About Regina Regina Symons has 30 years teaching experience with the public school system. Symons owned two dance studios and had the first all-star drill team in the Humble area in the 80’s. She founded one of the Nation’s largest cheerleading companies – American Cheer Power. Kid City will be located next to the Cheer Power corporate office. Symons believes outside activities create successful adults. She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to find the one thing that they excel in whether it’s an art related activity or a sports activity. KIDS ARE SPECIAL AT KID CITY!
About Kim Kim Symons is a licensed child care director with over six years of experience at some of the most successful centers in the Houston area. She has a degree in Early Childhood Development and has come up with a completely new concept in childcare. As children grow with us, they will have the opportunity to find their TALENT! Those talents may range from computer and art skills to the sport of their choice. Kim has also selected a curriculum that focuses on all of your child's social, emotional, and educational needs. Give the gift of self confidence at KID CITY! Kids are special!!!
About Janet Hi! My name is Janet Martinez and I am the Director of Kid City II. I have ben with Kid City for about two years. I have fifteen years of experience working with children form birth up to school-age. I enjoy working here and my children also love coming to Kid City. In August of 2007 I obtained my directors certificate form Child Care Council of Greater Houton, Inc. I live in Santa Fe with my husband and two chilren, Emile- 12 and Robert 6. As a director I obtain 20 clock hours in training every year. I enjoy being a part of the Kid City family and I am excited for what the future holds for us. I also would like to thank all of you for sharing your most precious little ones with us. We enjoy watching them grow from birth up to school-age.
About Amy Hi, my name is Amy Gardner. I have been in childcare for thirteen years. I have my CDA (Child Development Associates Degree)and my Directors Certificate. I have two beautiful children, Mason 3 and Kale 4 months. I am very happy to be a part of Kid City.
About Rebecca Hi, my name is Rebecca Yarbrough and I have been in childcare for almost 5 years. I recently got married to my wonderful husband Derek and can't wait to have children of my own. Although I have no children I feel like every child here is mine in some way. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch your children.
About Ashley Hi my name is Ashley Boyd. I am the Assistant Director at Kid City II. I have been in childcare for six years working with all ages. I have been apart of the Kid City family for 2 years and really enjoy working here. I graduated from San Jacinto College with my Associates of Arts Degree in Business Administration May, 2008 and hope to later further my education. I will be getting married in October 2008 to my high school sweetheart. Kid City is a wonderful atmosphere for children of all ages. Our goal is to have you and your child feel apart of the Kid City family.
About Mrs. Hilven Hi There! My name is Hilven Reichle. I am filipina from the Philippines "Mabuhay"!! I am married to a wonderful man and we have 2 beautiful girls.
I am one of the "Doodlebug" teachers in the infant room. I have been working with children for over 10 years now. I really enjoy my career and helping children to develop their skills and personalities on an on going basis.
Here at "Kid City" we welcome you to bring your children and to experience a well rounded day of care!
About Ms. Sandy Hello My name is Sandra Esquivel. Everyone calls me "Sandy"! I was born and raised in San Antonia, Texas. I married my Junior & High School Sweetheart. I have two boys, Tyler 12 and Gavin 5. We are your typical all American "Baseball Family"! I have been with Kid City for 2 years and have 23 years of childcare experience.
About Ms. Dorothy Hi, my name is Dorothy Noyes and I have been a teacher in the Duckling classroom for about a year. I'm the proud mommy of an amazing four-year-old boy, Caleb, who is in the Giraffes class here at Kid City. I'm going back to school in the fall, majoring in English Lit. and hope to someday be a high school teacher.
About Mrs. Chrissy Hi my name is Chrissy Vazquez and I am a teacher in the Bunnies. I am very happy to be a part of Kid City. I grew up in a small town called Hamlin, Texas and I moved here to Dickinson 13 years ago. I am married and have two beautiful children. I have experienced working with children for 3 years. It is a passion for me to be a part of other children's lives, to be able to watch them grow and learn.
About Ms. Irene My name is Iren Barajas. I have been working for many years with children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I love working with children and doing my job with love and dedication, to help them grow in a fun loving environment. At this moment I am the Frog room teacher. Thank you for trusting me to care for your child.
