taking some time off to stay home with my kids, I am excited to be back in the classroom, working with the amazing children at A Step Ahead! 

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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.

My name is Ms. Maddie and I have worked at A Step Ahead for a little over a year. I have taken a couple child development and behavioral classes throughout high school and have always had a passion for working with kids. I was born and raised in Idaho and love spending time outside with my friends and family. I feel so grateful to be working along side amazing coworkers and children. 

Hello!  I am Mr. Michael.  My wife Gretchen and I enrolled our daughter in ASAP for preschool in 2009. We had such an amazing experience.  We enrolled our son in 2016.  I have been a work from home/stay at home father since our daughter was born in 2007.

During our kiddo’s time at ASAP I provided music and sound for their spring carnivals.  I also assisted in the classroom as much as I could.  I am excited to start this new adventure.  Teaching, learning and creating smiles.

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.