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Kellie Walsh, Academy Director
Chelsey Mcnees, Academy Floor Manager
Chelsey has earned her Bachelor’s in Business and Music and is currently working on a degree in Early Childhood Education. Chelsey... Read More
Chelsey has earned her Bachelor’s in Business and Music and is currently working on a degree in Early Childhood Education. Chelsey has been employed with Kiddie Academy since 2016 and has flourished as a teacher, coach, and curricular advisor. Kiddie Academy was her first working experience in a childcare facility, but Chelsey has been babysitting for ten years. She has shown a consistent passion for creating a nuturing environment conducive to learning , not only for our students but for our staff and families. She is an esteemed member of our team and we are so proud of her growth and commitment to our academy and all of our families, students, and staff. Her favorite thing about working at Kiddie Academy is the fact that it’s never boring. There is always something new to learn and her outgoing personality is a direct reflection of this.Chelsey is also an animal lover! She has a dog named Charlie and a cat named Greyson. Her favorite color is green and her favorite food is burgers, pizza, and chocolate. Something you may not know about her is she is from Kalamazoo, MI.
Tyera Black-Davis, Academy Enrollment Specialist
Chelsey has earned her Bachelor’s in Business and Music and is currently working on a degree in Early Childhood Education. Chelsey has been employed with Kiddie Academy since 2016 and has flourished as a teacher, coach, and curricular advisor. Kiddie Academy was her first working experience in a childcare facility, but Chelsey has been babysitting for ten years. She has shown a consistent passion for creating a nuturing environment conducive to learning , not only for our students but for our staff and families. She is an esteemed member of our team and we are so proud of her growth and commitment to our academy and all of our families, students, and staff. Her favorite thing about working at Kiddie Academy is the fact that it’s never boring. There is always something new to learn and her outgoing personality is a direct reflection of this.Chelsey is also an animal lover! She has a dog named Charlie and a cat named Greyson. Her favorite color is green and her favorite food is burgers, pizza, and chocolate. Something you may not know about her is she is from Kalamazoo, MI.
Nicole Jones, Lead Teacher (Bobcats)
Chelsey has earned her Bachelor’s in Business and Music and is currently working on a degree in Early Childhood Education. Chelsey has been employed with Kiddie Academy since 2016 and has flourished as a teacher, coach, and curricular advisor. Kiddie Academy was her first working experience in a childcare facility, but Chelsey has been babysitting for ten years. She has shown a consistent passion for creating a nuturing environment conducive to learning , not only for our students but for our staff and families. She is an esteemed member of our team and we are so proud of her growth and commitment to our academy and all of our families, students, and staff. Her favorite thing about working at Kiddie Academy is the fact that it’s never boring. There is always something new to learn and her outgoing personality is a direct reflection of this.Chelsey is also an animal lover! She has a dog named Charlie and a cat named Greyson. Her favorite color is green and her favorite food is burgers, pizza, and chocolate. Something you may not know about her is she is from Kalamazoo, MI.
Josie McLaughlin, Office Assistant
Chelsey has earned her Bachelor’s in Business and Music and is currently working on a degree in Early Childhood Education. Chelsey has been employed with Kiddie Academy since 2016 and has flourished as a teacher, coach, and curricular advisor. Kiddie Academy was her first working experience in a childcare facility, but Chelsey has been babysitting for ten years. She has shown a consistent passion for creating a nuturing environment conducive to learning , not only for our students but for our staff and families. She is an esteemed member of our team and we are so proud of her growth and commitment to our academy and all of our families, students, and staff. Her favorite thing about working at Kiddie Academy is the fact that it’s never boring. There is always something new to learn and her outgoing personality is a direct reflection of this.Chelsey is also an animal lover! She has a dog named Charlie and a cat named Greyson. Her favorite color is green and her favorite food is burgers, pizza, and chocolate. Something you may not know about her is she is from Kalamazoo, MI.
Cecelia Brennen, Culinary Expert
Cecilia has been working in a kitchen for childcare facilities for twenty years. Her favorite thing about working for Kiddie Academy... Read More
Cecilia has been working in a kitchen for childcare facilities for twenty years. Her favorite thing about working for Kiddie Academy is cooking for the children and hearing that the children are excited to eat when she walks in with the prepared meals. She also loves to hear each of the children tell her stories. Cecilia loves to spend her free time with her two children, Richard and Adrianna. Her favorite color is red and loves to eat shrimp cocktails, Chinese food, pizza, Mexican food, and Filipino food.
