THE Sprout Academy - CLEARWATER - STaff
Debra Snyder
Ms Debbie
Director
Education/Childcare Experience: Ms Debbie has been in childcare since 1997. She currently holds a directors credential from SPC and an AS in Early Childhood Education from SPC. Ms Debbie has worked with all age groups over her lengthy childhood experience and began with the Sprout - St Petersburg location back in 2002 when it was Child Life Preshool.
Personal Family Life: Ms. Debbie has two older sisters. She has no children of her own but has more nieces and nephews that she can count, four step children, and seven grandchildren. She is happily married to her husband Robert and their two dogs are her children.
Teaching Philosophy: "Every child is special and unique in their own way. Every child also deserves the same opportunity to succeed as their peers. Children also learn at different times so be patient and they will get it. Patience is key in teaching. If you're not patient, you're in the wrong profession."
Favorites: Food - Pasta Book - True Crime Series Drink - A&W Root Beer Season/Holiday - Christmas Hobby - Reading & Playing Tablet Games Movie - Pretty Woman Color - Pink & Purple Animal - Dogs & Cats Vacation Spot - Buffalo, NY, NYC to see best friend and in-laws
Alikisha Baldwin
Ms. Ali
Teacher
Education/Childcare Experience: Ms Ali currently holds a CDA and her directors credentials. She has been in child care since 2003 and with Sprout since 2008. She has worked with multiple age groups and at different Sprout locations.
Personal Family Life: Ms Ali has three beautiful children - two girls and a boy ages 14, 11, and 4
Teaching Philosophy: "Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Everything happens for a reason. Live, love, laugh every day like its your last."
Favorites: Food - Chicken Wings, Pizza, & Salad Book - NA Drink - Water & Strawberry Lemonade Season/Holiday - Christmas Hobby - Party Planner Movie - Titanic, The Blind Side, & Lifetime Movies Color - Yellow Animal - Fish Vacation Spot - NA