Ann Porter - Director
Andrea K. - Assistant Director
Andi has been with Asbury since 2018. She chooses to work with children because she loves witnessing the authentic pride they find in their accomplishments. She intends to acquire a business degree and open her own childcare center in the future. Her other passions include spending time with friends, collecting plants, and drinking way too much coffee.
John F. - Administrative Assistant
John has been working at the Asbury Children's Center since 1998. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's Degree in History. He has the opportunity to watch the children grow from kindergarten to 6th grade. John sees the knowledge they gain, the creativity they bring, and the fun they have, which makes his job exciting and rewarding every day!
Yvette F. - Lead Teacher, Infant Classroom
Yvette has an Early Childhood Education Degree from the University of Kansas. She has been with Asbury since 2009, but has been in childcare for more than 20 years. While she loves interacting with children of all ages, she especially loves working with infants. Yvette has been married for 20+ years. She and her husband have two sons and one daughter. One of her favorite pastimes is cheering for the Jayhawks, and spending time with her family!
Martha P. – Assistant Teacher, Infant Classroom
Martha has worked with Early Childhood students for over ten years and has been with Asbury since 2014. She is working on her AA in Early Childhood Education at KCKCC, and loves working with the infants in the ACC!
Dianne P. - Assistant Teacher, Infant Classroom
Dianne comes to the ACC after working 13 years at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She retired from there to spend more time with her family, especially her grandchildren! She loves working with children and seeing their precious smiles!
Miranda K. - Assistant Teacher, Infant Classroom
Miranda has worked with children for a large portion of her life - babysitting, nannying, and in childcare settings. She just moved to Kansas from Florida where she received an AS in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children of all ages and loves seeing the differences in the way they learn and grow. In her free time, Miranda likes to read books and be outdoors!
Emily P. - Lead Teacher, Toddler Classroom
Emily has been with Asbury for about a year now. Her daughter, Briley, who is now in middle school, attended Asbury when she was younger. Emily fell in love with Asbury when her daughter was here and always felt like she was loved and well-cared for. She loves all the children and enjoys watching them grow and having fun with them while learning. She is extremely grateful to be able to care for the children and gets great joy out of it. Emily enjoys reading books, spending time with her family, and watching her daughter do gymnastics and volleyball.
Gabi F. - Assistant Teacher, Toddler Classroom
Gabi has been around kids her whole life, so she knew Asbury would be a perfect fit for her. She loves watching the toddlers learn through play and seeing their personalities develop over the year. Her hobbies include painting, buying new shoes, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kristin W. - Assistant Teacher, Toddler Classroom
Kristin has been working with various age groups since high school, and enjoys making an impact in their lives! She loves making connections with children and watching them accomplish new things. Kristin's goal is to become an elementary school teacher.
Katie L. - Lead Teacher, 2.5-3.5 Yr. Old Classroom
Katie enjoys music, art, traveling, and working at the Asbury Children's Center. She finds working with the children very fulfilling and full of fun. Katie has been working at the Asbury Children's Center since 2004, and she hopes to continue working with children for years to come.
Madeline S. - Assistant Teacher, 2.5-3.5 Yr. Old Classroom
Madeline received her Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Kansas State University, but realized that teaching was her passion. She is currently completing her Master's in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and hopes to become an elementary school teacher next year. She has worked at Asbury since May 2022, and has loved every second of it. She loves working with the two year olds every day, and loves the relationships she has built with all of the children at ACC!
Amanda C. - Lead Teacher, 3-4 Yr. Old Classroom
Amanda just moved to Missouri from Texas in January. She has worked with kids for the past 8 years, and loves what she does because she enjoys making an impact on the kids. Amanda believes early childhood teachers help set the foundation for kids as they grow, and loves making learning fun. Amanda is currently studying to be a child and adolescent psychologist. Her goal is to finish her degree, and open her own practice. She loves reading, singing, learning new languages, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Alex D. - Lead Teacher, Pre-K Classroom
Alex believes that her time at Asbury has changed her life trajectory. She now plans to obtain an elementary education degree because of the love she has developed for teaching since her hire in 2018. Alex loves encouraging and helping children reach their potential. They continually amaze her with their capabilities. Alex also enjoys caring for her plants, drawing, painting, and crafting.
Jessica S. - Lead Teacher, Mixed Age Classroom
Jessica has been in childcare since 2020 and has a daughter of her own. She is currently in college working to obtain a degree in child counseling. Jessica's favorite thing about working with children is being part of their journey and making a lasting positive impact in their lives. Jessica also serves in the kids' area at her church, and enjoys decorating and outdoor activities.
Sophie B. - Assistant Teacher, All Rooms
Sophie has been working with children since 2016 and hopes to continue working with them for as long as she can. Sophie loves working with kids because they always find a way to brighten her day! She really enjoys watching all of the kids grow and getting to be there to help them. Sophie's oldest sister just had a baby boy, so she has been trying to spend as much time with him as possible since she's been begging her to have one for the last ten years. In her free time, she's most likely playing with her dog, Bubbles. Sophie also loves spending time with family and friends, painting/drawing, and watching movies on Netflix.
Tammy G. - Assistant Teacher, All Rooms
Tammy is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Sophie and Chloe. Sophie wants to be a graphic designer and Chloe a pre-school teacher like her mother. Tammy has been in the Early Childhood field for more than 25 years and takes great pride in being a pre-school teacher. She is currently attending KCKCC for a degree in Early Childhood Education. Tammy believes this is an important stage of these children's lives and is honored to be a part of their lives.
Jamie Y. - Lead Teacher, After School Care - 1st & 2nd Grade
Jamie has been working with children of various ages since 1996, and has been with us here at Asbury since 2000. She also leads the ACC's Music & Movement program. While she enjoys many aspects of working with children, she really loves to see their faces light up when they accomplish a skill that they have worked on so diligently.
Lori M. - Cook
Lori is the cook at Asbury, and she aims to please the little ones by preparing nutrient-rich meals and snacks, as they are a key part of optimal growth and development in young children. Lori has been working with children for more than 24 years, and has won multiple awards for Teacher of the Year.
Lori is a mother of three - aged 25, 23, and 13, and she also has one grandson. In her free time she enjoys wine tastings, painting, drawing, baking, and oh - more wine tastings!