Adrienne Wheelock, Wolves Teacher
Cecilia has been working in a kitchen for childcare facilities for twenty years. Her favorite thing about working for Kiddie Academy is cooking for the children and hearing that the children are excited to eat when she walks in with the prepared meals. She also loves to hear each of the children tell her stories. Cecilia loves to spend her free time with her two children, Richard and Adrianna. Her favorite color is red and loves to eat shrimp cocktails, Chinese food, pizza, Mexican food, and Filipino food.
Fariba "Riba" Afiat, PreK Assistant Teacher
Cecilia has been working in a kitchen for childcare facilities for twenty years. Her favorite thing about working for Kiddie Academy is cooking for the children and hearing that the children are excited to eat when she walks in with the prepared meals. She also loves to hear each of the children tell her stories. Cecilia loves to spend her free time with her two children, Richard and Adrianna. Her favorite color is red and loves to eat shrimp cocktails, Chinese food, pizza, Mexican food, and Filipino food.
Alelie "Lily" Eligio, Koalas Teacher
Cecilia has been working in a kitchen for childcare facilities for twenty years. Her favorite thing about working for Kiddie Academy is cooking for the children and hearing that the children are excited to eat when she walks in with the prepared meals. She also loves to hear each of the children tell her stories. Cecilia loves to spend her free time with her two children, Richard and Adrianna. Her favorite color is red and loves to eat shrimp cocktails, Chinese food, pizza, Mexican food, and Filipino food.
Brittney Semana, Monkeys Classroom
Ms. Brittney has four years of experience working in childcare and is pursuing a degree in psychology. She loves to implement... Read More
Ms. Brittney has four years of experience working in childcare and is pursuing a degree in psychology. She loves to implement curriculum and takes pride in guiding children to success. She always goes above and beyond to connect to her students on an individual level. Her passion and commitment to making each student feel safe and loved has set the standard for our strongest value of community. The connections that she has made throughout her tenure at Kiddie Acadmy inspire us all to go the extra mile to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can feel like family. For fun Brittney loves photography, walking her two dogs, and also enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite color is turquoise and loves Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is learning ASL.
Sally Miranda, Lead Teacher (Eagles)
Ms. Brittney has four years of experience working in childcare and is pursuing a degree in psychology. She loves to implement curriculum and takes pride in guiding children to success. She always goes above and beyond to connect to her students on an individual level. Her passion and commitment to making each student feel safe and loved has set the standard for our strongest value of community. The connections that she has made throughout her tenure at Kiddie Acadmy inspire us all to go the extra mile to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can feel like family. For fun Brittney loves photography, walking her two dogs, and also enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite color is turquoise and loves Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is learning ASL.
Pamela Donohue, Lions Teacher
Ms. Brittney has four years of experience working in childcare and is pursuing a degree in psychology. She loves to implement curriculum and takes pride in guiding children to success. She always goes above and beyond to connect to her students on an individual level. Her passion and commitment to making each student feel safe and loved has set the standard for our strongest value of community. The connections that she has made throughout her tenure at Kiddie Acadmy inspire us all to go the extra mile to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can feel like family. For fun Brittney loves photography, walking her two dogs, and also enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite color is turquoise and loves Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is learning ASL.
Nathali Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Assistant Teacher (Infants)
Ms. Brittney has four years of experience working in childcare and is pursuing a degree in psychology. She loves to implement curriculum and takes pride in guiding children to success. She always goes above and beyond to connect to her students on an individual level. Her passion and commitment to making each student feel safe and loved has set the standard for our strongest value of community. The connections that she has made throughout her tenure at Kiddie Acadmy inspire us all to go the extra mile to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can feel like family. For fun Brittney loves photography, walking her two dogs, and also enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite color is turquoise and loves Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is learning ASL.
Nannette “Nettie” Barba, Kangaroos Teacher
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers... Read More
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
Morgan Willinger, Academy Support
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
Juliann Pupa, Assistant Teacher (Zoo)
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
Anne Sipes, Penguins Teacher
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
Aisha Washington, Assistant Teacher
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
Melissa Duran-Galdo, Lead Teacher (Infants)
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
Jordan Adams, Lions Teacher
Nettie has worked in childcare for over twenty years from home daycare to center based learning facility. She loves teaching toddlers and watching them learn new things, and watching their eyes light up. Nettie enjoys working for Kiddie Academy because of the awesome teamwork and positive work environment. On her own time, she enjoys hiking, crafts, baking, and spending time with her family. Nettie has three sons of her own, and one black lab named Luke. She likes to eat salads, Mexican, Asian, and Italian food. Something you may not know about her is she is a patient, passionate, and caring person. She also has a very big family on her mom’s side. (Over 80 plus cousins and counting).
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Kiddie Academy of South Reno Raises $2,200 for Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation
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