Meet the Team
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Brenda
Infant Teacher
30+ years at Sunrise"I have many nieces + nephews and have always, absolutely loved to be with children!"
I am a mother of one, have been married for over 33 years and enjoy being with my family + friends very much!! I love warm weather and relaxing at home
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Diane
Infant Teacher
15+ years at Sunrise"I've always enjoyed working with children"
I sew, quilt, and enjoy seeing my grandchildren in their sporting events.
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Betty
Infant Teacher
2+ years at Sunrise"I love babies - I had 2 of my own and they are all grown up. I miss the hugs."
I cross stitch baby blankets for the past 23 years. I love playing games with my family.
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Delilah
Infant Teacher
6+ months at Sunrise"We need to hold babies and infants. I miss having little people in my life. I forgot how fast infants grow and their beautiful characters and abilities shine bright!"
I retired from being a flight attendant after 35 years. I love to travel. I have two adult children and three teenage grandkids.
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Sam
Waddler Teacher
18+ years at Sunrise"I had always wanted to be a teacher, however after working here after school while in high school I decided to stay in early childhood education instead of elementary like I had planned"
Outside of work I love to hang out with my niece. I also love to travel.
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Nita
Toddler Teacher
30+ years in Sunrise"I started out working at a program called Mom's Morning Out at a church and ended up working her at Sunrise for over 30 years."
I am married, have 3 daughters, and 6 grandchildren. I enjoy going to art fairs and going to all the sports + musical activities my grandkids are in.
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Michelle
Preschool Teacher
12+ years at Sunrise"My love for children keeps me in early childhood education - to see their faces light up when they learn something new."
I enjoy being with my family. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 11 years. I have 3 amazing children. I have 6 grandchildren and 1 on the way. We have a playroom at our house for our grandchildren to play - our yard is full of toys for them. I love helping people - I try to remember everyone's birthday.
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Torra
Preschool Teacher
9+ years at Sunrise"Being an enthusiastic person, I love the kids' energy. We have fun learning together. I love helping them prepare for Kindergarten - helping them have the skills for the future."
Outside of work, I spend my free time cooking and hanging out with family and friends.
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Mike Ettesvold
Preschool Teacher
5+ years at Sunrise"As someone who wants to be a father someday, this job gave me the opportunity to learn new skills about parenting so I can be the best dad possible."
I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching movies, and I am a bacon enthusiast.
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Ashley
Kitchen Cook
7+ years at Sunrise"I enjoy seeing the kids grow into amazing little human beings."
I'm a cat mom of a wonderful rescue cat. I enjoy traveling the world with my boyfriend and seeing concerts together. I love going to the movies, hanging out at home with friends, and being adventurous when I can.
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April
Director
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Liya
Director
21+ years at Sunrise"I always knew I wanted to work with children. God led me to this Christian Center. I feel He wanted me to help build that foundation for children to have a loving relationship with Jesus."
I am married, have a teenage son, and two cavaliers that are my other children. I enjoy family time, watching my kid play sports, reading, and relaxing with my fur babies.