About Ms. Francis Hello, my name is Francis Savedra, I'm from Brownsville, Texas. I've been working in the childcare for 18 years, with children from 6 weeks to school age. I'm ceritified in CPR, First Aid and Shaken Baby Syndrome. I also have my Child Development Associates Degree.
About Mrs. Maria Hello, my name is Maria Valenciano, I'm from Monterrey, Mexico. I've been working in the childcare field for 10 years with children from 6 weeks to school age. I'm ceritified in CPR, First Aid, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. I also have my Child Development Associates degree.
About Mrs. Shannon Hello!! My name is Shannon Fluellen. I have three children ages 13, 9 and 7, and I reside in the League City area. I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for 14 years as a teacher and in administration. I have worked with many Autistic and Special needs children in daycare settings and private group homes. I am also a Certified Medical Assistant and have worked in Pediatrics. I find working with children a true blessing as each child is different in so many ways. Thank you for letting me be a part of your childs education.
About Ms. Carmen Hello, my name is Carmen Hurtdado. I'm 25 years old. I'm biracial and I was adopted by a Hispanic family and I speak fluent Spanish. I'v been married for 6 months and w have three beautiful children, Marcus, 5, he starts kindergarten this month, Sean, 3, and Jayden, 7 months. My husband works at St. Johns Hospital.
I have worked with children for about 8 years. I love working with children. I've worked at several daycares but Kid City is the best, it's like heaven. The teachers and chilren are so loving.
About Ms. Cortney Hello, my name is Cortney Garouard. I am 19 years old. I have been at Kid City for 9 months. I am currently going to school to be a nurse.
About Ms. Anna I have always loved children. I am the second of 8 children and it was a natural progression for me to go from babysitting, making chore charts and fixing my sister's hair to teaching children, organinzing curriculum and sanitizing toys. It is a rewarding career when you are teaching 2-3 year olds to make a good choice, solve problems and use the potty!!
About Mrs. Jana My name is Jana Daniels. I hav been married almost 3 years. My husband serves in teh U.S. Army and is currently on a 15 month tour in Iraq. We had a daughter in January of 2008 named Aubri. I have worked in childcare for almost 5 years now and I have loved every minute. I learn from the children everday. I have worked with all age groups and I am currently working in the Koala classroom.
About Ms. Tracey Hi, I am Ms. Tracey. I have been at Kid City for 3 months and I truly believe it is the best place around. I have been in child care for 10 years working with all ages and I love watching the children grow and develop.
I have 2 beautiful daughters that I am very proud of. Jamie, 18, will be going to Texas A & M to be a chemical engineer (future plant manager like her dad) and Julie, 15, who attends Clear Lake and is on the Flairs Dance Team.
About Ms. Veronica Hi, my name is Veronica Carrera. I am a single parent of two beautiful daughters, Lagacy 9 and Joselyn 4. I have been in childcare for over three years.
About Ms. Connie Hi, my name is Ms. Connie. I have been working with children for over 20 years. I've worked with infants through schoolers. My favorite age has always been the older threes. you never know what kind of story they will be telling that day, but you will always know it will be interesting.
About Ms. Kisha Hello! My name is Kisha Jackson. I was born and riased in Dickinson, TX. I have been worked with children of all ages for many years. Here at Kid City, I have worked in the younger school-age and the young fours since August 2007.
About Ms. Jaclyn My name is Jaclyn Britton and I work in the Zebra classroom with the 3 year olds. I came to Kid City in August 2008, after spending a year at another center. I'm 20 years young, pursuing a teaching career, preferably at a Christian school. I've been at Alvin Community College and I'll be transferring to UH Clear Lake this Fall. I've been involved in child development/education classes since high school and throughout my college career, and I'm one semester away from my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development. Having a sister 11 years younger than me is what really surfaced my love for children. I'd have to say they're my favorite thing in the whole world.
About Ms. Amy W. Hi, my name is Amy White. I have been working at Kid City since Oct. 2007 working with the Zebras. I'm a Jr. at Texas A&M studing in Agriculture. My family owns a longhorn ranch were I show, sell and breed longhorn cattle.
