Kiddie Academy of Bryan

Kayla Swanson

Regional Director

Kayla Swanson is the Regional Director for Kiddie Academy of Bryan and College Station. She has been with Kiddie Academy for two years and brings over a decade of experience in early childhood education. Kayla began her career as a Pre-K Assistant Teacher and quickly advanced into leadership roles, serving as an Assistant Director and later as an Academy Director before stepping into her current regional role.     Kayla is deeply passionate about sparking curiosity in children while also inspiring a strong love for the early education field in educators. Her favorite part of her role is training teachers, supporting leadership teams, and investing in the next generation of early childhood professionals. She believes education is about more than letters and numbers—it’s about nurturing the whole child. Kayla focuses on kindness, independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth while creating fun, engaging, and meaningful learning environments for children, families, and educators alike.

Kristin Smith

Assistant Director

Kristin has been part of the Kiddie Academy family for 6 years, dedicating her entire childcare career to supporting children and families within our community. She began as an Assistant Teacher and, through her hard work, commitment, and passion for early childhood education, worked her way up to Assistant Director. Kristin is known for her strong work ethic, reliability, and genuine care for both the children and the team she supports.   Her favorite part of working at Kiddie Academy is watching children grow in confidence, curiosity, and kindness, while knowing she gets to play a meaningful role in those special moments that shape their early years. Kristin takes pride in creating a positive, nurturing environment where children feel supported, families feel confident, and every day is filled with growth and joy.

Quintera Calhoun

Director

Quintera brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, with 7 of those years proudly spent at Kiddie Academy. Throughout her career, she has worn many hats—serving as a classroom teacher, Training and Compliance Supervisor, Assistant Director, and now Director. Each role has strengthened her passion for creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment for both children and staff.   What Quintera loves most about Kiddie Academy is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families and experience the pure happiness of children each day. The excitement on their faces when she walks into a room is a constant reminder of why she chose this profession. Quintera is deeply committed to supporting children’s growth, guiding her team, and ensuring every family feels welcomed, supported, and confident in their child’s care.