Staff

- "Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love."
  -St. Therese
- ms. teresa
  
  Ms. Teresa is our wonderful preschool director! She has been part of the St. Michael family for 22 years and has dedicated 30 years to teaching. She loves being surrounded by children who say the sweetest, funniest things and exude such genuine, unconditional love. One of her favorite parts of SMA is her staff, whom she describes as a fun, crazy, Jesus-loving group of teachers! We are so blessed to have her leading our SMA family!
- ms. heather
  
  This is Ms. Heather’s third year at St. Michael’s, where she serves as our amazing Preschool Assistant Director! Before joining the SMA family, she worked as a pediatric dental assistant. She believes there is nothing more rewarding than working with little ones and being part of their growth, learning, and development. We are so grateful to have her as part of our SMA family!
- ms. renee
  
  Ms. Renee is a wife and proud mom of three beautiful children: Tres, Matthew, and Lillian. With 22 years of teaching experience, she loves helping children build a strong foundation for their educational journey. Some of her favorite things to teach are handwriting and sharing the love of Jesus with her students through lessons about the Stations of the Cross. She is passionate about helping little learners grow both academically and spiritually. We are so blessed to have Ms. Renee as part of our SMA family!
- ms. angela
  
  Ms. Angela joined the SMA family in August and is excited to continue growing in her teaching journey! As a proud mom of five, she loves being surrounded by children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive. She is grateful to be part of the SMA family and looks forward to all the wonderful memories ahead!
- ms. Theresa
  
  Ms. Theresa is in her seventh year at St. Michael the Archangel Preschool! Originally from Yorktown, Virginia, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University and earned her Master’s in Teaching. She has experience teaching 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in both Virginia and Georgia. Ms. Theresa and her husband moved to Georgia in 2012 and are proud parents of a son, born in 2015, and a daughter, born in 2017. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets and loves being outdoors. Teaching has always been her passion, and she feels so blessed to be part of the SMA Preschool family!
- ms. maureen
  
  Ms. Maureen has been teaching for 7 years and feels blessed to be part of the St. Michael’s Preschool family. One of her favorite parts of teaching is seeing the children’s sweet smiles and watching their amazing growth and progress throughout the year. Outside of the classroom, she is a rare cancer survivor, is married to an Alpharetta firefighter, and has a big love for animals. She is also a HUGE Kenny Chesney fan! We are so grateful to have Ms. Maureen as part of our SMA family!
- ms. kiyomi
  
  Ms. Kiyomi has been teaching for over 10 years, and this is her fifth year as part of the SMA Preschool family! She is a proud mom of twins and has a true passion for teaching and nurturing children in a safe, loving environment. She believes her role as a teacher is to guide and support her students as they learn, grow, and build the skills they need to succeed. One of her greatest joys is seeing the excitement and happiness on their faces as they discover something new. We are so happy to have Ms. Kiyomi as part of our SMA family!
- ms. mari
  
  Ms. Mari is a proud mother of two and has been part of the St. Michael the Archangel family for three years! Working with children has given her the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a positive impact in their lives. She loves being part of each child's learning journey and watching them develop new skills and reach exciting milestones every day. We are so happy to have Ms. Mari as part of our SMA family!
- ms. janet
  
  Ms. Janet has been working in education for over 25 years and is celebrating her 14th year teaching at St. Michael! She is a proud mom of two wonderful children, Sebastian, a freshman at Georgia Tech, and Valentina, a junior at Sequoyah High School. Both of her children attended St. Michael, making this community extra special to her. Her favorite part of being at St. Michael is that it truly feels like family. She is grateful to be part of a community where teachers, children, and families support and care for one another. We are so lucky to have Ms. Janet as part of our SMA family!
- ms. claudia
  
  Originally from Colombia, Ms. Claudia is a dentist by profession, a loving wife, and a proud mom to two daughters, Sophia (21) and Victoria (20). This is her first year at St. Michael, and she is delighted to be part of our SMA family! She is excited for this new chapter and hopes to give back, in her own way, all that her family has received from this wonderful community. Ms. Claudia loves working with children and hopes to make a lasting impact on every little heart she encounters, creating sweet memories that they will carry with them long after their time at SMA. We are so happy to welcome her to our family!
- ms. paula
  
  Ms. Paula feels incredibly blessed to have spent 15 years in education! Her love for children and the joy of being part of their growth and development are what continue to inspire her every day. Her three years at St. Michael’s Preschool have been a true blessing, and she loves being part of a school that feels like family. She is grateful to be surrounded by an amazing team and a wonderful director who create such a loving and supportive environment. We are so lucky to have Ms. Paula as part of our SMA family!
- ms. courtney
  
  Ms. Courtney has been teaching Pre-K for 3 years, and this is her first year as part of the SMA Preschool family! Before joining SMA, she worked at NCCS as a K-3 paraprofessional and later as a substitute teacher in their lower school. She has a true passion for teaching preschool and loves making each day fun, engaging, and full of learning. She is enjoying getting to know all of the wonderful children and staff and looks forward to making many special memories throughout the year. We are so excited to have Ms. Courtney at SMA!
- ms. lauren
  
  Ms. Lauren is a proud wife and mom to a 12-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. She has been teaching for 21 years, with 6 of those years spent at SMA! Her favorite part of teaching at SMA is the close-knit community and the fact that it truly feels like family. We are so lucky to have her as part of our SMA family!
- ms. padma
  
  Ms. Padma is a proud grandmother of three, with a fourth grandchild on the way! She has been teaching for over 35 years and is in her second year at SMA. Her favorite part of teaching at SMA is the warm and welcoming community. From the staff to the families, she loves how friendly everyone is and how everyone makes you feel right at home. We are so happy to have her as part of our SMA family!
- ms. amanda
  
  Ms. Amanda is a proud wife and mom of three and has been teaching our Frog Class for the past seven years! Her favorite part of working at SMA is that it is so much more than just a job; it is a community filled with genuine, supportive people who truly love what they do. She loves getting creative with the children and appreciates SMA’s well-rounded curriculum, which helps prepare students for kindergarten and beyond! We are so lucky to have Ms. Amanda as part of our SMA family!
- ms. tiffany
  
  Ms. Tiffany has called Georgia home for the past 7 years and has been part of the SMA family for 5 years. She began teaching at SMA when her youngest daughter was in the Frog Class! She is a proud mom of two amazing girls and loves teaching more than she ever could have imagined. We are so happy to have Ms. Tiffany as part of our SMA family!
- ms. brittaney
  
  Ms. Brittaney has been teaching for 13 years, and this is her eighth year at St. Michael’s Preschool! One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching the children grow and develop throughout the year. She especially loves seeing their excitement as they discover new things, learn new skills, and reach new milestones. We are so grateful to have Ms. Brittaney as part of our SMA family!
- ms. kelly
  
  Ms. Kelly is in her third year of teaching and her third year as part of the SMA Preschool family! One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching the children grow from their early days in the 2-year-old classroom all the way to graduation. She loves seeing just how much they learn, grow, and accomplish along the way. We are so happy to have Ms. Kelly as part of our SMA family!
- ms. jillian

Staff

"Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love."

-St. Therese