About Mrs. Mary Hi, my name is Mary McShan, and I've been with Kid City for almost 2 years. I am married to a wonderful man and we have 5 children. Three of them are my step-children and they are 15, 16, and 18. We also have a daughter Bailee who is 6 and a son Kade who is 13 months. I have my Bachelors of Science degree at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. I taught for 2 years at Fort Stockton ISD. I missed the younger children, so I came back to childcare. I was also the Kindergarten teacher at two different day cares before coming to Kid City. While working at Kid City I have worked with the young school-age children, the four year old class, and now I'm the lead teacher in the Zebra's Pre-K 1 class.
About Ms. Amy My name is Amy Girouard. I have been in childcare for 5 years and have worked with all ages. I am currently attending College of the Mainland working on my CDA and plan on transfering to U of H Clearlake for my teaching degree. Here at Kid City I love working with the four and five year olds. These children always know how to bring a smile to my face.
About Ms. Amanda My name is Amanda Crews and I am 25 years old. I have been in childcare for 2 1/2 years and apart of the Kid City family for just over 3 months now. I have my CDA, CDL, CPR and First Aid Licenses. I have two boys: CJ(6) and Aron (4) who I love very much, they keep me young and energetic. I work with the 4 & 5 year olds in the penguin room. I love this age group because they are like sponges, they soak everything up. I love coming to work not knowing what to expect from my kids, everyday is a gift. It is a pleasure to watch these kids learn & grow as each day passes.
About Mrs. Janie My name is Janie Wynn. I am one of the pre-school teachers here at Kid City. I have 23 years of experience, one which I have obtained here. I have worked with all ages from infants to Pre-K class. Most of my experience is with the pre-k class. In April 2006 I obtained my CDA Certificate. This fall I plan to continue to take courses for my Early Childhood Degree. I currently live in Alvin with my husband Jeff.
About Ms. Liz Hi, my name is Liz Wike and after 2 1/2 years of experience in childcare, I came to Kid City to expand it. This spring I will acquire my associate degree in Child Development from San Jac and then pursue my bachelors at U of H. Through God, and Love, I hope to make a difference in the lives of my pre-K class, as we learn, explore, create and play!
About Ms. Austyn My name is Austyn Smith. I am currently attending Alvin Community College to get my associates and then transferring to U of H Clearlake to get my Bachelors in Teaching. I have been in childcare for almost 3 years. I love my job more than anything, it really is a great feeling looking forward to coming to work. I also teach the childrens class at my church and I enjoy that as well. I look forward to the day when I'll have my own class and continue to be a positive role model for children.
About Ms. Lauren Hello, my name is Lauren Rippon. I was born and raised in Abbiville, Louisiana and I moved to Texas when I was 12 years old. I have been in childcare since April 2006 and have been at Kid Ctiy since 2006. I work with the older school-agers and enjoy ever moment of it.
About Ms. Sarah M. Hello! My name is Sarah Mathewson. I was born and raised in League City, TX. I graduated from Clear Creek High School in May of 2006. This is my first time in child care and I love every minute of it! I am working with the Kindergarten class and hope to learn as much from them as they will learn from me.
About Ms. Jenifer D. Hey! My name is Jenifer Dodd. I graduated in January of 2008 from Dickinson High School on an early graduate program. I currently work with the older fours (AKA the Elephants) at Kid City. I love my job no only because I love working with children but because it has such a wonderful atmosphere.
About Mr. Chris My name is Chris Skinner, I have been with the Kid City family for three months. I am twenty years old. I have my degree in fire science technology and currently working on my paramedics liscense. Now that I have been working at Kid City, I would like to later further my education in child development or even teaching.
About Mrs. Andrea Hi, my name is Andrea Gallegos. I've been with Kid City for two year. I work in the kitchen, cooking snacks and lunches for everyone. I enjoy every little minute while I'm here. I have three kids of my own, Isabella 3, Bernardo 7, and Andrea 9. They also enjoy coming to Kid City.
About Ms. Ema Hi my name is Ema Sanchez. I am 26 years old. I have been with Kid City for a couple of months. I work in the kitchen helping out with snack and lunch preparation. I enjoy being around children. I also have four of my own, their names are Jaquelyn 8, Jocelyn 8, Ramon Jr 6, and Jovani 6 months.
